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Tjälknöl

🇸🇪 A dish from Sweden

Tjälknöl, a dish from Sweden
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Tjälknöl, tjälknul or tjaele lump is a dish originating from Norrland, Sweden. It is made from a frozen moose steak, or other meat, that is roasted at a low temperature.

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🥘Main ingredientsfrozen meat, salt brine, herbs
🔥Cooking methodslow-roasted from frozen at low temperature, then brined
👅Flavour & styletender, mildly salted, savory
🕒When it’s eatenserved cold, sliced thin

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Where does Tjälknöl come from?
Tjälknöl is a dish that originated in Sweden.
What is Tjälknöl?
Tjälknöl, tjälknul or tjaele lump is a dish originating from Norrland, Sweden. It is made from a frozen moose steak, or other meat, that is roasted at a low temperature.