Swedish-Inspired Reindeer Dog

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) ground reindeer meat 500g (1.1 lb) ground reindeer meat
• 1 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed 1 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hot dog buns 4 hot dog buns
• Lingonberry sauce, for topping Lingonberry sauce, for topping
• Crispy fried onions, for topping Crispy fried onions, for topping
• Creamy dill mustard, for topping Creamy dill mustard, for topping

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 25g, 5g
• Protein: 20g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a mixing bowl, combine the ground reindeer meat, crushed juniper berries, ground allspice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
2. 2.
   Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a sausage shape.
3. 3.
   Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the reindeer sausages on the grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and nicely browned.
4. 4.
   While the sausages are grilling, lightly toast the hot dog buns.
5. 5.
   Once the sausages are cooked, place each one in a toasted bun.
6. 6.
   Top each reindeer dog with a generous amount of lingonberry sauce, crispy fried onions, and a dollop of creamy dill mustard.
7. 7.
   Serve the Swedish-Inspired Reindeer 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 ground venison or beef.
• Juniper berries — Crush the juniper berries using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder to release their aromatic flavors.

Tips & Tricks

• For added smokiness, you can grill the reindeer sausages over charcoal or wood chips.
• If lingonberry sauce is not available, you can substitute it with cranberry sauce.
• Experiment with different types of mustard to find your favorite flavor combination.
• Serve the reindeer dogs with a side of pickles for a tangy contrast.
• To make the dish more indulgent, melt some Swedish cheese, such as Västerbotten or Herrgård, on top of the sausages before adding the toppings.

Serving advice

Serve the Swedish-Inspired Reindeer Dogs with a side of crispy French fries or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the reindeer dogs on a wooden serving board, garnish with fresh dill sprigs, and serve with a small bowl of lingonberry sauce on the side for dipping.