How good is elk meat?

If you've been lucky enough to have a tender, lean elk steak right off of the grill, then you know what all the fuss is about. For those that haven't had the chance to try free range elk, the flavor is similar to beef, and is often described as clean and slightly sweet. All of our elk are raised on ranches here in the Mountain West. read more

Elk meat is a one of those rare foods that is very healthy for you and still tastes great! - Elk is naturally low in fat, low in cholesterol and high in protein. -Elk is a dark red, dense meat. read more

With ground elk meat, red bell peppers, chipotle peppers, onions, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, honey, cinnamon, pumpkin, and a range of other spices and ingredients, this recipe reads a bit like a witches brew. read more

Elk is beyond good, especially the tenderloins and backstrap. Second only to moose IMO. As already posted, exactly how good depends on how the meat is taken care of from the time the animal hits the ground to the time it hits your plate. read more