Best Grilled Elk Loin Recipes

GRILLED ELK STEAKS

Steps:

• Using a fork or other tenderizing tool, puncture both sides of the elk steaks.
• Place elk steaks in a pan or dish.
• Sprinkle Italian dressing over the steaks. Turn to coat the opposite side of the steaks. (I use Good Seasons Italian Dressing that I make using red wine vinegar.)
• Sprinkle McCormick's Brand Montreal steak seasoning to coat one side of the steaks. (You could sprinkle seasoning over both sides, but if you use too much seasoning, you'll overpower the taste of the meat.).
• Cover the steaks with foil and place in the fridge.
• *Marinate at least an hour, overnight if possible.
• Grill steaks over medium heat approximately 5-6 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the steaks and the desired doneness.
• Serve with mushrooms. Enjoy!
• *Prep time does not include marinating time.

GRILLED ELK LOIN

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a stainless saucepan, then bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook at simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the sachet and puree the mixture in a blender for 45 seconds until very smooth. Strain through a chinoise and reserve for service.
• Preheat grill: Season elk medallions with salt and pepper, brush with vegetable oil and cook on grill for 3 minutes on each side, keeping the meat medium rare. Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in medium saute pan, add apples and saute over high heat until apples begin to color slightly, then add sugar peas, cippolline onions and the chopped thyme. Season lightly then add the veal jus. Cook until reduced completely, then add the orange segments. Toss the mixture and remove from heat. Place an equal amount of the mixture in the center of 4 service plates, then place 2 elk medallions on top. Spoon 1 to 2 ounces of the sun-dried cherry sauce around perimeter and serve.

BACON-WRAPPED GRILLED ELK BACKSTRAP

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• Season backstrap pieces with liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Wrap each piece of meat with a strip of bacon, and place on a metal skewer.
• Cook the elk on the preheated grill until the bacon becomes slightly burnt, and the meat has cooked to medium-rare, 15 to 20 minutes.

ELK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk canola oil, onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl until marinade is well mixed. Place elk steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over meat. Coat meat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Drain elk steak and discard marinade.
• Cook steaks on the preheated grill until they are beginning to firm and are hot and slightly pink in the center, 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).