Neck

Meat

Neck

Reindeer neck is hard-working and full of flavour—dice for stews, mince, or slow-cook on the bone for broths. Long moist heat turns sinew to silk. Not a flash-grill cut. Excellent value in Sámi, Nordic and Arctic cookery.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedGrilledMincedRoastedStock

Traits

Butcher CutCollagenEconomicalFlavourfulVersatile

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 204

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 11.6 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.13 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.85 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.05 g
  • Cholesterol 73.1 mg
  • Sodium 57.4 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.6 g
  • Water 59.5 g
Detailed nutrients

Neck of Reindeer: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

As reindeer cookery specialised, neck was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Nordic trade moved reindeer meat and hides south from herding regions.

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

Nordic trade moved reindeer meat and hides south from herding regions. Cooks treated neck of reindeer as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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