Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Elk Backstrap

Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Elk Backstrap

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443
Calories
22g
Fat
2g
Carbs
57g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 443
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat7g 33%
Cholesterol144mg 48%
Sodium982mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate2g 1%
Dietary Fiber0g 0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein57g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium18mg 1%
Iron6mg 33%
Potassium717mg 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.

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