Save A luxurious and rustic platter featuring reindeer meat and Nordic accompaniments, perfect for festive gatherings or as an impressive appetizer.
This platter has been a festive favorite at our holiday parties, impressing guests with its unique Nordic flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- Meats: 200 g thinly sliced cured reindeer (smoked or dried), 100 g air-dried reindeer sausage sliced
- Cheeses: 100 g Brunost (Norwegian brown cheese) sliced, 100 g aged goat cheese cubed
- Accompaniments: 1 small red onion thinly sliced, 1 small cucumber thinly sliced, 100 g pickled mushrooms, 50 g lingonberry preserves, 50 g whole-grain mustard, 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped, 1 small bunch fresh parsley
- Bread & Crackers: 12 slices crispbread or rye crackers (use gluten-free if needed)
- Garnishes: 30 g toasted walnuts, 30 g dried cranberries
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the reindeer meat and sausage in loose folds on a large serving board or platter.
- Step 2:
- Add the cheeses in small piles or slices, spaced evenly around the meats.
- Step 3:
- Place the onions, cucumbers, and pickled mushrooms in small bowls or nests around the platter.
- Step 4:
- Add dollops of lingonberry preserves and mustard in small ramekins or directly onto the board.
- Step 5:
- Scatter fresh dill and parsley for color and freshness.
- Step 6:
- Fill in gaps with crispbread or rye crackers.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle toasted walnuts and dried cranberries over the platter as garnish.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately allowing guests to build their own bites.
Save This platter is always a hit when shared with family during the holidays, sparking conversations about Nordic traditions and flavors.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, small bowls or ramekins, sharp knife, cheese slicer
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese), Tree nuts (walnuts). May contain Gluten (crackers), Mustard. Double-check ingredient labels for gluten and allergen content.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 310, Total Fat 16 g, Carbohydrates 19 g, Protein 21 g
Save Enjoy the festive flavors and rustic charm of this Nordic-inspired charcuterie that brings everyone together.
Common Questions
- → What meats are included in the platter?
Thinly sliced cured reindeer and air-dried reindeer sausage form the centerpiece of this Nordic platter.
- → Which cheeses complement the meats best?
Brunost, a Norwegian brown cheese, and aged goat cheese add creamy and tangy notes that balance the rich meats.
- → What accompaniments enhance the platter's flavors?
Pickled mushrooms, lingonberry preserves, fresh dill, and crispbread bring acidity, sweetness, freshness, and crunch.
- → Can this platter accommodate dietary restrictions?
Using gluten-free crackers accommodates gluten sensitivities, and omitting cheese offers a dairy-free alternative.
- → What beverages pair well with this selection?
Dry Riesling, aquavit, or a light-bodied red wine complement the rich, layered flavors perfectly.