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Braised Reindeer Shank

Cultural Context

Originating from the Arctic regions of Finland, braised reindeer shank is a traditional dish that highlights the rich flavors of game meat. It is often enjoyed during festive occasions and winter gatherings, reflecting the deep connection between the Sami culture and their natural environment. Today, this dish has gained popularity beyond its borders, celebrated for its hearty and comforting qualities.

NordicFImain
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 egg
2 teaspoons mustard
1 clove garlic
oil
parsley
grilled bone marrow
chanterelles
loin of reindeer
rosemary
thyme
salt
pepper
butter
sourdough bread
sour cream
Comté cheese
potato chips
cress
fjellbrod (mountain bread)
dry meat
coffee
1

Introduce the show and location in Kautokeino, Troms and Finnmark, Northern Norway.

2

Mention today's menu featuring reindeer loin on sourdough toast with cream mushrooms, tomato-braised reindeer shank, and homemade reindeer sausage.

3

Start making mayonnaise with 1 egg, 2 teaspoons mustard, 1 clove garlic, oil, and parsley, adding grilled bone marrow as the last ingredient.

4

Use a hand blender to mix the mayonnaise ingredients until smooth.

5

Heat oil in a pan and prepare to pan-fry chanterelles and cook the reindeer loin.

6

Add the reindeer loin to the pan with rosemary, thyme, and a clove of garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper.

7

Add butter to the pan to caramelize and infuse flavor from the herbs and garlic into the butter.

8

Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board, adding garlic on top.

9

Use the flavored butter from the pan to sauté the mushrooms with a pinch of salt.

10

Prepare sourdough bread by rubbing oil on all sides and grilling it until toasted.

11

Plate the dish starting with a spoonful of bone-marrow mayonnaise, followed by the sautéed chanterelles and sliced reindeer loin, adding more salt for flavor.

12

Top the dish with radish, Comté cheese, potato chips, and cress for garnish.

13

Enjoy the dish and mention the importance of respecting the animal and sustainable food production.

14

Cut and grill fjellbrod (mountain bread) and dry meat over a campfire, emphasizing the traditional cooking methods used by the Sámi.

15

Prepare coffee using a V60, enjoying the quiet nature of Finnmarksvidda.

Equipment Needed

hand blenderpangrillcutting boardV60 coffee maker

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Braised Reindeer Shank

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