Elk Fried Steak Recipes

PAN-FRIED VENISON STEAK

Steps:

• Flatten venison to 1/4-in. thickness. Place saltines in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Coat venison with saltines, then dip in egg mixture and coat a second time with saltines. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook venison in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

COUNTRY FRIED ELK/DEER (WILD GAME) STEAK

Steps:

• First, Thaw your steaks. Then use a meat tenderizer to hammer the steaks on both sides. If you don't have a tenderizer you can use a knife and hit the steak in a parallel hatching pattern, then cross hatch them, on both sides. (BE CAREFUL!) Set aside.
• Second, set out your 3 medium bowls. In the first one put 1 cup flour, and 3 tsp of lemon pepper and mix. The second bowl is your beaten eggs. The third bowl will be 1 cup of breadcrumbs mixed with your barbecue seasoning/season salt.
• Next, put a large skillet on the stove. Melt your 2 to 3 TBSP of vegetable Shortening on medium low.
• (You will want to start with your thickest Steak and end with your thinnest.) Take a steak with your fingers (if you don't mind globby fingers) or a set of tongs, and dredge it in the flour mixture on all sides. Then dredge it in the egg mixture (all sides) followed by the breadcrumb mixture. Carefully place in the skillet. Repeat this process until all steaks are in the skillet.
• Cook for approximately 6 minutes on each side. Check the center of your thickest steak with a knife before removing them from the heat. It should be just slightly pink or medium well done. (Its not a good idea to under or overcook wild game) Place the steak on a paper towel covered serving platter (to absorb the excess oil).
• Serve hot and enjoy!

ELK FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Lay steaks out flat.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Coat them with flour.
• Preheat skillet and oil.
• Lay steaks in skillet and sear them on both sides.
• Then turn stove down to medium low until well done, but not dry.
• The drippings can make a very good gravy!

COUNTRY-FRIED VENISON

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin into eight steaks. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, butter and Liquid Smoke if desired. Add steaks; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours., In a shallow bowl, combine egg and buttermilk. In another bowl, combine flour and seasoned salt. Drain steaks, discarding marinade. Dip steaks in buttermilk mixture, then roll in flour mixture. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook steaks in oil for 12-14 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning occasionally.

GRILLED ELK STEAKS

Steps:

• Using a fork or other tenderizing tool, puncture both sides of the elk steaks.
• Place elk steaks in a pan or dish.
• Sprinkle Italian dressing over the steaks. Turn to coat the opposite side of the steaks. (I use Good Seasons Italian Dressing that I make using red wine vinegar.)
• Sprinkle McCormick's Brand Montreal steak seasoning to coat one side of the steaks. (You could sprinkle seasoning over both sides, but if you use too much seasoning, you'll overpower the taste of the meat.).
• Cover the steaks with foil and place in the fridge.
• *Marinate at least an hour, overnight if possible.
• Grill steaks over medium heat approximately 5-6 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the steaks and the desired doneness.
• Serve with mushrooms. Enjoy!
• *Prep time does not include marinating time.