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2018-12-11 17:54:06 UTC  

good luck on finals week 💪

2018-12-11 18:09:05 UTC  

anybody in here cook?

2018-12-11 18:09:10 UTC  

yea.

2018-12-11 18:09:13 UTC  

cause im an adult

2018-12-11 18:09:19 UTC  

you'd be surprised

2018-12-11 18:09:37 UTC  

so question: i've been buying bison and elk steaks and everytime i cook them, they're getting tough and dry

2018-12-11 18:09:48 UTC  

is it because i'm cooking them like they're beef steaks?

2018-12-11 18:10:33 UTC  

i have medium rare on cuts of beef down, but when i apply the same time and temp to bison and elk, the results aren't the same and it vexes me

2018-12-11 18:11:22 UTC  

Try a lower temp, turn more often

2018-12-11 18:11:40 UTC  

i'll try that

2018-12-11 18:11:47 UTC  

seems counterintuitive though, not going to lie

2018-12-11 18:11:49 UTC  

D:

2018-12-11 18:12:16 UTC  

Grilling or in a frying pan?

2018-12-11 18:12:25 UTC  

cast iron on stove top

2018-12-11 18:12:32 UTC  

but i preheat the cast iron in the oven first

2018-12-11 18:13:08 UTC  

Try medium or medium high setting.

2018-12-11 18:13:15 UTC  

maybe i should try cooking bison and elk without preheating the pan first?

2018-12-11 18:13:25 UTC  

because it's leaner than beef

2018-12-11 18:13:27 UTC  

Do you add oil?

2018-12-11 18:13:44 UTC  

yes sir, about two table spoons and butter on top of that

2018-12-11 18:13:51 UTC  

for the fat content and to help with the crust

2018-12-11 18:14:05 UTC  

Preheating is necessary then

2018-12-11 18:14:10 UTC  

fml

2018-12-11 18:14:17 UTC  

this shit, legit makes me feel like a moron

2018-12-11 18:14:21 UTC  

it shouldn't be this hard. LMAO

2018-12-11 18:14:30 UTC  

Its not

2018-12-11 18:15:03 UTC  

The lower heat and more frequent turning keeps the juices in. You just cook it longer

2018-12-11 18:15:13 UTC  

that's what i mean

2018-12-11 18:15:23 UTC  

that's the complete opposite on how i was taught to cook beef steaks

2018-12-11 18:15:28 UTC  

but i'm more than happy to give it a shot

2018-12-11 18:15:47 UTC  

Cook the elk like fish short time on each side

2018-12-11 18:15:55 UTC  

Ive never cooked beef steak.

2018-12-11 18:16:06 UTC  

And ps always use a hot pan

2018-12-11 18:16:26 UTC  

thanks guys, i'll give this a shot

2018-12-11 18:16:34 UTC  

Also let it rest for 2-5 min before you cut into it

2018-12-11 18:16:37 UTC  

only reason i started buying bison and elk is to support a local butcher

2018-12-11 18:17:43 UTC  

he's pretty cool, if you bring game in, he'll process it for you for $50 or you can exchange some of the meat for the processing service

2018-12-11 18:17:45 UTC  

I cook elk all the time only thing I worry about is the spices for flavoring

2018-12-11 18:18:00 UTC  

sage is pretty good on elk, i've found

2018-12-11 18:18:01 UTC  

I like to rub spices on the raw meat.

2018-12-11 18:18:22 UTC  

Cooks in the flavor