Braised Antelope Chile Verde
By Traeger Kitchen
This braised antelope melts in your mouth and comes packin' heat. Perfectly seasoned antelope shoulder slow-roasted in a bubbly tomatillo sauce with potatoes, and topped with fresh cilantro for a fully loaded spoonful.
Prep Time
45 Min
Cook Time
2 Hrs
45 Min
Pellets
Big Game Blend
Yields: 6 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 3 Cupchicken stock
- 1 PoundTomatillos, Husked, Rinsed, Cut into 1/2 inch wedges
- 1 BunchGreen Onion, Coarsely Chopped
- 1 1/2 CupCilantro, Fresh with Tender Stems
- 2 Clovegarlic, peeled
- As Neededolive oil
- As Neededsalt and pepper
- 5 PoundAntelope Shoulder, Trimmed, Cut Into 2" Cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 TablespoonCumin Seeds, whole
- 3/4 CupMild Green Chile, Diced, Roasted, Peeled and Seeded (Hatch or Anaheim)
- 2 Teaspoondried oregano
- 1 PoundYukon Gold Potatoes, Peeled, Cut Into 3/4" Cubes
Units of Measurement:
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Step 1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 375℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Add a dutch oven pan to the grill to preheat as well.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Step 2
In a food processor, puree 2 cups of chicken stock, 1/4 of the tomatillos, the green onions, cilantro and stems and garlic. Set salsa verde aside.
Ingredients
2 Cup chicken stock
1/4 Pound Tomatillos, Husked, Rinsed, Cut into 1/2 inch wedges
1 Bunch Green Onion, Coarsely Chopped
1 1/2 Cup Cilantro, Fresh with Tender Stems
2 Clove garlic, peeled
Step 3
Add olive oil the pre-heated dutch oven pan. Season antelope pieces with salt and pepper and working in batches, add antelope to dutch oven. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a bowl.
00:16
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Ingredients
As Needed olive oil
As Needed salt and pepper
5 Pound Antelope Shoulder, Trimmed, Cut Into 2" Cubes
Step 4
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pot, add extra oil if needed. Add onion to pot and sauté until soft. Sprinkle cumin seeds over onions, and cook until onion is golden brown and cumin is toasted.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
2 Tablespoon Cumin Seeds, whole
Step 5
Add remaining tomatillos and cook until tender and browned in spots, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
00:08
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Ingredients
3/4 Pound Tomatillos, Husked, Rinsed, Cut into 1/2 inch wedges
Step 6
Return antelope and juices to pot. Add 2 cups reserved salsa verde, 1 cups stock, chiles, and oregano. Cover, and cook for approximately 2 hours until meat is very tender.
02:00
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Ingredients
1 Cup chicken stock
3/4 Cup Mild Green Chile, Diced, Roasted, Peeled and Seeded (Hatch or Anaheim)
2 Teaspoon dried oregano
Step 7
Add potatoes to antelope and cook about 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
00:30
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Ingredients
1 Pound Yukon Gold Potatoes, Peeled, Cut Into 3/4" Cubes
Step 8
Stir in remaining salsa verde. If the sauce is too thick, thin with more chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper and serve. Enjoy!
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