Bøfsandwich

A Bøfsandwich (lit. 'steak sandwich'), is the classic Danish take on a hamburger. It contains the hamburger elements of a cooked ground beef patty placed inside a sliced bread roll.

Bøfsandwich
A regional bøfsandwich variation with brown gravy
TypeHamburger
CourseMain course
Place of originDenmark
Region or stateCopenhagen
Invented1949
Main ingredientsGround meat, bread
Ingredients generally usedPickled beetroot, pickled cucumber, onions, brown gravy (optional)

Bøfsandwiches are typically sold from hotdog stands and in traditional fastfood establishments, and have been described as an "archetypal Danish snackbar classic".[1] Some traditional Danish restaurants have also started serving gourmet versions, with the addition of e.g. soft grilled onions.[2]

Fans of the bøfsandwich maintain a Facebook page which announces "Denmark's best bøfsandwich" each year.[3][4][5]

Condiments

The traditional condiments are ketchup, mustard, remoulade, sliced dill pickles, raw onions, and crisp fried onions.

Local variations

Primarily in the Jutland region of Denmark, it is customary to serve the bøfsandwich with sliced beetroots inside and brown gravy poured over the sandwich. This version is sometimes dubbed 'gravy burger' by foreigners.[6][7] Other local variants may include gherkins or pickled red cabbage.

International variations

In Canada, the hot hamburger, which consists of a beef patty, buns, and gravy poured on top, somewhat resembles the bøfsandwich.

See also

References
  1. "Gastromands nytårskur: Bøfsandwich med SOVS", Familiefaren, Gastromand.dk, 30 January 2013 (in Danish)
  2. Tina Scheftelowitz, "Bøfsandwich med sprøde ramsløg", Mad, Politiken, 14 May 2012 (in Danish)
  3. Christian Hansen, "Afgjort! Her er Danmarks bedste bøfsandwich" Archived 2018-03-14 at the Wayback Machine, Metroexpress, 30 December 2013 (in Danish)
  4. "Bøfsandwich: Havnens Perle slået på målstregen", Århus Stiftstidende, 3 January 2014 (in Danish)
  5. "Aalborg kan noget med sovs: Nu er der også bløde løg i Danmarks bedste bøfsandwich", Nordjyske.dk, 10 January 2014 (in Danish)
  6. "What the **** is a bøfsandwich?". De Brune Riddere. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  7. ""Huge Bøfsandwich (Danish Gravy Burger)"". tripadvisor.com. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
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