Grilled Venison Backstrap

SUBMITTED BY: TIKCUF99  PHOTO BY: Cyndi 

"Tender chunks of venison are marinated twice, and wrapped in thick bacon before being grilled until crispy on the outside. A venison version of Filet Mignon. This is a heavenly use of the best part of a deer. For the BBQ sauce, I prefer hickory flavored."
Grilled Venison Backstrap Recipe
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 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

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Cocktail Sidecar
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Smooth Sweet Tea

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 6, 2007 by KC192 
I really don't like deer. I had never even tried it until I married an avid hunter who likes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 31, 2005 by Pam K. 
I'm giving it 5 stars because my ex-hubby said it was awesome! I tried it but I made a HUGE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 4, 2003 by TIKCUF99 
WOW! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 26, 2006 by Vicki Hudson 
I made this recipe for my hunter husband, brother and family - there was not a bit left. At... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 2, 2006 by liz 
This recipe is fantastic!!! I made it for my family and everyone just loved it. My husband,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2006 by Traci B 
This was very good and I am not a big fan of venison. There was no gamey taste. My husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 13, 2005 by ACKOLIBA 
Excellent! Excellent! This was the first time I had ever cooked venison and this recipe made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 12, 2005 by SGT508 
I made this recipe exactly like it appears here. It is one of the best venison tenderloin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2005 by H.M. 
delicious! thanks! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 28, 2005 by AENGLISH 
I am not a big fan of venison, but you could not tell at all with this recipe. It was awesome!! MORE


 
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