Reindeer Roast with Game Sauce

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Dyrestek med vilsaus is a traditional meat dish originating from Norway. The dish consists of reindeer roast that's served with game sauce. The roast is made with a combination of milk, butter, suet, leg of reindeer, and seasonings, while the sauce consists of red currant jelly or jam, sour cream, flour, butter, and brown goat cheese. Strips of suet are stuffed in the reindeer meat, which is rubbed with salt and pepper, then browned in butter in a pan. Once browned, the milk and water are added to the pan, which is covered with a lid, and the meat is simmered for about 2 hours, then removed from the pan when completely cooked. The reindeer meat is sliced and arranged on a platter, then garnished with parsley and tomatoes, while the sauce is served on the side. Typical accompaniments to the dish include potatoes or any kind of green vegetable.