Today, kölsvinskorv is protected as a under Sweden’s Matarvet (Food Heritage) program. Authentic kölsvinskorv must be produced on Gotland or according to traditional Gotlandic recipes. It is a mandatory component of the traditional Gotlandic Christmas buffet ( julbord ) and is also eaten year-round, often fried with lingonberries or served in hearty stews.
Modern producers often skip the cold-smoking step for time, using only hot smoking or even just liquid smoke. Some use pre-cooked cabbage to standardize flavor. Additives like E300 (ascorbic acid) may be added as antioxidants. kölsvinskorv