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Wonderful Elk Tenderloin with Blackberry Smash, Okra and Potatoes Recipe

With elk seasons ramping up across the country, this recipe is a must-try once you get your bull down.

Wonderful Elk Tenderloin with Blackberry Smash, Okra and Potatoes Recipe
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This recipe can be used with most cuts of venison tenderloin and backstrap.

Serves : 2 - 4 people

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Elk tenderloin or backstrap cut into two pieces (This works really well with the end pieces)
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 2-3 tsp Spiceology Cowboy Crust Coffee Rub
  • 1 C Blackberries or dewberries (preferably fresh)
  • 2 oz. Bourbon
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1-2 Tbsp whole butter
  • Olive oil
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Directions:

  • Allow meat to sit out long enough to come to room temperature. Depending on where you are, this may take more or less time.
  • Heat oil in the skillet to medium - high heat.
  • While the skillet is heating, lightly salt steaks on each side, and coat with Spiceology, Cowboy Crust seasoning.
  • Cook for roughly 3 minutes on each side.
  • Add 1 Tbsp of butter before removing from skillet, with a quick flip on each piece.
  • Set aside and let rest for at least 10 minutes.
  • Add bourbon, smashed berries, smidge of salt, and honey to a small sauce pot. Cook for 5 minutes and set aside.

Prepare your sides outside while your meat is resting.

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Ingredients:

  • ½ lb (about 2 C) raw okra (whole,blanched)
  • 1 lb baby red or gold potatoes (parboiled)
  • 1 Tbsp. whole butter Spiceology Greek Freak seasoning
  • Sea salt
  • Lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh Spinach, or salad greens of your choice
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Directions:

  • Add butter to skillet.
  • Once butter is melted, add potatoes and dash of salt.
  • Cook potatoes for about five minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add whole blanched okra, squeeze of lemon juice, and greek freak seasoning.
  • Stir, and cook for another 3-5 minutes. I prefer to go a little longer because I like my okra a little charred on the outside.
  • Finish with another spritz of lemon.
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This can be served as is, or tossed together with fresh spinach, squeeze of lemon, olive oil and served as a salad.




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