Hunt & Cook: Rudolf the Reindeer

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Poronkäristys (Sautéed Reindeer), Mashed Potatoes and Lingonberries


In my kids opinion (and mine I might add), sautéed reindeer is best accompanied by mashed potatoes and crushed lingonberries or cranberries (being Canadian, I used the readily available cranberries from the local Loblaws). Lingonberries are quintessentially Finnish and recommended for the genuine quill. However, if you can’t find lingonberries or cranberries, any berry with sharp flavors works just fine. As a drink, beer is your number one option, but wine works well too, especially extremely dry white wine. Serves six.
In Finland you can buy this as a frozen pre-prepared meal. Now that’s mainstream!
Poronkäristys – Ingredients
  • 800 grams sliced reindeer (poronkäristysliha)
  • 50 grams butter
  • 3 deciliters beer
  • 2 small onions
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbs flour
  • ½ tsp ground black or white pepper
  • Poronkäristys – Instructions
    • Brown the sliced reindeer meat and chopped onions in butter, preferably in a cast iron casserole pot
    • Season the meat with salt and pepper and add the flour, stir
    • Add the beer and stir again
    • Place the lid on top of the pot and allow to simmer at a low heat for approximately one hour
    • Serve the Sautéed Reindeer hot together with the mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam or cranberry sauce, pickled beetroots, and pickled cucumbers
    If you need instructions on mashed potatoes, I’d suggest a trip to the supermarket to buy a packet of those Instant Potato Flakes instead. Seriously.
    The main part of this meal is the “käristys.” The word käristys refers to a method used in Lapland for cooking the meat. When still partially frozen the meat is cut into thin slices, fried in the pot and then cooked for several hours on low heat, in butter and/or beer if available. It is most often made with reindeer meat but other meats like beef or elk can be used as an alternative. As common with many Finnish meals, the meat is usually accompanied by mashed potatoes and lingonberries.http://www.alternativefinland.com/now-christmas-want-eat-rudolph-reindeer-recipes-non-finnish/
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