Tenderized smothered deersteaks in gravy is my favorite. They will melt in your mouth. It's also hard to beat fried deer strips.I've never killed an Elk, but I have eaten some, and it was pretty dang good. It tasted like a mixture of venison and beef. Fried gator is alsovery good. Fried turkey strips and fried squirrel are tops on my list along with deer.