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Roasted Elk Jalapeño Poppers
By Eva Shockey
Eva Shockey made wood-fired bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers even better by adding fresh strips of elk into the equation. Make sure to marinate the elk for at least 2 hours and up to overnight for best results.
Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Pellets
Cherry
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
10
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| 4 | elk steaks |
| 1 Cup | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 Cup | fresh squeezed lime juice |
| 1 Cup | soy sauce |
| 20 Medium | jalapeño peppers |
| 10 Slices | bacon |
| 12 Ounce | herb & garlic flavored cream cheese, room temp |
| As Needed | honey, for serving (optional) |
Steps
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Elk Jalapeno Poppers Recipe | Traeger Grills
1
Mix the lime juice, Worcestershire and soy sauce together in a large bowl. Alternatively, you can pour the ingredients directly into a large resealable bag. Add sliced steak, cover and let sit for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.
Ingredients
4 elk steaks
1 Cup Worcestershire sauce
1 Cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1 Cup soy sauce
2
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
3
Remove the steak from the marinade and thinly slice into bite-sized pieces so they are approximately the same width and length as the jalapeños.
4
Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and center membrane, then set aside.
Ingredients
20 Medium jalapeño peppers
5
Cut the bacon in half crosswise. Set aside.
Ingredients
10 Slices bacon
6
Spoon cream cheese equally into all jalapeño halves.
Ingredients
12 Ounce herb & garlic flavored cream cheese, room temp
7
Lay one slice of marinated elk on top of each jalapeño. Wrap each jalapeño popper with one piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick if needed.
8
Place on grill, cut-side up for 10 to 15 minutes, or until elk is cooked and jalapeños are tender and lightly charred.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
9
Remove from the Traeger and optionally drizzle with honey before serving. Enjoy!
Ingredients
As Needed honey, for serving (optional)
