Best Elk Roast Crock Pot Recipe: Tender Wild Game Delight

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs elk roast (chuck or shoulder cut)
• Premium wild game meat cut (approximately 2-3 inches thick)
• Look for a well-marbled roast with minimal connective tissue
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 large yellow onions (roughly chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 large carrots (cut into 2-inch chunks)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 1 cup beef or game stock
• 1/4 cup red wine (optional)
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves