Favorite recipes?

I am in search of some new ways to cook up elk. Although I have been eating elk all of my life we have been stuck in a rut for years with cooking it. We use lots of burger and sausage in many meals while throwing the steaks on the barbecue but nothing fancy.

Lets get some of your favorite recipes posted up here. I would especially like some of your favorite ways to cook up the backstrap and tenderloin.

Thanks to all.
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bigbuck92
Jerky. :) sorry dont got the recipe though
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ABert
The best way we cook up the backstrap and tenderloin is as follows:

Season some flour with your favorite seasoning. We use some Cajun seasoning called Tony Chachere's. Zatarain's is another good seasoning. If you don't like something a little spicy use meat tenderizer or just plain old salt and pepper. Season it to taste.

Not sure what the fancy cooking name is flour the meat on both sides. Usually go a couple times on both sides to ensure the meat is well covered.

In a skillet, melt some butter at around medium heat. Make sure the pan is nice and hot prior to putting in the floured meat. (Might want to use a non-stick pan, sometimes the steaks might stick.)

Cook the steaks about 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and then enjoy.

I've got more fancier type recipes but this is the easiest, fastest and taste so dang good. Try it, you'll like it. Just make sure you have the seasoning to flour mixture right or it will be to bland or to salty/spicy.
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one of my favorite ways to cook up some elk is real simple . season up your elk meat with your favorite seasoning , cajun seasoning and worcestershire sauce for me . then pull out the old crock pot and cook on low heat for about four hours , stiring once in a while . mix in some gravy and cook for about one to two more hours . cook up some rice , i use white rice , and pour the gravy and elk meat over the rice .
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MuleyMadness
One of my favorties for Tenderloin is simple pan fried. Get pan nice and hot, little oil in the bottom (olive oil) and some seasoning salt of choice.

One I like is... McCormick SEASON ALL - SEASON SALT

Quick 2-3 fry and walla done. Make sure the meat is tender and still failry pink/red in middle.

I used to over cook them way to much for years. Finally figured they are 10 times better cooked way less.

I like this method because I enjoy the "flavor" and taste of the actual meat.
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MuleyMadness
I also enjoyed putting a roast in the Crock Pot and letting it cook on low/slow heat overnight. You can throw in some carrots, potatoes, gravy, seasoning etc.

Tasty stuff right there!! Almost better than these. :) (=) (=)
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Give this a try. I cut the back straps into 1 1/2 thick "rounds", wrap bacon around them, season with season all, garlic powder, balck pepper and a touch of whole oragano. Cook on the grill until desired doneness, have a side of long grain wild rice and a couple beers, and you can't go wrong, or at least I haven't had a complaint so far.......Eastern NM hunter
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I tried this one yesterday for Thanksgiving, it turned out good.
2.5 pound backstrap roast
Mix one cup or so of soy sauce with 3 cups of brown sugar.
Soak meat in mixture in the fridge over night.
Wrap the entire thing with bacon, using tooth picks to hold the bacon on.
Bake at 350 on a slotted rack with a pan underneith to catch drippings until it reaches desired temp. It took about 1hr 15 min.
Slice into steaks. Use the left over mixture as a cravy if you like.
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Hiker
I also enjoyed putting a roast in the Crock Pot and letting it cook on low/slow heat overnight. You can throw in some carrots, potatoes, gravy, seasoning etc.

Tasty stuff right there!! Almost better than these.
Brett took the words right out of my mouth. Great stuff!
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