Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJake's DowntownElk Medallions Recipe

Elk Medallions Recipe

Inspired by Jake's Downtown
Time45m
Serves2

8 oz. of pan seared elk medallions served over garlic mashed potatoes & topped with a blackberry red wine sauce.

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Ingredients

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Elk Medallions

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Blackberry Red Wine Sauce

Method

Elk Medallions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Elk

    Season the elk medallions with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Elk

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the elk medallions and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Adjust cooking time for desired doneness.

  3. 3

    Rest the Elk

    Remove the elk from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  1. 4

    Cook the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the russet potatoes into quarters. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 5

    Add Garlic

    In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the peeled garlic cloves to the pot with the potatoes.

  3. 6

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and garlic, then return to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Blackberry Red Wine Sauce

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, red wine, honey, and a pinch of salt.

  2. 8

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the blackberries have broken down.

  3. 9

    Finish the Sauce

    Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and the sauce is glossy.

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