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Elk meat
Posted on 11/12/15 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 11/12/15 at 4:55 pm
I killed an elk and I'm going to make ground meat with some of it. I was told by several people to mix at about 15% with beef fat. Where do I get beef fat from? And does this sound about right?
What else should I make with the meat?
Thanks
What else should I make with the meat?
Thanks
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Posted on 11/12/15 at 4:57 pm to 07Tiger
Elk is very very lean, I would cut it with ground meat and call it a day.
60% elk
40% beef
60% elk
40% beef
This post was edited on 11/12/15 at 6:01 pm
Posted on 11/12/15 at 5:05 pm to 07Tiger
When we grind whitetail meat we do it about 70/30 deer meat to beef fat or bacon rinds
Posted on 11/12/15 at 5:36 pm to 07Tiger
You could always mix in with pork fat.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 5:40 pm to 07Tiger
Sounds like that could be correct, if you use straight beef fat. I mix my ground deer 95% deer/5% beef fat.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 5:43 pm to bootlegger
That aint dry boot? Always mixed mine 60/40. Dont know if deer is much diff from elk tho
OP.....call your local grocery store, some just throw their fat away and they will store it for you if you reserve it.
OP.....call your local grocery store, some just throw their fat away and they will store it for you if you reserve it.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 5:44 pm to sonoma8
Not at all, pretty much perfect IMO. Sometimes I don't even have to drain it after cooking it. Like I said, ya gotta use straight beef fat, not just trimmings.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 5:45 pm to sonoma8
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Posted on 11/12/15 at 5:47 pm to bootlegger
Just for my own curiosity, why beef fat and not pork fat?
Posted on 11/12/15 at 5:53 pm to sonoma8
Huge difference between using actual fat and another fatty meat. Most people get the percentages mixed up. You want the final mix to be about 5% fat. So either use pure fat at that ratio, estimate how much is in the pork you're using, or buy ground beef with a noted fat % and do the math.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 5:57 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
I see. I mainly mix my deer and pork ratio 60/40. Using pork boston butts tho. Sorry OP, didnt mean to high jack
Posted on 11/12/15 at 6:02 pm to 07Tiger
My dad buys pork fat from the butcher at Brookshires for $1/lb.
Might just stick your head in a few grocery stores and see if they can help you
Might just stick your head in a few grocery stores and see if they can help you
Posted on 11/12/15 at 6:08 pm to Polar Pop
why would you waste that great lean meat and ruin it with 20-30% fat?
id do 5% fat max, but lean Elk meat is terrific as is. eat healthy man!
id do 5% fat max, but lean Elk meat is terrific as is. eat healthy man!
Posted on 11/12/15 at 7:20 pm to dallastiger55
More info on the dead elk!!!!! Where'd you shot that bad boy?! An elk is on my bucket lie for sure. The meat for me is second to none.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 7:51 pm to JJBTiger2012
Pictures please. I have elk hunting envy big time.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 8:00 pm to sonoma8
quote:Because he wants hamburger meat not sausage.
Just for my own curiosity, why beef fat and not pork fat?
Posted on 11/12/15 at 8:44 pm to 07Tiger
Elk meat in a gravy is delicious! 
Posted on 11/12/15 at 10:49 pm to lsuguru
Dead serious I will buy some meat from you. I'm dying to get some elk meat
Please let me know
Please let me know
Posted on 11/12/15 at 11:31 pm to dallastiger55
Haven't had it in years. But yeah, im in the same boat as you, I would pay money for that shite. Love it
Posted on 11/15/15 at 6:26 pm to KingRanch
So try to find straight beef fat or can I find fatty ground meat and use it?
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