Description
Discover a mouthwatering Traeger venison backstrap recipe that will elevate your grilling game. Learn the secret to perfectly cooked venison with this step-by-step guide!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 g) venison backstrap (about 900 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (about 30 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder (about 5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder (about 5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika (about 5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground black pepper (about 5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt (about 5 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh rosemary, chopped (about 3 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh thyme, chopped (about 3 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce (about 15 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) steak sauce (about 15 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard (about 15 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice (about 30 milliliters)
Instructions
- Preheat your Traeger grill to 225°F (107°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the venison backstrap.
- In another bowl, combine the chopped rosemary, thyme, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Pour the marinade over the venison backstrap, ensuring it is well coated.
- Let the venison marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, in the refrigerator.
- Remove the venison from the marinade and let it come to room temperature.
- Place the venison backstrap directly onto the grill grates.
- Smoke the venison until it reaches an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Remove the venison from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice the venison backstrap into medallions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Consider increasing the amount of chopped rosemary and thyme in the marinade for a more robust herb flavor.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness, using a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Experiment with various types of steak sauce or add a hint of honey for sweetness in the marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 60g
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