Texas Style Barbecue Venison Roast Food

TEXAS-STYLE BARBECUE VENISON ROAST

Steps:

• Heat a small pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the butter and onions, then sauté until translucent. Whisk in the remaining ingredients and bring it to a soft boil. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes to reduce. Transfer to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and purée until smooth. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the sauce and dilute it with a 1-2 tablespoons of water to use for mopping.
• Trim the silverskin on the outside of the roast and season liberally with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 48.
• Prepare your smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions using your choice of wood or pellets. Set the temperature around 180 degrees.
• Place the venison on the top rack of the smoker if possible. Place a container or foil tray filled with water on the bottom rack directly underneath the meat to release steam. Smoke for 30 minutes until the outside is dry and tacky and then mop the surface with the barbecue sauce. Continue to mop every 30 minutes for 2 -3 more hours.
• Generously baste the meat with the barbecue sauce again, then wrap it tightly in either pink butcher paper or aluminum foil.
• Return the meat to the smoker, and increase the heat to 200 degrees. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature. You should be able to feel the tenderness of the meat when pricking it. Pull the meat when it reaches about 180-190 degrees internally. Don't let it get past 200 degrees. This might take anywhere between 8-12 hours to achieve, depending on the size of the roast.
• Finally, rest the venison for 30 minutes, wrapped in an additional layer of foil and placed in an oven or cooler to keep warm. Slice it into thin pieces and serve with barbecue sauce, coleslaw, potato salad, pickles, and onions.
• Notes
• An optional step is to inject the meat in several places using a syringe filled with venison or beef stock. This helps to combat dehydration when smoked.
• Using pink butcher paper will keep some moisture in, but it is breathable, absorbs smoke, and creates a bark. Foil traps steam and is better at keeping the meat juicy, but gives it a subtle braise-like texture.
• The smoke times called for in this recipe are based on the cut of meat and the size. I used a 2 ½ pound outside round, or bottom round. It is the large muscle covering the outside of the hind quarter. If using bear, don't trim any fat.

VENISON ROAST

Steps:

• Cut 10 deep slits in roast; place a garlic clove in each slit. Combine the rosemary, 1 teaspoon onion powder, garlic powder and thyme; rub over entire roast. Cover; refrigerate for 2 hours., Add 1/2 in. of water to a roasting pan. Place the roast, carrots and onions in pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or meat is tender. Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm., Strain drippings into a measuring cup. In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups drippings, bouillon, browning sauce and remaining onion powder. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

OVEN BARBECUED VENISON

Steps:

• Cut venison into 1-inch cubes.
• In the bottom of a Dutch oven (or large frying pan), cook bacon until crisp.
• Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside.
• In a bowl or other container, mix all ingredients except venison and rice.
• Salt and pepper to taste (or try 1 tablespoon of salt and one-eighth teaspoon pepper).
• Drain venison and brown it in bacon drippings.
• Pour off dripping and liquid.
• Add bowlful of ingredients to venison.
• Stir well.
• Cover tightly and simmer about 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
• Stir occasionally.
• Cook rice.
• Serve barbecued venison on rice.
• Serves 7 or 8 Comment: Tough meat should be marinaded overnight.
• The early settlers used ordinary milk.
• Simply put the meat in a suitable container, cover it with milk, and refrigerate for 15 hours or so.
• You may prefer it to other marinades because it doesn't flavor the meat.
• Or, use your favorite marinade.
• This recipe can also be used for other game, domestic meat, and fowl.

VENISON BARBEQUE

Steps:

• Marinate the venison meat over night in the Italian dressing. Flip over at least one time during the marinade.
• Cook meat on the grill over medium-high heat. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until done to your taste.