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Finnmark Reindeer with Juniper and Juniper Berry Sauce

Name: Finnmark Reindeer with Juniper and Juniper Berry Sauce
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Norwegian
Ingredients: 1 kg reindeer steak; 2 tbsp olive oil; 100 g juniper berries; 200 ml red wine; 200 g onion; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp thyme; salt and pepper to taste

A hearty reindeer dish with a fragrant juniper and berry sauce, traditional in northern Norway.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

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 juniper berries and thyme.
Deglaze with red wine, simmer until reduced, add butter, and season.

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