🇫🇮 Finnish Cuisine

Poronkäristys

Sautéed Reindeer

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 352 kcal

Tender shavings of reindeer meat sautéed with butter and served with mashed potatoes and lingonberries — Lapland's iconic dish.

Ingredients

1 Shave the partially frozen reindeer meat into thin strips using a sharp knife.
2 Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add reindeer shavings in batches.
3 Sear without stirring for 2 min, then toss. Cook until browned, about 5 min total.
4 Add water, reduce heat, and simmer 10-15 min until meat is very tender and liquid has reduced.
5 Season with salt and pepper. Serve on mashed potatoes with lingonberry jam alongside.

Did You Know?

Sámi reindeer herders traditionally freeze reindeer meat in the Arctic winter air, then shave it paper-thin for this dish.