Thanks to a generous friend, I have access to moose meat. I am way too lazy to hunt myself. For this cook we had some Moose Sirloin Steaks.
I gave the steaks a rub with Cabelas Open Season Whiskey Steak Seasoning.
I preheated the grill to as hot as it would go. Game has less fat and needs the high heat to brown. I cooked it to medium rare (internal temperature of 130 F. I really don’t suggest you cook it any more well done. Moose isn’t as tender as beef and if you cook it well done, it will be very tough.
We served it with creamy coleslaw and a tossed green salad.
The Verdict
Moose is stronger flavoured and tougher than beef but it is finer and less gamey than venison. If you cook it to no more than medium rare, it has a nice texture and a strong meaty taste. It is very lean and good for you. It is worth trying but is not for everyone.
The Old Fat Guy
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I’ve never had moose before. I think I need to make some generous hunter friends too. It looks fabulous.
Thanks, Beth. There is only one thing better than good food, and that is good friends.
The Old Fat Guy
This is fantastic!
So I haven’t been online much and have been strictly using my phone; and today jumped onto the smoker site and your wonderful blog alas too; AND, what do I find?
Not only do you have spectacular MOOSE steak but you cooked it perfectly! I am salivating and now want that! The powerful seed of suggestion indeed!
That’s truly beautiful! More more more!!!
So glad I stopped by!!! This is amazing!!!
Cheers! – LB
You are very kind with your your kind words, LB. Thanks!