Wild Game

Bacon Wrapped Venison

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Difficulty: Intermediate

Looking for a recipe a little bit outside the norm? This Bacon Wrapped Venison is just the thing to shake up your menu. The earthy flavor is boosted with tasty bacon fat and sweetened up with our own Rossarooski's Honey Rib Rub, making for a delicious combination.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 350°F.
Step 2: Trim the backstrap of excess fat and silver skin, then cut into 1.5 inch thick medallions.
Step 3: Season each medallion with Rossarooski's Honey Rib Rub.
Step 4: Line 2 strips of bacon on a cutting board, wrap up the medallion, and place on a Mesh Cooking Mat.
Step 5: Repeat for the remaining medallions.
Step 6: Cook for 30-35 minutes until the medallions register 135°F and the bacon is crisp.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Ingredients

1 each Venison Backstrap
1 pound(s) Bacon, thin cut
3 tablespoon(s) Rossarooski's Honey Rib Rub

Tools Needed

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 350°F.
Step 2: Trim the backstrap of excess fat and silver skin, then cut into 1.5 inch thick medallions.
Step 3: Season each medallion with Rossarooski's Honey Rib Rub.
Step 4: Line 2 strips of bacon on a cutting board, wrap up the medallion, and place on a Mesh Cooking Mat.
Step 5: Repeat for the remaining medallions.
Step 6: Cook for 30-35 minutes until the medallions register 135°F and the bacon is crisp.

Chef Pairings

Serve up this Bacon Wrapped Venison with roasted veggies and wild rice or serve as a stand-out appetizer.