Venison Backstrap

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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. 1

    Mix together all dry rub ingredients in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Use paper towels to pat the backstrap dry.

  3. 3

    Rub the dry rub over all sides.

  4. 4

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C).

  5. 5

    Use paper towels to again pat the meat dry.

  6. 6

    Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until piping hot.

  7. 7

    Add the oil, swirl it around, and when it starts to shimmer, add the meat to the pan.

  8. 8

    Sear the backstrap over medium-high or high.

  9. 9

    Place the skillet with the meat in the oven and cook for 5-10 minutes.

  10. 10

    Remove the pan from the oven and remove the meat to a plate.

  11. 11

    Let the meat rest for about 5-15 minutes or until it reaches 130-135 °F (54-57 °C).

  12. 12

    Put the pan (with the pan drippings) back on the stove at medium-low heat and add all the garlic butter ingredients.

  13. 13

    Use a wooden spatula to deglaze the pan (scrape up the flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the pan).

  14. 14

    Cook until the garlic is soft, about 1-3 minutes.

  15. 15

    Serve the sauce over the meat. Garnish with parsley and cut into 1 to 1.5” medallions and serve.