Svið - singed sheep's head

Svið is a traditional Icelandic dish - basically using up leftovers in Icelandic.

The fresh sheep's head, which is produced when the animals are slaughtered, is "cooked" with a Bunsen burner and thus "scorched black" until the fur is gone. Half sheep's heads can be found in the freezer section of almost every supermarket in Iceland.

The half sheep's head is then scrubbed vigorously with a brush under cold running water until the black outer layer is removed and then boiled in salt water for 1 to 1 ½ hours.

Traditionally, Svið is eaten with boiled potatoes and turnips - and the feast is ready. The eyes in particular are considered a tasty specialty.

Svið is also a good highlight when scaring tourists at Þorrablót.

[Translated from here.]