Grilled Venison Backstrap Recipe
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Grilled Venison Backstrap

By: TIKCUF99 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (199)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Cocktail Sidecar
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Smooth Sweet Tea
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
5 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 Servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds venison backstrap, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 quart apple cider
  • 1 1/2 pounds thick sliced bacon
  • 2 (12 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce, your choice

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by KC192   view full review
I really don't like deer. I had never even tried it until I married an avid hunter who likes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2005 by Pam K.   view full review
I'm giving it 5 stars because my ex-hubby said it was awesome! I tried it but I made a HUGE...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by TIKCUF99   view full review
WOW!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2005 by SGT508   view full review
I made this recipe exactly like it appears here. It is one of the best venison tenderloin...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2006 by Traci B   view full review
This was very good and I am not a big fan of venison. There was no gamey taste. My husband...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by Vicki Hudson   view full review
I made this recipe for my hunter husband, brother and family - there was not a bit left. At...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by ACKOLIBA   view full review
Excellent! Excellent! This was the first time I had ever cooked venison and this recipe made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2006 by liz   view full review
This recipe is fantastic!!! I made it for my family and everyone just loved it. My husband,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2010 by YAKKOJ   view full review
I am about to make this-- and i have read the comments, trying to improve my method of cooking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2005 by AENGLISH   view full review
I am not a big fan of venison, but you could not tell at all with this recipe. It was awesome!!

 

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