Game Meat on the Table in the Nordic Region
The Nordic nature is a rich treasury of natural foods. Since the dawn of time, hunters have brought game home to their families, and this tradition remains an important part of the culture in all five Nordic countries.
Game constitutes a significant part of the Nordic household and offers an impressive variety of species. From the smallest birds, such as the jack snipe, which can produce a unique and delicate meal, to ducks and geese, the many grouse species, hare, all deer species, and all the way up to the Nordic region’s largest land mammals, the moose and the brown bear. Even seals still have a place in households in some parts of the Nordic region.
It is a remarkable number of species we can harvest – a renewable resource provided by nature.
Serving game brings not only flavor and nourishment; it also sparks a special kind of conversation at the dinner table. Conversations about hunting as a way of life, about nature’s rhythms, and about the habitats that form the foundation for both the hunt and the ingredients we appreciate.
Enjoy the variety in this booklet. Use the recipes as inspiration for new ways to prepare game – and let them form the foundation for good meals and good conversations.
Bon appétit.
Nordic Hunter’s Alliance
Claus Lind Christensen
President