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bacon wrapped venison backstrap cut in half
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Bacon Wrapped Venison Backstrap

This Bacon Wrapped Venison Backstrap recipe is a simple way to cook game meat. When you wrap tender venison with bacon you get a winning meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 221.7kcal
Author: Taryn Scarfone

Ingredients

  • 1 venison backstrap
  • 8 slices bacon
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat smoker to 250.
  • Season the venison with pepper and garlic.
  • Weave the strips of bacon.
  • Wrap the backstrap in the bacon.
  • Place on the grates.
  • Smoke for 30 minutes until 110 degrees on an internal thermometer.
  • Sear on high heat for 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 130 and the bacon is crisp.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 221.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.6g | Protein: 13.3g | Fat: 18.1g | Saturated Fat: 6.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49.2mg | Sodium: 305.8mg | Potassium: 188.6mg | Vitamin A: 16.3IU | Calcium: 3.7mg | Iron: 1.2mg