Elk Tenderloin

Ingredients:

• 1 to 1 ½ pounds Elk Tenderloin
• Blackberry Ginger Balsamic
• 1 tbs fresh thyme leaves
• ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup Soy sauce
• Oak, Pecan or Hickory chips for Grill

1. Mix soy sauce, thyme and nutmeg together. Place in a zip lock bag. Add tenderloin and marinate 8 hours in refrigerator.  Soak 1-2 cups of chips in water overnight.
2. Using a covered bbq, build charcoal fire and allow the fire to burn ½ hour. Scatter soaked chips over coals and close lid for 15 minutes.
3. Remove tenderloin from marinade. Place tenderloin on grill and baste with marinade. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turn, baste and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until internal temp reaches 135 degrees. Do not overcook.
4. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Drizzle Albinelli Blend’s Blackberry Ginger balsamic over the top and serve.