How to Cook Elk Ribs Recipe
Learn how to cook elk ribs with this elk rib recipe that makes tender, super meaty ribs, sure to cause some serious finger licking.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
FOR THE ELK RIBS
- 3 to 4 pounds elk ribs, each about 4 to 6 inches long
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mesquite flavored liquid smoke
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
RIB DRY RUB RECIPE
- 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
Instructions
- Go elk hunting, shoot an elk, and harvest the ribs.
- Before we add the dry rub, we want to rinse the elk ribs and pat them dry with a paper towel. Now you need to trim the ribs and remove the membrane from the back of the bones. This is easiest to remove with a paper towel. Just use a sharp knife to lift one of the corners of the membrane, then grab it with the paper towel and pull – it should come right off in one go. If that doesn't work, you can use the same sharp knife to trim the waxy fat off the bone side, and to trim the silver skin off of the meaty side of the ribs.
- In a small bowl, stir together the salt, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and Herbes de Provence. Rub it all over the ribs, generously coating all sides.
- Place the trivet (or rack) in the bottom of an electric pressure cooker. Pour in the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke. Place the ribs inside the pot, standing them on the trivet on their side and wrapping the rack around the inside of the pot like a circle.
- Cover and seal the pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release completely (about 15 minutes). You will know it is released when the pin drops.
- Preheat the oven to the broil setting. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Transfer the cooked elk ribs to the foil, then brush liberally with your favorite barbecue sauce. Place under the broiler for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce begins to caramelize. Slice ribs between the bones and serve.
