My attempt at an elk roast.

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Here we go! Started with this roast. I dry rubbed it and let it sit overnight.

 

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Wrapped it in bacon because bacon is the duct tape of the food world. And the fat thing.

 

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Injected it with this stuff. It's butter and dry rub. Yup. Health food.

 

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Ready to go! It's currently in my Bradley. Trying to keep it at 225 until IT of 140. I'll post a finished product picture when it's done.

 

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  Can't wait to see how it turns out! What temp are you going to smoke at, and what IT will you take it out?

  Mike

 

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Wow, that looks like its going to be something special! Dont forget to post the final product! Thanks for sharing buddy

 

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Looks like a nice roast, I would pull it between 120-125, the more rare the better with game meat. (just my opinion)

 

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That's gonna be a hit... I'm watching this . . .

Have fun and . . .

 

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So MS Smoker said:

  Can't wait to see how it turns out! What temp are you going to smoke at, and what IT will you take it out?

  Mike

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I'm thinking smoker temp of 225 and IT of 140. I might pull it at 130 and do the wrapped-in-a-cooler thing for a while. I've never done that, so I'm not sure.

 

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Here it is. I left for a bit and came back to IT of 159. I thought for sure I had ruined it. Pulled it out and wrapped it in foil and towels for an hour. Turned out great! If anything, it's a bit undercooked for my taste. Lots of flavor. Next time I won't mix the rub in the butter injection. It's excellent on its own, but I'm really looking forward to sammiches tomorrow.

 

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One more thing... It came up to IT way fast. Not sure if that is because if the low fat content but it isn't a good idea to leave unattended.

 

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Small roasts like elk, do not take very long to get up to temp even at lower smoker temps. When I do small roasts like that I will run the smoker around 180 for as long as I can to get more smoke.