
Ingredients
1.5 - 2 venison backstrap
1 tbsp. canola oil
4 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper (medium-coarse)
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
5 garlic (peeled, minced)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 tbsp. fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
fresh parsley
Directions
- 1
Mix together all dry rub ingredients in a small bowl.
- 2
Use paper towels to pat the backstrap dry.
- 3
Rub the dry rub over all sides.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- 5
Use paper towels to again pat the meat dry.
- 6
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until piping hot.
- 7
Add the oil, swirl it around, and when it starts to shimmer, add the meat to the pan.
- 8
Sear the backstrap over medium-high or high.
- 9
Place the skillet with the meat in the oven and cook for 5-10 minutes.
- 10
Remove the pan from the oven and remove the meat to a plate.
- 11
Let the meat rest for about 5-15 minutes or until it reaches 130-135 °F (54-57 °C).
- 12
Put the pan (with the pan drippings) back on the stove at medium-low heat and add all the garlic butter ingredients.
- 13
Use a wooden spatula to deglaze the pan (scrape up the flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the pan).
- 14
Cook until the garlic is soft, about 1-3 minutes.
- 15
Serve the sauce over the meat. Garnish with parsley and cut into 1 to 1.5” medallions and serve.