World Flavors Cookbook

Hirvipaisti (Moose Roast)

Name: Hirvipaisti (Moose Roast)
Cook time: 180 min
Cuisine: Finland
Ingredients: 3 lb moose roast, garlic, rosemary, black pepper, juniper berries, beef stock.

Slow-roasted moose meat, rich and gamey, traditionally served at the end of the hunting season.

Cuisine: Finland

Ingredients

3 lb moose roast, garlic, rosemary, black pepper, juniper berries, beef stock.

Instructions

Rub meat with crushed juniper and herbs. Brown in a pan, then transfer to oven. Roast at 250°F (120°C) until internal temp reaches 135°F (57°C). Serve with a creamy game sauce.