Mountain Herb-Grilled Reindeer Sausage with Lingonberry Sauce
Grilled reindeer sausage seasoned with aromatic Nordic herbs served alongside a tangy lingonberry sauce, capturing the rustic flavors of frozen tundra regions. This Nordic-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs reindeer sausage links, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 (about 1 lb) reindeer sausage links
- 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup lingonberry jam
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brush this herb mixture evenly over 6 reindeer sausage links.
- Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill sausages for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F and the skins are crisp and browned.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup lingonberry jam, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2 tbsp water. Cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened.
- Step 4: Serve grilled sausages hot with lingonberry sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.









