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Ice Fishing => Recipes => Topic started by: davek on November 14, 2010, 07:00:33 PM

Title: Grilled Venison Backstrap
Post by: davek on November 14, 2010, 07:00:33 PM
 Tried this tonight and it was the best venison i have had in a long time hope everyone enjoys
2 pounds venison backstrap (tenderloin), cut into 2 inch chunks
1 quart apple cider
1 1/2 pounds thick sliced bacon
2 (12 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce, your choice




Place chunks of venison into a shallow baking dish, and pour enough apple cider in to cover them. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove, and pat dry. Discard apple cider, and return venison to the dish. Pour barbeque sauce over the chunks, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 more hours.


Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Charcoal is best, but if you must, use gas. Remove meat from the refrigerator, and let stand for 30 minutes, or until no longer chilled. Wrap each chunk of venison in a slice of bacon, and secure with toothpicks.



Brush the grill grate with olive oil when hot, and place venison pieces on the grill so they are not touching. The bacon will kick up some flames, so be ready. Grill, turning occasionally, until the bacon becomes slightly burnt, 15 to 20 minutes. The slower, the better. Dig in, and prepare to want more!
Title: Re: Grilled Venison Backstrap
Post by: ratherbefishing on November 19, 2010, 08:45:51 PM
A big thing around western Ohio is Venison "Bacon Burger." Bacon and Venison go really well together. So do Bacon and eggs, Bacon and Bacon, Bacon and Broccoli and Bacon and Shoes!