Seared Elk Loin with Blackberry Beet Reduction | Edible Bozeman

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in elk rib roast (about 3 pounds)
• 4 tablespoons light olive oil
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• 10 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 pounds raw red beets, washed
• 2 cups chicken stock*
• 1 tablespoon high-quality blackberry liqueur or crème de cassis
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 fresh blackberries