Recipe

Norwegian Reindeer Hot Dog

Savory Delight: Norwegian Reindeer Hot Dog with Lingonberry Relish

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Indulge in the unique flavors of Norwegian cuisine with this authentic recipe for Norwegian Reindeer Hot Dog. This dish combines the rich and tender meat of reindeer with a medley of traditional spices, creating a truly unforgettable culinary experience.

Street Food› Hot Dog› Norwegian Reindeer Hot Dog

European cuisine› Northern European cuisine› Nordic cuisines› Norwegian cuisine

Preparation time

20 minutes

Cooking time

10-14 minutes

Total time

30-34 minutes

Yields

4 servings

Preparation difficulty

Medium

Suitable for

Paleo, Low Carb, High Protein, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Allergens

N/A

Not suitable for

Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, Kosher, Halal

Ingredients

500g (1.1 lb) reindeer meat, ground 500g (1.1 lb) reindeer meat, ground
1 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed 1 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed
1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
4 hot dog buns 4 hot dog buns
Lingonberry relish, for serving Lingonberry relish, for serving

Nutrition

Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 5g
Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 25g, 5g
Protein: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground reindeer meat, crushed juniper berries, allspice, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
2.
Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a hot dog shape.
3.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the reindeer hot dogs on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have grill marks.
4.
While the hot dogs are grilling, lightly toast the hot dog buns.
5.
Once the hot dogs are cooked, place each one in a bun and top with a generous amount of lingonberry relish.
6.
Serve the Norwegian Reindeer Hot Dogs immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

Reindeer meat — Ensure that the ground reindeer meat is fresh and of high quality. If reindeer meat is not available, you can substitute it with lean venison or bison meat for a similar flavor profile.

Tips & Tricks

For added smokiness, you can grill the hot dog buns for a minute or two before assembling the hot dogs.
If lingonberry relish is not available, you can substitute it with cranberry sauce or lingonberry jam.