Buying reindeer meat in Helsinki
What is the best place to buy reindeer meat in Helsinki?
Is this something best bought from a specialized shop (if yes, where?) or is it something you can just pick up at any supermarket?
Are there any things we have to pay attention to regarding quality?
We are staying in a small apartment with a kitchen and would like to cook reindeer steak/stew ourselves as a thank you for the guy that arranged the whole trip.
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How much does reindeer meat cost?
Venison Meat (Fallow deer , Sika)REINDEER Whole TENDERLOIN <1.0 lb. eachOUT OF STOCK1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OUT OF STOCKone pound minimum order$74.95 per lb.REINDEER Whole LOIN ~0.5lb to 1# eachOUT OF STOCK2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OUT OF STOCK two pound minimum order$48.95 per lb.24 more rowsWhat country eats reindeer meat?
Finland, Russia, Norway, Alaska, and Canada all have domesticated reindeer populations, but Christmas-related PR problems have hampered their progress in bringing the meat into the mainstream with its cousin venison \u2014 though reindeer meat can be found on the fine restaurant menus of Oslo and Helsinki.Can you eat reindeer meat?
\u201cPeople often eat reindeer meat with cream sauces or other dairy products that are high in fat, but there are certainly healthier ways of cooking the meat. Reindeer is a product with great potential, and there is a clear demand,\u201d he says. Today the average Norwegian eats 300 grams of reindeer meat per year.Does reindeer meat taste good?
Reindeer meat isn't gamey in the slightest. As expected, it's extremely lean, which makes it taste very different to beef. It's not tough like other venison though, and is surprisingly mild. A slight tang of metal to the palette, but otherwise very pleasant.I bought Reindeer Meat in Finland
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