To make fårikål, you can use the cheapest cuts of lamb from the neck, shoulder, breast, and flank, with plenty of bone and fat.
Tips: I slice the cabbage into large boats with the core still attached, so they don’t totally disintegrate while cooking in the pot.
You can sprinkle some flour over each layer of lamb if you want a thicker stew, but I prefer it without flour.
I sprinkle the peppercorns freely over the meat layer, but if you’re not a fan of pepper you could gather it in a tea infuser instead so you get some of the flavor without eating the peppercorns.
You don’t need much water for fårikål, because the cabbage will release plenty of liquid while cooking.
To make it, cut the lamb into large pieces and slice the cabbage into large wedges, keeping the core attached.
Add a layer of lamb pieces to the bottom of a large pot, fatty side down, then sprinkle with peppercorns and salt.
Add a layer of cabbage wedges on top and repeat with more layers of lamb, peppercorns, and cabbage, ending with cabbage on top.
Optional: Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons on top of the lamb for a thicker stew.
Add water to the pot and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat, cooking on low heat for 2 – 3 hours, until the lamb gently falls away from the bone.
Serve with boiled potatoes and fresh parsley, covering generously with the fårikål broth.