Elk Flat Iron

[JakeSCH]

Last year was the first time I cooked the “flat iron” steak off my cow elk. I was shocked by how good it was.

Needless to say, every flat iron going forward will be treated with the same regard as backstrap and fillet. Honestly, it might even be better than both, it is like a hybrid of the two. This is from my bull elk this year and it tasted way better than it looked!

montreal steak seasoning, seared over hot extra virgin olive oil.

 

[ilovesprig]

Jake,

Does the term "Flat iron" come the cast iron skillet or the steak itself?

 

[JakeSCH]

Jake,

Does the term "Flat iron" come the cast iron skillet or the steak itself?

the steak itself. It is on the inside of the front shoulder blade. It is not a common one you hear about but fantastic

 

[fish impaler]

I’ve always cut “flat iron” from the outside of the shoulder blade. Pretty small on a deer , but still worth the effort

 

[Lungpopper]

Flat irons are great. That’s why you
Lung-pop- em. Don’t ruin that shoulder

 

[JakeSCH]

Flat Iron Steak Cut - How to Cut a Flat Iron Steak | Hank Shaw

How to cut a flat iron steak from any large animal. The flat iron steak cut comes from the shoulder, and it is an especially flavorful steak.

honest-food.net

 

[Wister Junkie]

Gonna have to try it on next one!

 

[JakeSCH]

I’ve always cut “flat iron” from the outside of the shoulder blade. Pretty small on a deer , but still worth the effort

lol yes very much on the outside.

Flat irons are great. That’s why you
Lung-pop- em. Don’t ruin that shoulder

yeah it has me re-thinking shoulder shots for sure. At least I use primarily copper so not all is lost.