Started an elk bresaola

[crankybuzzard]

When my friend came down from Washington state a couple of weeks ago, he brought me a couple of elk roasts. One is now slated to be cooked in the normal fashion, but the one below is going to be bresaola in a couple of months.

The roast started out at 1500 grams, but I trimmed off a couple of slices to pan fry. The bride loved the flavor, so that's why only one is getting dried. :biggrin:

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• crankybuzzard
• Mar 12, 2017

I used a mixture of rosemary, thyme, black pepper, juniper berries, bay leaf, and salt for the seasoning, with a dose of cure #2 as well. All vac packed up and into the frig for 2-3 weeks to cure, then it'll go into the UMAi bag for 1-2 months. Looking for a 40% loss.

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• crankybuzzard
• Mar 12, 2017

 

[dirtsailor2003]

I'm in! Wish we'd get an elk. Been too long! Saw a herd of about 60 a few weeks ago when we went to the coast. Unfortunately not elk season and no tags!

 

[daveomak]

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[myownidaho]

I'm in! I have one Moose roast left that a friend gave me, it may go to bresaola.

 

[redheelerdog]

Sounds good Charlie, I'm lovin the elk.  

How was the pan fry? I love that with some butter and garlic.

 

[crankybuzzard]

Sounds good Charlie, I'm lovin the elk.  Thumbs Up

How was the pan fry? I love that with some butter and garlic.

The pan fry was great!

The bride has never eaten elk, and isn't real keen on venison, so I wanted to show her that there's a major difference in flavor. After she tasted the elk, I was informed that the other roast will be roasted and not dried! She loved it.

 

[crankybuzzard]

Last night it was time to check the roast out and see how it was coming along.

I sliced the bag open and the aroma was awesome!  The roast had kind of taken on a rectangular look due to how I had it in the frig, but it had firmed up quite a bit.

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• crankybuzzard
• Mar 31, 2017

My wife completely freaked out when I did the following...  I sliced a small piece off and ate it.  It tastes as good as it smells!  I can't wait for this to dry out!

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• crankybuzzard
• Mar 31, 2017

 I only had one sample and then I tied it up to try and lose the boxy shape and then bagged it up in a UMAi bag.  Back into the frig and will see what it looks like in another 3 weeks...

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• crankybuzzard
• Mar 31, 2017

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• crankybuzzard
• Mar 31, 2017

 

[myownidaho]

Looking good, Cranky!

 

[atomicsmoke]

I missed this. Nice hunk of meat. Looking forward to some sliced views.

 

[crankybuzzard]

I missed this. Nice hunk of meat. Looking forward to some sliced views.

Me too!  The piece I sliced and tasted last night really has me pumped about this one!

 

[hoity toit]

Once you get into the dry cure stuff it opens up a whole new road to travel. Looking good so far.

HT

 

[crankybuzzard]

 
Once you get into the dry cure stuff it opens up a whole new road to travel. Looking good so far.

HT

I have all of the components needed for a curing chamber, now I just need to find a decent frig and sneak it into the garage...

 

[hoity toit]

 
I have all of the components needed for a curing chamber, now I just need to find a decent frig and sneak it into the garage...

Craigs List is a good place to look..,probably find one for $100 or less.

 

[atomicsmoke]

I have all of the components needed for a curing chamber, now I just need to find a decent frig and sneak it into the garage...

Sauerkraut stench gone?

 

[crankybuzzard]

Sauerkraut stench gone?

Ha! Missed replying to that one! That kimchi smell was around for a while!

 

[atomicsmoke]

Then you are good to go.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Not sure how this one got past me CB.. We love elk & I'm betting that is going to be really tasty !

 

[crankybuzzard]

Well, I hit 39% weight loss last night and had to check it out!

The color of the elk meat is really dark and had me wondering at first if something had gone south.

The smell is amazing and the meat almost melts in your mouth. The other elk roast will also be made into a bresaola, this stuff is good!

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• crankybuzzard
• Apr 23, 2017

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• crankybuzzard
• Apr 23, 2017

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• crankybuzzard
• Apr 23, 2017

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• crankybuzzard
• Apr 23, 2017

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

That looks amazing CB ! Very nice ! Thumbs Up

 

[atomicsmoke]

That looks like is ready to be enjoyed.