Wild Elk Tomahawk with Blackberry Bourbon Sauce

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Apply olive oil as a binder to the elk tomahawk.
  2. 2Apply olive oil as a binder to the elk tomahawk.
  3. 3Apply olive oil as a binder to the elk tomahawk.
  4. 4Season the elk tomahawk generously with Cuso's Maple Bourbon Rub.
  5. 5Season the elk tomahawk generously with Cuso's Maple Bourbon Rub.
  6. 6Season the elk tomahawk generously with Cuso's Maple Bourbon Rub.
  7. 7Insert a meat probe into the elk tomahawk.
  8. 8Insert a meat probe into the elk tomahawk.
  9. 9Insert a meat probe into the elk tomahawk.
  10. 10Place the elk tomahawk on the smoker.
  11. 11Place the elk tomahawk on the smoker.
  12. 12Place the elk tomahawk on the smoker.
  13. 13Finely dice a shallot.
  14. 14Finely dice a shallot.
  15. 15Finely dice a shallot.
  16. 16Mince elephant garlic cloves.
  17. 17Mince elephant garlic cloves.
  18. 18Mince elephant garlic cloves.
  19. 19Chop parsley for garnish.
  20. 20Chop parsley for garnish.
  21. 21Chop parsley for garnish.
  22. 22Melt butter in a pan.
  23. 23Melt butter in a pan.
  24. 24Melt butter in a pan.
  25. 25Add diced shallots and minced garlic to the melted butter and cook until softened.
  26. 26Add diced shallots and minced garlic to the melted butter and cook until softened.
  27. 27Add diced shallots and minced garlic to the melted butter and cook until softened.
  28. 28Add thyme and blackberries to the pan.
  29. 29Add thyme and blackberries to the pan.
  30. 30Add thyme and blackberries to the pan.
  31. 31Season with crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  32. 32Season with crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  33. 33Season with crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  34. 34Add bourbon to the pan and flambé it.
  35. 35Add bourbon to the pan and flambé it.
  36. 36Add bourbon to the pan and flambé it.
  37. 37Stir in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar.
  38. 38Stir in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar.
  39. 39Stir in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar.
  40. 40Chop potatoes into small cubes for faster cooking.
  41. 41Chop potatoes into small cubes for faster cooking.
  42. 42Chop potatoes into small cubes for faster cooking.
  43. 43Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes.
  44. 44Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes.
  45. 45Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes.
  46. 46Strain the boiled potatoes.
  47. 47Strain the boiled potatoes.
  48. 48Strain the boiled potatoes.
  49. 49Add butter, heavy cream, Cuso's Grassen Gravel seasoning, and white truffle olive oil to the potatoes.
  50. 50Add butter, heavy cream, Cuso's Grassen Gravel seasoning, and white truffle olive oil to the potatoes.
  51. 51Add butter, heavy cream, Cuso's Grassen Gravel seasoning, and white truffle olive oil to the potatoes.
  52. 52Puree the potatoes.
  53. 53Puree the potatoes.
  54. 54Puree the potatoes.
  55. 55Sear the elk tomahawk over direct heat.
  56. 56Sear the elk tomahawk over direct heat.
  57. 57Sear the elk tomahawk over direct heat.
  58. 58Flambé the elk with a little bourbon while searing.
  59. 59Flambé the elk with a little bourbon while searing.
  60. 60Flambé the elk with a little bourbon while searing.
  61. 61Slice the perfectly cooked elk tomahawk.
  62. 62Slice the perfectly cooked elk tomahawk.
  63. 63Slice the perfectly cooked elk tomahawk.
  64. 64Place the truffle potato puree on a serving board.
  65. 65Place the truffle potato puree on a serving board.
  66. 66Place the truffle potato puree on a serving board.
  67. 67Arrange the sliced elk tomahawk on top of the puree.
  68. 68Arrange the sliced elk tomahawk on top of the puree.
  69. 69Arrange the sliced elk tomahawk on top of the puree.
  70. 70Spoon the blackberry bourbon sauce over the elk.
  71. 71Spoon the blackberry bourbon sauce over the elk.
  72. 72Spoon the blackberry bourbon sauce over the elk.
  73. 73Garnish with fresh parsley.
  74. 74Garnish with fresh parsley.
  75. 75Garnish with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 Wild Elk Tomahawk
  • 1 Wild Elk Tomahawk
  • 1 Wild Elk Tomahawk
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Cuso's Maple Bourbon Rub
  • Cuso's Maple Bourbon Rub
  • Cuso's Maple Bourbon Rub
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Shallot
  • 3 cloves Elephant Garlic
  • 3 cloves Elephant Garlic
  • 3 cloves Elephant Garlic
  • Parsley
  • Parsley
  • Parsley
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Thyme
  • Thyme
  • Thyme
  • Blackberries
  • Blackberries
  • Blackberries
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Bourbon
  • Bourbon
  • Bourbon
  • Brown sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Potatoes
  • Potatoes
  • Potatoes
  • Heavy cream
  • Heavy cream
  • Heavy cream
  • Cuso's Grassen Gravel seasoning
  • Cuso's Grassen Gravel seasoning
  • Cuso's Grassen Gravel seasoning
  • White truffle olive oil
  • White truffle olive oil
  • White truffle olive oil

Equipment

Meat thermometerSmokerCutting boardKnifePanSpatulaPotStrainerBowlTongsGrill

Tips

  • This is what I like to call a "one ecosystem meal", where you find elk, you find blackberries, so it paired perfectly.
  • Don't squeeze the meat, just look at it.