Kolbullen are a traditional Swedish pancake-style dish. It consists of a simple batter made from water, flour, and salt, fried in a pan with diced salted pork or bacon. Historically associated with lumberjacks and charcoal burners working in remote forests, kolbullen provided a high-energy meal in environments where fresh ingredients were unavailable.
The dish was typically cooked over open fires in cast iron pans, with the pork fried first to release fat before adding the thick batter. Served hot, kolbullen is traditionally accompanied by lingonberry jam. Despite its rustic origins and high fat content, the dish remains popular in Sweden, celebrated at festivals and traditional gatherings.