Peppercorn Crusted Elk Tenderloin

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In this featured post, Primal Pioneer recommends slow-smoking the premium, lean cut that is elk tenderloin. Keep reading to learn their method for preparation: simple ingredients used to create a tender and flavorful, peppercorn crusted elk tenderloin. ~ The Editors

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Slow-smoked to medium-rare perfection, this peppercorn crusted elk tenderloin is a simple yet sophisticated wild game recipe. Coated in a garlic compound butter, sealed with a crushed peppercorn coating, then slow-smoked to a perfectly tender texture.

This recipe was developed in partnership with The Honest Bison. All opinions are our own.

This whole elk tenderloin cuts like butter – so tender and juicy! If you’re lucky enough to harvest an elk this year, be sure to save the whole tenderloin and enjoy this recipe! If you come up short, you can always order a high-quality, naturally-raised elk tenderloin from The Honest Bison.

Ingredients Needed

2 lb. The Honest Bison elk whole tenderloin
½ cup finely crushed peppercorns.
1 cup butter – room temperature
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
¼ tsp. Salt
2 tsp. dried parsley

2 tsp. dried parsley

How to Slow-Smoke a Peppercorn Crusted Elk Tenderloin

Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F.
Let the elk tenderloin come to room temperature.
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, salt, and parsley and stir to combine.
Place the elk tenderloin on a baking sheet and, using your hands, coat the entire tenderloin in the compound butter mixture.
Next, coat the entire elk tenderloin with the crushed peppercorns.
Place onto the smoker and smoke for 1 – 1 ½ hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130-135 degrees F.
Remove from smoker and let rest for five minutes. Then slice and serve.

Recipe FAQS and Notes

What is Elk Tenderloin?

The tenderloin of an elk, sit opposite of the backstraps, or loin, and are located under the spine. This is a very tender cut of meat that is smaller in size, running normally between 1.5 – 2 pounds in size.

Continue reading more tips on how to make peppercorn crusted elk tenderloin from our friends at the Primal Pioneer website.