Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Elk Tenderloin

[RAM2500CTD]

Ingredients​

• 2lbs. Elk tenderloin
• Bacon 6 to 8 strips (raw)
• For the Sauce:
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or more if preferred)

Steps​

1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Using a brush, coat tenderloin with an even amount of sauce.
4. Cut bacon slices in half and wrap around the elk. Secure each end with sturdy toothpicks.
5. Place tenderloin on the grill and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, making a 1/4 turn every 4 to 5 minutes. Once the internal temperature of the tenderloins reaches 135-150 F and the bacon is nicely cooked, remove from the heat.
6. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then carefully remove toothpicks or skewers.
7. Carve into 1 1/4-inch slices and serve with your favorite sides.

 

[Jn78]

Man, putting ketchup on a tenderloin and cooking it to 150 degrees seems like a sin.

 

[TThomson5]

Thanks for sharing!!

 

[hilts]

I need to fire up the grill, it's spring, youth turkey hunt this weekend, and I see bacon wrapped turkey breast in my future. I might subtract the ketchup though.