In Praise of the Neck Roast

[SwaggyD]

This is what happens when marital communication is not clear. I could legit cry. Not because I need a new dinner plan but because I just wasted elk meat. FML. It’s totally f$&@ed

shred that B and let it soak in the juices on warm for 2-3 hours. bet it will be fantastic. throw it on a hoagie.

 

[TOGIE]

shred that B and let it soak in the juices on warm for 2-3 hours. bet it will be fantastic. throw it on a hoagie.

agreed.

crockpotting wildgame usually ends up with dry roasts. but those juices will do the trick once it's #shredded.

 

[SwaggyD]

agreed.

crockpotting wildgame usually ends up with dry roasts. but those juices will do the trick once it's #shredded.

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yup - i tried one that way and it was the driest roast i'd ever eaten. next one shredded and turned the juice into some gravy. delish!!

 

[nastynate]

yup - i tried one that way and it was the driest roast i'd ever eaten. next one shredded and turned the juice into some gravy. delish!!

Exactly! That’s what the stick of butter is for!

 

[MtnElk]

It was somewhat saved… but not for in-law consumption. I have lunch for the next 4 days though lol

 

[Flatbrimmer]

This is what happens when marital communication is not clear. I could legit cry. Not because I need a new dinner plan but because I just wasted elk meat. FML. It’s totally f$&@ed

I was not expecting that….

Bruh…

Wtf happened

 

[rtraverdavis]

It was somewhat saved… but not for in-law consumption. I have lunch for the next 4 days though lol

More butter, and shred! Sammiches!

 

[MtnElk]

Really good with runny eggs

 

[Irrelevant]

Bacon grease > butter

 

[geewhiz]

SwaggyD and Doug fckn Sticky know what I’m talking about.



Jokes about the virtues of Montana mule deer management and swollen forky necks aside, neck meat has become one of my favorite of elk or deer—especially Mississippi Roast style. Big chunk of sinewy meat, perfect for easy slow cooking.



Unbrowned roast in the slow cooker:


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Cover in a sliced up stick of butter, a packet of powdered ranch mix, a packet of au jus mix, most of a jar of pepperoncinis and a couple splashes of pepperoncini juice. Set slow cooker on high for four to eight hours, depending on the size of the roast.



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Done, ready to shred:


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Shredded:



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Cut some good crusty bread, throw on a pan, slop some shredded roast on the bread with some provolone, then drizzle with concentrated au jus. Put in the oven at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes. Sammiches:



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A solid New Year’s party snack.


What are your favorite ways to do neck roasts?

I'm making this tomorrow. Looks amazing. Don't have a neck but I already got a few packs of meat out to thaw. Wish me luck.

 

[Schaaf]

Big fan of neck roasts on larger game. I tried a bone in neck roast Antelope once and it came out looking like a snake in the pot.

 

[The Hedgehog]

At first glance without my readers - I thought this thread was “In praise of Norris Road”

 

[rtraverdavis]

At first glance without my readers - I thought this thread was “In praise of Norris Road”

I mean, it could be. Think of all the neck roasts that have come off Norris Road. Should be its own thread though. “Show your Norris Road neck roasts”

 

[brownbear932008]

Mississippi pot roast is pretty much our go to now with large roast. It's pretty hard to beat served open face style!

 

[geewhiz]

A bit of an experiment. No mule deer, this is elk and I switched up the OG recipe a bit. Wish me luck.

Thanks for the idea @rtraverdavis

Update: Turned out amazing. Would definitely make again.

 

[nastynate]

Anyone ever try a “cola roast”? Another low brow crockpot concoction… I just loaded up the crockpot. We will see. It’s a roast, cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and a can of coke. Ill report back to let you know if i think its worth working into the rotation

 

[nastynate]

Pretty good cola roast! Not better than Mississippi, but pretty good.

 

[Trial153]

Best pot roast on a deer by far

 

[MtnElk]

Take 2 on @rtraverdavis roast recipe for the neighbors super bowl party. Perfection. Did two things different: put the butter on the side so it created an instant pool of liquid to keep everything a bit moist and spritzed with apple cider from time to time. Slow and low for 8 hours and boom!

 

[BackofBeyond]

Take 2 on @rtraverdavis roast recipe for the neighbors super bowl party. Perfection. Did two things different: put the butter on the side so it created an instant pool of liquid to keep everything a bit moist and spritzed with apple cider from time to time. Slow and low for 8 hours and boom!

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We usually use the jars of sliced peppers, but now I’m gonna try whole.