Garlic Butter Elk Tenderloin
Deliciously tender elk tenderloin recipe with a rich homemade rosemary butter garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tenderloins approx 1 lb each
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp of butter plus some for the skillet
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 rosemary stalk
Instructions
- Bring tenderloins to room temperature and pat dry with a paper towel
- Salt and pepper on all sides generously.
- Heat a cast iron grill pan to medium-high heat. Butter each rib and add the tenderloins
- As soon as you add the meat, reduce the heat to medium, and sear both sides 4 minutes.
- Transfer meat to a plate to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- For The Sauce
- Add the butter, garlic and leaves from one rosemary stalk to a ramekin. Mash with a fork and add a dollop to each tenderloin.
Notes
Check the temperature with an instant thermometer for the desired doneness.
If you are cooking with larger tenderloins, you may consider finishing them in the oven at 400°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ozCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 147mgFiber: 1g
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