How To Cook Venison Loin On The Grill

Venison is a leaner healthier red meat than beef but that same characteristic makes grilling deer meat a challenge.

How to cook venison loin on the grill. Bring to room temperature before grilling. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Let this cook 5 to 8 minutes without moving depending on how hot your grill is and how thick your venison loin is.

Do not touch squish or disturb them in anyway. Your venison backstrap is ready to serve to any veni hating non believer. The slower the better.

Over high heat cook down to about 1 2 cup. While grill heats pour marinade into a small pan. Unlike beef which bastes itself with its own fat during grilling deer meat especially the lean tenderloin lacks such a natural moisture control system.

Rotate the loin while you sear turning it only when it releases easily from the grill let the grill do the work. Grill turning occasionally until the bacon becomes slightly burnt 15 to 20 minutes. Put the meat on the hot side of the grill and sear on all sides.

You want to pull the steaks at 125 130f for a medium rare steak it s very important not to overcook venison. The bacon will kick up some flames so be ready. Heat up the grill with the lid on to high heat.

Stir in current jam or jelly. Paint with the bbq sauce. Place seasoned patties on the grill for 3 4 minutes.