Sirloin

Meat

Sirloin

Elk sirloin sits toward the rear loin—tender enough for steaks and quick roasts with good flavour. Large cervid lean red meat is milder than some wild venison when farmed or young. Sear and finish gently; sauce if past medium. Slice across the grain. A premium mid-range cut in North American and northern European game cookery.

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Characteristics

Preparations

GrilledPan FriedRoastedSliced

Traits

JuicyModerate TenderModerately TenderPremiumRoast Or GrillSteak Or RoastTenderVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 165

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 7.9 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.67 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.5 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.73 g
  • Cholesterol 69.9 mg
  • Sodium 58.2 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.4 g
  • Water 61.3 g
Detailed nutrients

Loin is typically among the leaner, tender muscle primals.

History

As elk cookery specialised, sirloin was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Indigenous North American hunters used elk as primary large-game meat.

Game processors portioned elk like beef into steaks, roasts and burger; sirloin of elk took a named place in that kitchen trade.

High-protein lean marketing put elk steaks into specialty butchers nationwide. Cooks treated sirloin of elk as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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