Elk steaks

Leopoldstoch

First run with elk. Picked up some elk backstrap steaks. One rubbed with carnivore black, and one rubbed with dizzy pig cowlick.

YEMTrey

I like where this is going.

Hntnhrd

Whenever I cook elk I throw a strip or two of bacon on top. Helps keep them moist as they can dry out fast . But let’s see the money shot!!  

Focker

Yep, looks great and all, but it's all about the big game money shot. 

Kevinboatright

One of the best cuts of meat I’ve had. 

leemschu

Never had elk I assume it’s a little better deer though which I love. Looks great.

Leopoldstoch

No money shot unfortunately.
Ended up over cooked for my liking. Was still tasty but would enjoy it more rare than where it ended up finishing. After I pulled it and rested it was closer to medium.

fishlessman

leemschu said:

Never had elk I assume it’s a little better deer though which I love. Looks great.

its not gamey like deer at all though i like deer steaks. elk is as good as it gets with the backstrap

Theophan

Holy MOLY those look good!  I've only had elk once, and LOVED it, though it was stewed, and very well done.  It had no seasonings other than salt and pepper but tasted like she'd spilled half a bottle of sage in it because of what the elk had been eating.  Wonderful!

But I've always wondered what venison or even better, elk, would taste like medium rare -- bet it's spectacular!  Great job -- That meat looks PERFECT!

Focker

Leopoldstoch said:

No money shot unfortunately.
Ended up over cooked for my liking. Was still tasty but would enjoy it more rare than where it ended up finishing. After I pulled it and rested it was closer to medium.

All good.  Blame it on the craft beer. 

HarrisFrampton

Looks great.

Hntnhrd

@Leopoldstoch like this? I get to do about 10 of these a fall. Elk tenderloin!

poster

That only means you gotta try again