Smoked Venison Roast Recipe

Name: Smoked Venison Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -7 5 -7 lbs venison sirloin or 5 -7 lbs venison shoulder (reserve pan juices for gravy); 2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers; 1/2 lb bacon, chopped fine; 1/2 cup olive oil; fresh ground pepper; 1 cup dry red wine; Venison Gravy (optional); 2 slices bacon; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup beef broth; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Trim any skin or fat from meat; cut slits at intervals in surface of roast and fill with garlic and push in some of the chopped bacon; brush meat generously with oil and sprinkle heavily with pepper.
2
Pour 1/2 cup wine into water pan of smoker and fill with water; put in place over hot fire.
3
Place meat on rack in smoker; cover with lid and smoke 5 hours, feeding with a few charcoal briquets at a time to maintain cooking temperature; baste with remaining oil evry hour, working quickly so as not to disperse heat in smoker.
4
Test internal temperature, it should be at 130-135 degrees.
5
Place meat in a large Dutch oven, add remaining 1/2 cup wine and simmer 45 minutes longer, or until internal temperature reaches 165-170 degrees.
6
Serve hot with gravy or refrigerate and serve cold.
7
Venison gravy: cut bacon in small pieces and saute to render fat; stir in flour, add pan juices and broth gradually, stirring until smooth and thickened; taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -7 5 -7 lbs venison sirloin or 5 -7 lbs venison shoulder (reserve pan juices for gravy), 2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers, 1/2 lb bacon, chopped fine, 1/2 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Smoked Venison Roast 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Venison Roast

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Variations & substitutions

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