Try this homemade Pressed Sylte (Swedish Christmas Meat) recipe the whole family will love. Made with veal shank, lean pork, bay leaves and allspice. Ea…
This Pressed Sylte (Swedish Christmas Meat) relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as veal shank, lean pork, to 5 bay leaves and whole allspice. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 823 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026