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:
Coat elk with 2 tbsp olive oil and then season with “Bang Bang Flavor Gang” rub.
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.
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.
When elk hits 115 degrees internal remove from smoker.
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.
Let rest 5 mins before serving. Temp should climb to 127/128 after resting.
Slice and serve with blueberry sauce.
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