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Smoked Elk Loin with Creamy Polenta

Smoked Elk Loin with Creamy Polenta

By Traeger Kitchen

Rosemary is the perfect complement for this delicious game meat. Freshly harvest elk loin is rubbed down with rosemary, garlic, a little salt & pepper and roasted over smoky mesquite hardwood and served on top of a hearty, homemade polenta.

Prep Time

2 Hours

Cook Time

2 Hours
30 Minutes

Pellets

Big Game Blend

Ingredients

Number of people serving

6

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Units of measurement:
main
1 1/2 Pound (12 oz) elk loin
1 Sprig rosemary, minced
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 Teaspoon olive oil
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon pepper
1 Cup Polenta
3 Tablespoon butter
To Taste kosher salt

Step

  • 1

    Combine rosemary, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub over elk loin. Marinate for 2 hours.

  • 2

    When ready to cook, set temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  • 3

    Place the elk loin directly on the grill grate and cook for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 100℉

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    100 ˚F / 38 ˚C

  • 4

    Remove from the grill and increase the temperature to 375℉.

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  • 5

    When the grill is to temperature, place the elk loin back on the grill grate and roast until the internal temperature reaches 120℉. Remove from the grill and let rest 5-7 minutes before slicing.

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

    120 ˚F / 49 ˚C

  • 6

    For the polenta: In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring 5-1/2 cups water and 1 Tbsp kosher salt to a boil over high heat. Add the polenta slowly, whisking continuously. Turn the heat down to low, and continue cooking for another 20 minutes, whisking often. Add another 1/2 cup water as needed, about every 20 minutes. The flame should be low, so that the polenta is barely simmering. Whisk in butter and season to taste.

  • 7

    Serve the polenta with the sliced elk loin on top. Enjoy!

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