Smoked Venison with White Sauce Recipe

Name: Smoked Venison with White Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 venison hindquarter (12 to 15 pounds); 1/2 cup vegetable oil, olive oil, or melted Lard; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 4 peeled potatoes, cut in quarters; 3 onions, cut in half; 3 carrots, cut in large chunks; 8 cups Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q White sauce (page 218)

Servings: persons

1
Build a fire (wood or a combination of charcoal and wood) for indirect cooking by situating the coals on only one side of the grill, leaving the other side void.
2
Hand trim the silver membrane, or silver skin, from the venison hindquarter.
3
Coat the venison with 1/4 cup of the oil.
4
In a small bowl, mix the dry rub ingredients together, and apply a coat to the entire hindquarter.
5
When the cooker reaches 250F, place the venison over the void section of the grill and cook for 4 hours.
6
Transfer the venison to a large roasting pan and coat with the remaining 1/4 cup of oil.
7
Arrange large chunks of potatoes, onions, and carrots around the venison.
8
Pour the white sauce over the meat and cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
9
Finish cooking at 250F for 5 hours.
10
Let the meat rest, covered, at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to serving.
11
Indirect heat
12
Hickory, Oak, Cherry

416

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 venison hindquarter (12 to 15 pounds), 1/2 cup vegetable oil, olive oil, or melted Lard, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Smoked Venison with White Sauce 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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Smoked Venison with White Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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