Elk with Blueberry Sauce

A delicious smoked elk rack served with a flavorful blueberry sauce.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 rack of elk, frenched

• 2 cups blueberries

• 1 cup red wine

• ½ cup beef stock

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 sprig rosemary

• 2 tbsp “Bang Bang Flavor Gang” Rub

• 4 tbsp olive oil

RECIPE:

1. Coat elk with 2 tbsp olive oil and then season with “Bang Bang Flavor Gang” rub. 

2. Place your seasoned rack of elk on your smoker at 225 for 35-45 mins. We will smoke it until it hits 115 degrees internally.

3. While Elk smokes, prepare blueberry sauce. Combine 2 cups blueberries, 1 clove minced garlic, ½ cup beef stock, 1 cup red wine, ¼ cup brown sugar and 1 sprig rosemary in small saucepot. Bring to a simmer and then crush the blueberries with the back of the spoon or a potato masher.  Continue to simmer 10-15 minutes on low heat until reduced by a third. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. When elk hits 115 degrees internal remove from smoker.

5. Heat cast iron skillet to high heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil.  Place elk in cast iron and sear on high heat until 123 degrees internal.

6. Let rest 5 mins before serving. Temp should climb to 127/128 after resting.

7. Slice and serve with blueberry sauce.

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