Norwegian · Norway
Dill and Lemon Finnish Sautéed Reindeer with Mashed Potatoes and Lingonberry Jam
Adds a fresh, herbaceous note with dill and bright lemon zest for a light, zesty flavor.
47 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Before searing reindeer steaks, sprinkle dill over the pan. 2: After simmering, stir in lemon zest.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear reindeer steaks until browned on all sides, then set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onions until softened, add thyme.
- Deglaze with red wine, simmer until reduced, add butter, and season.
- While the reindeer cooks, peel and boil potatoes until tender.
- Mash potatoes with butter and milk until smooth.
- Serve reindeer with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.