Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Elk Backstrap

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 lb elk backstrap
• 1 lb bacon, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Trim elk backstrap of any excess fat or silver skin.
3. Brush elk with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Wrap each backstrap with bacon slices, overlapping slightly.
5. Secure bacon with toothpicks.
6. Grill elk for 10-12 minutes per side, or until bacon is crispy and elk is cooked to desired doneness (medium-rare recommended).
7. Rest elk for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving, 8 servings)

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and juicy elk meat
• Crispy and savory bacon
• Elk-themed, suitable for American taste
• Easy to prepare

User Comments:

• "This dish was amazing! The elk was so tender and flavorful, and the bacon added the perfect touch of crispness." - Mark
• "Easy to make and absolutely delicious. The elk was cooked to perfection and the bacon wrapped around it was the perfect touch." - Susan
• "I was a bit hesitant to try elk, but this dish changed my mind. It was so good!" - John

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a sharp knife to trim the elk to avoid tearing.
• Don't overcook the elk, as it will become tough.
• If bacon starts to burn, wrap in aluminum foil to prevent it from overcooking.