
Meat
Hjortekjøtt (venison)
Roast or escalope of venison seared and simmered in a creamy sauce flavoured with juniper berries. Lean meat with a strong flavour, traditionally served with lingonberries to balance its taste.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the meat into thick slices about 2 cm thick and season them with salt, pepper and thyme.
- Heat the oil in a casserole over high heat and sear the meat for 2 minutes on each side, then set aside.
- Lower the heat, add the sliced onion and cook for 4 minutes until soft.
- Add the crushed juniper berries and the flour, stir for 1 minute, then gradually pour in the stock.
- Return the meat to the sauce, cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes.
- Add the cream and lingonberry jam, then reduce for another 5 minutes, stirring.
- Serve the meat coated in sauce, with the oven-baked potatoes and fresh lingonberries.
Variations and tips
Roasted version. Roast a whole fillet for 15 minutes at 200 °C, then let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with the sauce.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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