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Chipotle Honey Marinated Venison Backstrap

Chipotle Honey Marinated Venison Backstrap

  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Description

Discover the perfect Chipotle Honey Marinated Venison Backstrap recipe! Learn to create a spicy-sweet marinade that elevates venison to gourmet perfection.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs venison backstrap (907 g)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup honey (60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoon s soy sauce (30 ml)
  • 2 tablespoon s lime juice (30 ml)
  • 2 tablespoon s adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers (30 ml)
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1 g)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, and adobo sauce.
  2. Add chopped chipotle pepper and minced garlic to the bowl.
  3. Stir in ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to form the marinade.
  5. Place the venison backstrap in a large resealable plastic bag.
  6. Pour the marinade over the venison in the bag.
  7. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and massage to coat the meat.
  8. Refrigerate the marinating venison for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  9. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  10. Remove venison from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off.
  11. Place the venison backstrap on the preheated grill.
  12. Grill the venison for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for desired doneness.
  13. Remove the venison from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
  14. Slice the venison backstrap against the grain for serving.
  15. Serve immediately, accompanied by your choice of side dishes.

Notes

  • Ensure the honey dissolves completely for even sweetness distribution.
  • Remove air from the bag to enhance flavor absorption.
  • Allow venison to rest post-grilling for juicier, tender slices.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexicaine

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Fat: 12g
  • Protein: 20g

Keywords: venison backstrap marinade, chipotle honey venison, marinated venison backstrap, grill venison backstrap, spicy venison marinade, chipotle honey glaze

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