Hadeland’s market had lots of traditional Jul (Christmas) foods on special, including pinnekjøtt. It’s made from salted and dried mutton ribs that are reconstituted by soaking them in water for 30 hours before steaming them over a pot filled with birch sticks. The dish is an ancient one, having been a favorite of the Vikings, who had to find a way to preserve meat for their long voyages. I’ve tried the dish once, and let’s just say that either I had a bad batch, or it’s an acquired taste.