Carolina Style Barbecued Venison Recipe

Name: Carolina Style Barbecued Venison
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 -10 lbs venison shoulder; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; SAUCE; 2 cups cider vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

7 -10 lbs venison shoulder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
SAUCE
2 cups cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

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["For the sauce, mix all ingredients, bring to a boil and remove from heat.", "This can be done while the venison is cooking.", "Prepare charcoal grill for indirect cooking method.", "(Gas grill CAN be used, but no""on"" burners directly under the meat) Rub shoulder with S&P.", "Place on grill, cover with lid.", "Grill on medium to low heat for two hours.", "Baste with the oil every 20 minutes.", "Introduce wet Hickory chips to the flames every 30 minutes (If using gas grill, check manufacturer's suggestion for this process).", "Remove shoulder from grill.", "Place in Dutch Oven.", "Bake in pre-heated oven, covered for 3 hours@ 225 degrees.", "Remove after slightly cooling.", "Shred meat from the bone.", "Toss with the bbq sauce, adding pan drippings if desired.", "Serve on CWB's (cheap white buns), topped with cole slaw and hot sauce.", "# Note. These times and temps worked great with my grill. With grill and weight variables an increase of oven temp may be required."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 -10 lbs venison shoulder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Carolina Style Barbecued Venison falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Carolina Style Barbecued Venison

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