About reindeer There are roughly 200.000 reindeers (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) in Finland. They all live up North, in the area which covers one third of Finland. That’s practically the whole Lapland and more. Closest relative to reindeer in North America is called Caribou (Rangifer tarandus). Size of a male reindeer is typically 3ft 7in (110cm) height and it weighs 200-400lb (90-180kg), whereas female is 2ft 11in (90cm) in height and weighs 133-220lb (60-100kg). Living on arctic circle, reindeer have adapted to conditions, where temperatures can go as low as -94°F (-70°C)! Reindeer meat is ri ..read more

Recipe This sauce is slightly sweet and rich in flavor. It goes extremely well with venison but also beef. Recipe is for 1 cup (2 ½ dl), which should be enough for four people dinner. Ingredients Onion Carrot Parsnip Slice of celeriac Bay leaf Sprig of fresh rosemary Sprig of fresh thyme Black pepper Rose pepper Broth Red Wine (Portuguese of course) Port Balsamico Syrap or honey Corn powder Method Chop vegetables Roast on cast iron pan until they get some color Splash 1 tb of Balsamico on pan and let simmer Add 1 cup (2 dl) of broth, 5 black peppers, 5 rose peppers and herbs Let half of th ..read more

About reindeer There are roughly 200.000 reindeers (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) in Finland. They all live up North, in the area which covers one third of Finland. That’s practically the whole Lapland and more. Closest relative to reindeer in North America is called Caribou (Rangifer tarandus). Size of a male reindeer is typically 3ft 7in (110cm) height and it weighs 200-400lb (90-180kg), whereas female is 2ft 11in (90cm) in height and weighs 133-220lb (60-100kg). Living on arctic circle, reindeer have adapted to conditions, where temperatures can go as low as -94°F (-70°C)! Reindeer meat is ri ..read more

Bear Sliders What could be more passionate food related subject for a debate than hamburgers? As simple as it is to cook, there are choices to be made and that makes it complicated. What meat should I choose? Should I pull the meat or just make a firm patty? What kind of bun should I bake? What ingredients should I add and of course the most passionate subject, how should I stack my burger? When ever you want to cut the debate short, choose this recipe. It calls for burger patty made of brown bear sirloin, which is a rare cut to find but places you on top of any backyard pitmaster ranking imme ..read more

About White-Tailed Deer White tailed-deer (Odocoileus virginianus), originating from Americas, was shipped to Finland in 1930’s. It is a middle-sized deer and can be found especially in South-West of Finland. Male can weight as much as 284lb (130kg) and female 88-176lb (40-80kg). White-tailed deer is typically 40” (100cm) tall, so it is clearly smaller creature than moose. Hunting season starts on 1st of September and lasts until mid-February. Like any venison, white-tailed deer is an excellent choice for a grill. Today I got 1,2 lb (550g) sirloin to grill. Here is how you cook it right: Cle ..read more

Grilled venison calls for perfect red wine sauce. This recipe is both, straight forward and delicious. Ingredients Two shallots 3 Tbsp olive oil Fresh rosemary 4 Tbsp balsamico 1 cup (2 ½ dl) broth 1 ½ cups (4dl) red wine 1 ½ Tbsp cornflour Equipment Minimum 4 cups steel pot for cooking Strainer Steel bowl Sharp knife Instructions Chop shallot and saute in olive oil for few minutes. Use medium heat Add fresh rosemary and continue cooking for 5 minutes Add balsamico and cook until it has evaporated Add broth and cook until half is evaporated Strain shallot and rosemary off. Use steel bowl ..read more

About moose Moose (Alces alces) is the most important game for hunters in Finland. Hunting season starts on 1st of September and lasts about a month, depending on the region. This year 41631 hunting licenses were granted. That’s a bit less than in previous years. Moose really is local food and meat is as pure as meat can get. Any cut of moose is excellent for a grill, but steak is a first choice to impress someone. Today I got two ½ lb (230g) sirloin steaks and the moose was shot only 15 miles from my grill! Here is how you cook it right: If steaks still have any membrane or hard lumps of fa ..read more

About reindeer There are roughly 200.000 reindeers (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) in Finland. They all live up North, in the area which covers one third of Finland. That’s practically the whole Lapland and more. Closest relative to reindeer in North America is called Caribou (Rangifer tarandus). Size of a male reindeer is typically 3ft 7in (110cm) height and it weighs 200-400lb (90-180kg), whereas female is 2ft 11in (90cm) in height and weighs 133-220lb (60-100kg). Living on arctic circle, reindeer have adapted to conditions, where temperatures can go as low as -94°F (-70°C)! Reindeer meat is ri ..read more

Sea Buckthorns Sea buckthorn is a delicious, orange color berry and has the highest nutrient content of all wild berries. It is loaded with vitamins E and C, fibers, and essential fatty acids. Taste is intense, tangy, and citrus like. It typically grows in Northern Europe, Canada, Mongolia, Northern China, and Russia. Sea buckthorns might be hard to find but worth of a try if you get your hands on an imported can. It is great company for venison! Sea Buckthorn Chutney Vinegar makes chutney. You can make chutney from fruits or vegetables. Sea buckthorn chutney has everything for a fantastic sid ..read more

How to Prepare Boar Burritos Boar burritos are delicacy as such, but when you want to go one beyond, you complete your dish with Sea Buckthorn Chutney. Feel free to use your favorite burrito fillings, but please keep it fresh for the sake of arctic touch. For arctic boar burritos, I use grilled wild boar tenderloin and chop it in small bites. Vegetables are most often fresh cucumber, fresh tomatoes and lettuce. Sea buckthorn chutney with chili gives nice edge with sweet and spicy bitterness. Instructions on How to Grill Wild Boar Here you can find instructions on how to succeed in grilling wi ..read more