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Title: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: FLBentRider on January 16, 2011, 05:42:24 PM
I scored some venison tenderloin and "ham steak"

Its not a large quantity. each is a quart size bag, about 1/2 full. It's been frozen and I received it defrosted, so I need to cook it.

Smoked? Grilled? Dredged in Flour and pan fried?
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: squirtthecat on January 16, 2011, 05:44:39 PM

I'd make Canadian Bacon out of the tenderloin...   Just dry cure it like you would a pork loin, and smoke to 145° or so.
(somebody correct me on the final IT)

Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: classicrockgriller on January 16, 2011, 05:48:06 PM
If you have never had fryed Venison tenderloin, I would do that.

Melt in your mouth delicious.

Don't over cook it. It will fry up quick. Am have fryed Backstrap tonite for supper.

The tenderloin and Backstrap are different.

Backstrap is 2 1/2 to 3 " across. Tenderloin is about the size of a 50 cent piece.
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: Caneyscud on January 17, 2011, 06:03:13 AM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on January 16, 2011, 05:48:06 PM
If you have never had fryed Venison tenderloin, I would do that.

Melt in your mouth delicious.

Don't over cook it. It will fry up quick. Am have fryed Backstrap tonite for supper.

The tenderloin and Backstrap are different.

Backstrap is 2 1/2 to 3 " across. Tenderloin is about the size of a 50 cent piece.

Pan-fried venison - now you're talking some mighty fine eats! 
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: NePaSmoKer on January 17, 2011, 07:39:01 AM
slice that bambi into jerky
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: watchdog56 on January 17, 2011, 04:16:02 PM
I have made lots of venison on the grill. All I do is sprinkle Lawry's seasoning and garlic powder on it. When you cook it just make sure you cook ONLY until pink in the middle. You do NOT want it well done because it gets a more wild taste. If you get it pink in the middle it will taste great. Brother in laws have said they have never had venison taste that great.
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: OU812 on January 17, 2011, 07:28:19 PM
Quote from: watchdog56 on January 17, 2011, 04:16:02 PM
I have made lots of venison on the grill. All I do is sprinkle Lawry's seasoning and garlic powder on it. When you cook it just make sure you cook ONLY until pink in the middle. You do NOT want it well done because it gets a more wild taste. If you get it pink in the middle it will taste great. Brother in laws have said they have never had venison taste that great.

Ditto, with good lemon pepper.

Dont cook over 145 F, I like 140.
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: RAF128 on January 18, 2011, 10:16:30 AM
Read this thread yesterday and my mouth started to water, sooooo, got a tenderloin out to thaw and this morning I put it in a marinade I threw together.    It'll be pan fried later.
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: classicrockgriller on January 20, 2011, 11:26:37 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on January 16, 2011, 05:42:24 PM
I scored some venison tenderloin and "ham steak"

Its not a large quantity. each is a quart size bag, about 1/2 full. It's been frozen and I received it defrosted, so I need to cook it.

Smoked? Grilled? Dredged in Flour and pan fried?

What did you end up doing with your venison?

Mine ended up battered and pan fried with milk gravy.

Green beans and corn. Oven cooked french fries. And

fresh starter rolls. Killer meal.
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: FLBentRider on January 20, 2011, 11:34:02 AM
Nothing yet. I'm leaning toward the pan-fry.
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: Up In Smoke on January 20, 2011, 11:47:54 AM
Randy,
Cold smoke the loin, then slice thin and pan fry.
make a roux from the drippings and then thin into a gravy, bake some biscuits,
slice the biscuits and add a little gravy and a slice or two of loin...............Man what an awesome smokey breakfast
with a couple of over easy eggs!!
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: KyNola on January 20, 2011, 12:41:12 PM
UIS,
I think you just made FLBR pass out.  I'm pretty sure I heard a loud THUD!  Not sure that dish would fit in his diet but it sure would mine.
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: pensrock on January 20, 2011, 01:23:18 PM
If its tenderloin and not backstrap (loin) then cut into sirloin tip size bites and quick fry them in butter, garlic and onions. Do not over cook them. Mmmmm good. 
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: Up In Smoke on January 20, 2011, 01:41:00 PM
Larry,
It works well with beef and pork also  ;D
Title: Re: Gift of Venison - Suggestions?
Post by: flac203 on January 21, 2011, 06:23:03 AM
Anyone brine Venison first.