Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstraps
The next time you bring home a deer (or elk or moose), make Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstraps. The flavor of the venison backstraps wrapped in crispy bacon, seasoned perfectly, and smoked on the pellet smoker is nothing short of amazing.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 369kcal
Equipment
- Pellet grill
- 25-30 Toothpicks
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 whole venison backstraps 2-3 pounds each
- 2 tablespoons La Grille Wild Whiskey Smoked BBQ Rub or your favorite BBQ rub
- 8 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225℉.
- Trim the backstraps to remove any silver skin. Pat dry the venison backstraps with a paper towel.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of dry rub over the backstraps, front and back.
- Wrap each backstrap with bacon, just barely overlapping the pieces. Secure each piece of bacon on both sides with toothpicks.
- Place the bacon-wrapped backstraps directly on the grill grates of the pellet grill. Close the lid and smoke for 1 hour and 30 minutes, flipping over halfway. The backstrap is done when the internal temperature reaches your desired temperature. For me, that is 145℉.
- Carefully remove the backstrap from the smoker, tent it with aluminum foil, and let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Trim off any silver skin or fat before preparing the venison meat. This helps remove the gamey flavor.
- Use regular cut bacon. It cooks evenly and crisps up nicely.
- Don't skimp on the seasoning. Sprinkle it on the outside of the bacon for even more flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to watch the temperature so you don't overcook it. Aim for a temperature between 130-150°F, or 160°F according to the USDA recommendations.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 971mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 11mg
