Mom's Shredded Elk Sandwiches

Reminiscent of sloppy joes, this recipe can be used with elk or venison - it takes away that gamey taste!

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

Step 2

Cover, and cook on High until the meat shreds easily with a fork, about 5 hours. Shred, and serve on the hamburger buns.