Mom's Shredded Elk Sandwiches

Reminiscent of Sloppy Joes, Mom's shredded elk sandwiches include ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, elk, and more.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 2 teaspoons celery salt
• 10 hamburger buns, split
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
• 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1.5 cups ketchup
• 1 (4 pound) elk roast, cut in half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, mustard powder, lemon juice, liquid smoke, celery salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, hot sauce, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Place elk roast into a large slow cooker; pour sauce over top.

Step 2

Cover, and cook on High until meat shreds easily with a fork, about 5 hours; shred. Serve on hamburger buns.