Poronkäristys Style Skillet (Lapland Thinly Shaved Venison/Beef with Mash & Lingonberries) – Authentic Finland Recipe
Lapland’s iconic northern dish: shaved meat seared in butter and served over snowy potato mash with tart berries.
- Country of Origin
- 🇫🇮 Finland (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Paper-thin shaved venison or beef sirloin, Buttery mashed Yukon potatoes, Tart lingonberry/cranberry jam and pickles, Cracked black pepper, Butter
Ingredients for Poronkäristys Style Skillet (Lapland Thinly Shaved Venison/Beef with Mash & Lingonberries) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) paper-thin shaved venison or beef sirloin, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups buttery mashed Yukon potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup tart lingonberry/cranberry jam and pickles
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cracked black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Finland seasoning (butter, splash of lager/broth, thyme)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and cracked black pepper for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add paper-thin shaved venison or beef sirloin and buttery mashed Yukon potatoes along with butter, splash of lager/broth, thyme, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with tart lingonberry/cranberry jam and pickles and serve straight from the skillet.