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Smoked Venison Tenderloin (Deer Tenderloin)

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This smoked venison tenderloin will become a favorite recipe for cooking wild meat. Two venison tenderloins are tied together, soaked in a fresh marinade and smoked to a perfect medium.

The simple marinade helps to seal in moisture and create a flavorful crust.

The simple marinade helps to seal in moisture and create a flavorful crust. 

Kate S.

Kate S.

Full time gardener, wife,  mom of three, animal momma, recipe devloper, and smoker aficionado!

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YOUR GUIDE

There are many cuts of deer that will work with this smoked venison tenderloin recipe including backstrap, venison loin roast, venison sirloin, venison top roast, and even steaks.

Different Cuts of Venison That Will Work With This Smoked Venison Recipe

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Closely monitor the internal temperature of your deer tenderloin to make sure that it doesn’t become overcooked. Cook it from 145°F (medium) to 165°F. Meat will rise 3-6 degrees F while resting.

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TUTORIAL

Smoked Venison Tenderloin (Deer Tenderloin)  101

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MARINADE: Combine all marinade ingredients including beef stock, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, fresh chopped rosemary, cracked black pepper, and olive oil in a medium sized bowl.

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Place the venison tenderloin a ziplock bag or other air tight container, pour on the marinade, and leave for at least 4 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.

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Preheat your pellet grill or other smoker to 275°F. Transfer the venison tenderloin into a grill safe pan (I use a cast iron skillet) and place a probe into the center of it. You can also place the venison tenderloin directly onto the grill grates over indirect heat if you prefer.

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Smoke for 1-2 hours or until the internal temperature of the tenderloin has reached 145°F (medium rare) to 165°F (well done).

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ADVICE

Don’t cook the venison tenderloin above 375°F, the short fibres found in wild game meat can toughen at this temperature.

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REST + Optional Gravy: Transfer the smoked tenderloin to a covered dish, or wrap in aluminum foil or butcher paper and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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OPTIONAL GRAVY

Spoon 1/4 cup leftover marinade and 2 tablespoons of flour in the same skillet that you used to smoke the venison tenderloin. Whisk until a paste forms.

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OPTIONAL GRAVY

Slowly add 1.5 cups milk, water or broth. Continue to whisk vigorously until all of the lumps have disappeared. Add sliced mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until thickened to your liking and mushrooms are soft (10 minutes or so).

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SERVE

Season with freshly cracked pepper. Drizzle overtop of your roast! Enjoy

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WELL DONE!

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ENJOY

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This smoked venison tenderloin will become a favorite recipe for cooking wild meat. Two venison tenderloins are tied together, soaked in a fresh marinade and smoked to a perfect medium.

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