Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Elk Backstrap

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Here's a delicious way to prepare elk: seasoned pieces of backstrap are wrapped in bacon, and grilled. This tasty meal is ready in under half an hour! I like to sprinkle the skewers with more Worcestershire sauce halfway through cooking.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 pounds elk loin (backstrap), cut into 2 ounce pieces

  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

  • 16 slices thick cut bacon

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443 Calories
22g Fat
2g Carbs
57g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 443
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 982mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 57g 113%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 717mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.