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Smoked Elk Steaks with Caramelized Onions

Smoked Elk Steaks with Caramelized Onions

By Traeger Kitchen

If you’ve followed the bugle of a bull and brought home an 8 point elk, it’s only natural to infuse it with primal, wood-fired smoke. These elk steaks taste more delicious than your favorite cut at the best steak house.

Prep Time

8 Hrs

Cook Time

3 Hrs
30 Min

Pellets

Cherry

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

2

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1 Cup red wine
3 Sprig fresh rosemary
1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 Cup onion, chopped
3 Clove garlic, crushed
1 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 Whole Elk Steak, per person
5 Pound Sweet Onion
6 Tablespoon butter, melted
2 Teaspoon sugar
1 As Needed salt and pepper
As Needed balsamic vinegar
1 To Taste Traeger Prime Rib Rub

Step

  • 1

    In a small bowl, combine the wine, rosemary, olive oil, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  • 2

    Place the steaks and the marinade in a large resealable bag for several hours or overnight.

  • 3

    For the caramelized onions, slice the onions in half lengthwise through the stem. Lay each onion half flat on a cutting board and cut into 1/4” slices.

  • 4

    Transfer to a heat proof pot. Pour the butter over the onions and season with sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well with a wooden spoon.

  • 5

    When ready to cook the onions, set the Traeger to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • 6

    Place the pot on the grill grate and cook the onions for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until they are very tender and golden brown. Flavor with a restrained pour of balsamic vinegar. Let cool and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    02:30

  • 7

    Remove the steaks from marinade. Lightly season steaks with Prime Rib Rub.

  • 8

    When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • 9

    Place steaks on grill and smoke for 25 to 30 minutes.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    00:30

    Super Smoke

  • 10

    Remove steaks from grill and increase temperature to 375℉; allow 10 minutes for grill to come to temperature. Place steaks on grill and cook for 25 to 30 minutes for medium well. Top with warmed caramelized onions. Enjoy!

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

    00:30

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