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ITALIAN ELK SANDWICHES

By Smokey Solis, Communication and Education Specialist

Put away that cold lunch meat. These Italian Elk Sandwiches will warm you up on any cold day! While we prefer to use an elk
roast, this recipe can be made with any type of roast you desire.

Ingredients Directions

4 lb elk roast • Preheat oven to 350°F. • Remove roast, carefully wrap in plastic wrap,
2 Tbsp toasted fennel seed • Add 4 Tbsp of neutral cooking oil to an oven- and refrigerate for two hours to firm up the
2 Tbsp toasted coriander safe pot on stovetop. Heat for about 5 minutes roast.
2 Tbsp paprika on medium-high. • Meanwhile, in roasting pot, heat broth on stove
2 Tbsp chile flakes • Carefully place roast into hot oil and sear on over medium heat. Add 4 to 6 cups water and
2 Tbsp garlic powder each side, making sure to create a brown crust stir, scraping bottom of pan to remove crust
2 Tbsp onion powder around the whole roast, about 2 minutes on (fond) left from searing. The fond adds flavor
2 Tbsp beef bouillon paste each side. The goal is to create an outside crust, to the broth.
6 cups beef broth not to cook the meat internally. • Reduce heat and simmer about 30 to 45 minutes,
6 cups water • Stir all spices into beef broth, then carefully watching carefully to keep from burning.
8-12 brioche rolls add beef broth to pot. • Remove roast from refrigerator and cut slices
Giardiniera as thinly as possible.
(optional, for topping) • Cut a piece of parchment paper to the size of • Bring broth to a light boil and add enough
pot and place on top of roast.
Jarred sweet peppers meat to broth for as many sandwiches as you
(optional, for topping) • Put pot into oven and bake roast until a meat want. After 15 to 20 seconds, use a fork or
thermometer shows an internal temperature
of 145°F. tongs to pull meat from broth and place on a
roll. Repeat with remaining meat and rolls.

Once you have your basic sandwiches made, you can add toppings of your choosing. I enjoy jarred
sweet peppers. Ladle some broth into a bowl for dipping, and enjoy this masterpiece of a sandwich!

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