Scandinavian
Tjalknol, Frost Bump Venison
Tjalknol is a way of cooking meat, usually venison, from frozen. It's known as 'frost bump' and involves slow cooking then brining. You eat the meat cold.
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Scandinavian
Tjalknol is a way of cooking meat, usually venison, from frozen. It's known as 'frost bump' and involves slow cooking then brining. You eat the meat cold.
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