Juicy Elk Burgers

Wondering how to make an elk hamburger not taste like a dried out hockey puck? Look no further. Miss Allies Kitchen shares a secret to keep the patties from drying out. The key? Folding in cold shredded butter to the patty will keep the burger moist and delicious. Since elk meat is so naturally lean, adding fat will keep it tasting delicious even through the cooking process. 

Adding fat will keep the burger from drying out, however, don't forget the most important piece to good tasting game meat. How the meat is handled in the field takes first seat when determining the quality you'll achieve. Getting the meat cooling as quickly as possible, hanging the meat in a temperature controlled environment for at least 4 days, and grinding your meat twice will all help prior to cooking the prized protein.