Depredation Duty: Velvet Bulls ‘25
Season ‘25 | Episode 01
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Outfitter Information
Palmer Outfitters
Brian Palmer
Phone: (719)588-3446
Email: PalmerOutfitters@gmail.com
Website: PalmerOutfitters.com
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Weapon: Browning X-Bolt 2
Ammo: Browning Ammo 6.8W & .300 Win Mag
Binos / Range Finder: Cabela’s CX Pro HD Rangefinding Binos
Outfit: Cabela’s SHE
Pack: Alps OutdoorZ Pack
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Location: Colorado
Species: Elk
Sex: Male (Bull)
Recipe
Breaded Elk Backstraps
Prep: 20 Minutes | Cook: 10-12 Minutes | Servings: 4 People
Ingredients:
1.5-2 lbs elk backstrap (trimmed, sliced into 1/2-inch mediallions or cutlets)
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 cup flour
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk or buttermilk
1-1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs (panko or Italian-style work great)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (optional but adds a savory crust)
1 tsp smoked paprika
Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
Optional Additional Ingredients:
Grazy (Country White, Brown, or Mushroom)
Mashed Potatioes or Wild Rice
Roasted Vegetables or Campfire Corn
Directions:
Tenderize
Lightly pound each elk medallion with a meat mallet (especially if it’s a mature bull) until about 1/4-1/3 inch thick. This breaks down fibers and helps cook evenly.
Season
Pat the meat dry, then season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika on both sides.
Breading Station
Bowl 1: Flour
Bowl 2: Eggs & Milk (Whisked)
Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs & Parmesan (Optional)
Bread the Backstraps
Dredge each medallion in flour (sshake off excess), dip in egg wash, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture. Press crumbs in well so it sticks.
Chill (Optional)
For extra crunch, let the breaded elk rest in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before frying. This helps the coating stay on better.
Fry ‘Em Up!
Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temp hits ~130-135ºF for a medium-rare cook. Don’t overcook, Elk is lean!
Rest & Serve
Drain on paper towels or a wire rack. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve with gravy, mashed potatoes, or however you like your campfire styled feast!
