Heart

Meat

Heart

Reindeer heart is dense lean muscle—slice thin for grill or braise until tender. Meaty, less metallic than liver. Trim vessels and sinew, marinate if grilling, avoid dry leatheriness. Excellent skewered or diced into stews.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedGrilledSkeweredSliced

Traits

BeefyDenseFirmFlavourfulLeanMuscular

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 137

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 6.8 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.72 g
  • Trans Fat 0.14 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.38 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol 136 mg
  • Sodium 61.2 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 18 g
  • Water 71.7 g
Detailed nutrients

Heart is a dense working muscle—high protein, moderate fat, more iron than white meat.

History

Scandinavian butchers portioned reindeer haunch and loin for urban markets. Cooks treated heart of reindeer as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As reindeer cookery specialised, heart was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Nordic fine dining showcased rare reindeer cuts with foraged berries.

Nordic trade moved reindeer meat and hides south from herding regions; heart of reindeer took a named place in that kitchen trade.

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