Have some more reindeer

 

What could be more festive during the holiday season than sautéed reindeer?

I first heard about this dish during the introduction to one of Stephen Colbert's (The Late Show) "Meanwhile" segments.)

So, here's how to cook the Lapland specialty, Poronkäristys.

"As confirmed by the Nordic Recipe Archive, Poronkäristys is traditionally cooked by sautéing the [thinly sliced] reindeer meat with a small slab of reindeer or pork fat over high heat until the fat evaporates, and then simmering the meat in butter and water until tender. Though reindeer meat is not too gamy to begin with, taking the time to braise it in fat ensures an elegantly succulent result. Finally—if you want to be really authentic—only a spattering of salt is added to the meat. Of course, these days, the cooking process is much more individualized."

More here, including the full recipe: Eating Rudolph? A Look at the Finnish Dish Poronkäristys

Enjoy. Just don't tell the kids what they're having for dinner. And don't forget the lingonberries.