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Venison...Venison...Venison

Beli
Beli Posts: 10,751
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Cooking 3 venison cuts tomorrow:
1)Tenderloin 2) Loin (Backstrap) 3) Top Round

Could you suggest any recipes for the 3 options. TKS.

http://www.best-venison.com/processing.html

Comments

  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
    Here is some info. did y get my email regarding the plate?

    Venison, Ham, Richard Fl


    INGREDIENTS:
    1 1 1/2 Lbs Venison, Boneless Ham
    Italian Salad Dressing
    Garlic




    Preparation
    1 Marinated overnight in Italian Salad Dressing. Took out 1 hour before cooking and sprinkled garlic powder over the meat.
    Cooking
    1 BGE 350°F indirect, handful cherry wood chips. Cooked 1 hour 10 minutes for 150°F internal. Let rest for 10 minutes..


    Recipe Type
    Main Dish, Meat

    Recipe Source
    Source: BGE Forum, Richard Fl, 2007/04/30

    ********************************************

    Venison, Tenderloin, DeerHunter

    Yes, I know, a roulade is supposed to be some sort of fancy dessert, but I decided to go "Alabama Style" and make one with a deer tenderloin.I have had an egg for a little over a year, and am finally comfortable cooking on it. I have always visited the forum, but this is my first share - enjoy!

    Procedure:
    1 First, I s-cut the tenderloin, laid it flat and then pounded out until it was nice and flat. Then I marinated the meat in Moores (you can go fancier if you want, but I was pressed for time).
    2 Next, I cooked some bacon, but just partially, leaving it only cooked half-way. I do this, because when wrapping grilled items with bacon, the bacon never cooks al the way, unless you allow the meat it is wrapped around to overcook.
    3 I then laid out the bacon strips and laid the venison out on top of them. While I had some fresh bacon grease, I sauteed some mushrooms and spinach and layed them both in layers on top of the flattened tenderloin.
    4 I topped the veggies with sprinkled goat cheese, although next time, I will use a different cheese, like feta or parmesan - the goat cheese left a pasty taste in my mouth that I did not care for - or I might leave the cheese out all together.
    5 Finally, I took the ends of the bacon and the edge of the tenderloin and rolled everything up, securing it with toothpicks that had been soaking in water.
    6 I brought the dome temperature up to 300 and indirectly grilled the sucker for about 20 minutes, or as you can see, to a medium temp - I let the polder sit this one out. Before pulling it off the grill, I brushed some homemade BBQ sauce on top and the result was delicious!
    7 See for yourself:


    Recipe Type
    Meat

    Recipe Source
    Author: DeerHunter

    Source: BGE Forum, DeerHunter, 2006/06/26
  • Beli,
    Whatever you do, do not cook it past MR. There is almost no fat in it & it will det dry & stringy a lot quicker than you expect.
    Tom
  • PWise
    PWise Posts: 1,173
    Treat it like any roast just be very careful no to overcook, or your shoe sole will taste better...

    goes very well with garlic, italian seasoning, rosemary, thyme, sage, marjoram, oregano...

    If you want to take out the gaminess soak it overnight in the fridge, in milk with garlic and rosemary.

    Salud!
  • Beli
    Beli Posts: 10,751
    What internal temp. do you suggest??? 145 - 150?
  • Beli
    Beli Posts: 10,751
    Richard... Will send you the address in the States.
  • PWise
    PWise Posts: 1,173
    FDA says 160, don't listen to them...

    130-135 will be rare
    135-140 medium rare
    140-145 medium (do not go past this point) and remember that it will rise about 5 degrees while resting due to residual heat...
    145-155 medium well
    155-160 well done

    hope this helps!

    salud!!
  • Beli
    Beli Posts: 10,751
    Sounds like a plan....TKS will let you know!!
  • gymsox36
    gymsox36 Posts: 7
    PWise is right on target with the temps. I've cooked a lot of venison and recommend removing at 135-140*. Almost any marinade will work but I always add additional garlic. Venison and garlic just seem to go together. Cook and Enjoy!
  • Beli
    Beli Posts: 10,751
    Good advise Tks!!
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,573
    the first two i might keep simple, steaked with bacon wrap. if your going to try a marinade it would be for the round or maybe even mixed with fatty pork ground for some burgers. cook just like good beef, med/rare max. most ive seen has been overcooked in a pan with butter, you could try that with some, just dont overcook.
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • GrillDaddy
    GrillDaddy Posts: 295
    Pwise is right on the money. I did some Tenderlion over the weekend. middle at 138F, All family members enjoyed and all are still walking around. was a little pink/red in the middle.