Tenderloin

Meat

Tenderloin

Reindeer tenderloin is the fillet muscle under the spine—softest steak meat, almost no collagen, extremely lean on game animals. Cook hot and fast, aim rare to medium-rare, rest and slice into medallions. Wrap in fat or bacon if the animal is very dry. Cook like venison: quick steaks, braise hard-working cuts, and add fat or sauce.

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Preparations

GrilledPan FriedRoastedWhole

Traits

ButteryLeanMildPremiumRoast Or GrillTender

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 168

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 8.24 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.87 g
  • Trans Fat 0.16 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.59 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.78 g
  • Cholesterol 72.8 mg
  • Sodium 58.7 mg
  • Salt 0.16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.4 g
  • Water 63.9 g
Detailed nutrients

Loin is typically among the leaner, tender muscle primals.

History

As reindeer cookery specialised, tenderloin 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; tenderloin of reindeer took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Nordic fine dining showcased rare reindeer cuts with foraged berries. Cooks treated tenderloin of reindeer as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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