Best 8 Marinated Venison Recipes

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**Venison**, the lean and flavorful meat from deer, is a delicacy that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. One popular method of preparing venison is to marinate it, which helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. This article presents a collection of three delectable marinated venison recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

1. **Classic Marinated Venison:** This simple yet flavorful recipe is a great starting point for those new to cooking venison. The marinade, made with red wine, garlic, rosemary, and thyme, imparts a rich, earthy flavor to the meat.

2. **Honey-Glazed Marinated Venison:** For a sweet and tangy twist, try this honey-glazed marinated venison. The marinade, featuring honey, soy sauce, and orange zest, adds a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity to the venison.

3. **Spicy Marinated Venison:** If you enjoy a bit of heat, this spicy marinated venison is sure to satisfy. The marinade, made with chili powder, cumin, and paprika, gives the venison a bold and flavorful kick.

Whether you prefer a classic, sweet, or spicy marinade, these recipes provide a range of options to suit your taste preferences. So, gather your ingredients, choose your favorite recipe, and prepare to indulge in the deliciousness of marinated venison.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EMILY'S MARINATED VENISON STEAKS



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I threw this together one afternoon, as we needed to use up the venison we had in our freezer. We don't like the 'gamey' taste of some meats, and this marinade did the trick! I find it best to have the meat marinate overnight so it really takes in the flavors.

Provided by Thorney

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Venison

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ lime, juiced
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried, minced garlic
3 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
2 (4 ounce) venison steaks

Steps:

  • Whisk Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, onion, red pepper flakes, dry mustard, salt, thyme, black pepper, garlic, and hot pepper sauce together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add venison steaks, coat with the marinade, squeeze to remove excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove venison from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Cook the steaks until they are firm, hot in the center, and just turning from pink to grey, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 79.5 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1865.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

MARINATED VENISON STEAKS



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"Thanksgiving here is about hunting rather than football," said Errol Rice of the Montana Stockgrowers Association. The season for hunting big game comes to a close in the last, best place on the Thanksgiving weekend, and those who have not yet bagged a buck are known, said Dennis Konopatzke, the proprietor of Great Northern Brewing Company in Whitefish, to rush their holiday dinners in order to get out to the woods to hunt. You'll find huckleberries on Thanksgiving tables in Montana, Mr. Konopatzke added, or the Norwegian cured fish known as lutefisk, or pork pies and stuffed pasties, all nods to the state's history of settlers from afar. But game is the game. What follows is a recipe honed over the years by the members of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for a marinade that works on wild venison perfectly and most other proteins as well. Broil some steaks and pair the result with traditional Thanksgiving side dishes.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, lunch, roasts, main course

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed
2 pounds venison loin or leg, cut into 6 steaks

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except venison in a large bowl. Submerge venison in the marinade, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Heat broiler, stovetop grill pan or grill. Remove venison from marinade and season with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, place steaks under the broiler or on the grilling surface and cook, flipping once, until medium-rare, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Allow venison to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 870, UnsaturatedFat 58 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1920 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

MARINATED VENISON STEAKS



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From Tigard, Oregon, Janelle Inkens writes, "These venison steaks are so tender and tasty, they're even a hit with my kids, ages 3 and 4. Someone who tried this dish once said, 'Wow, if I could make venison taste like this, I'd make it all the time.'"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless venison steaks (4 to 6 ounces each)
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place venison in a shallow dish. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour half over the venison; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from steaks. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes. Turn; baste with reserved marinade. broil 4 minutes longer, basting often, or until a thermometer reads 140° for medium or 145° for medium-well.

Nutrition Facts :

MARINATED VENISON



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If you have a hunter in your home, but don't like the wild meat taste, this is great. My boys can't get enough!

Provided by Angie Weikert

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Venison

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds venison (deer meat)
½ (10 fluid ounce) bottle Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon onion salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Pound venison flat, and cut into 1 inch strips; place in a large bowl. Pour in Worcestershire sauce and beer. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour or more.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, onion salt and garlic powder. Drag soaked meat through the flour mixture. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet, and fry meat until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 96.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 911.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MARINATED VENISON LOIN STEAKS WITH ONIONS AND SWEET PEPPERS



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Onions and peppers are a classic accompaniment to grilled steaks, their pungency and sweetness acting as a perfect foil for the richness of the meat. Trouble is, the vegetables often are sauteed in copious amounts of butter or oil. When you pair them with steak, even relatively lean venison, any hopes of a healthy meal go out the window. I address this by cooking the roasted peppers and onions lightly in a small amount of oil in a saute pan set directly on the grill. Venison loin steak is a treat worth having, particularly if you serve it with these simply prepared onions and peppers. If you prefer, serve beef tenderloin steaks instead.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup Roasted Garlic Cloves, recipe follows
1 branch fresh rosemary
1/2 small Thai chile, thinly sliced or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
6 (1-pound) venison loin steaks, bone in
6 bell peppers, red and yellow
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Unpeeled garlic cloves, as needed

Steps:

  • In a small, heavy saucepan, combine all the marinade ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
  • Lay each steak flat on the counter and tie each one horizontally so that the meat forms a tight, round package. You will need 6 pieces of kitchen twine, each measuring about 18 inches long.
  • Spread half the marinade over the bottom of a nonreactive casserole or deep baking pan just large enough to hold all 6 steaks snugly but without crowding. Arrange the steaks in the pan and coat with the remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 5 hours.
  • Remove the steaks from the marinade and place them on a double thickness of paper towels to dry.
  • Light a fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to medium.
  • Set the peppers over the hottest part of the grill and cook until they begin to char. Turn with tongs and continue grilling until the peppers are charred on all sides. Stand by the grill during this time, the peppers cook quickly. Using tongs to turn them prevents them from splitting open. Transfer immediately to a container just large enough to hold them. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let the peppers cool to the touch. Rub the charred skin off the peppers. Remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers. Cut the peppers into strips.
  • About 15 minutes before grilling, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature. Season the steaks with salt and pepper and brush with half the oil. Grill for 7 minutes on 1 side. Turn and grill for 7 minutes longer on the other side. Turn 1 more time and grill for about 2 minutes longer for rare steak. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes longer for medium-rare. Take care when turning the steaks to that the grill marks on the meat are perpendicular to the grate.
  • Transfer the steaks to a warmer platter and remove the twine.
  • Place a medium saute pan or skillet on the hottest part of the grill. Put the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and the sliced onions in the pan and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are lightly browned. Add the pepper strips and cook for about 2 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Serve the steaks on warmed large plates with the grill marks showing. Carefully spoon the pepper and onions over half of each steak so that the grill marks are clearly visible.
  • Put the cloves in a dry cast iron skillet and cook over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, or until softened. Turn frequently so that the cloves soften but do not brown. Slide the cloves from the skillet onto a plate to cool to the touch. Squeeze the softened garlic pulp from the individual cloves.

OUTRAGEOUSLY WONDERFUL MARINATED VENISON STEAKS



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This recipe is from Taste of Home and it's the most wonderful marinade for venison that I've ever tried! It's great with venison steaks and tenderloins, but I'm sure it would be fabulous with beef also. I get better results if I grill my steaks rather than broil, but that's just me. It's the only way I've been able to keep venison steaks tender and juicy - you won't be disappointed either! I often double the marinade recipe so that I have plenty for marinating, basting and for serving. I have not included the marinating time in the prep time, but it's best if marinated overnight.

Provided by Jenny Rowan

Categories     Deer

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 (4 ounce) boneless venison steak or 2 venison tenderloins (or any other red meat)
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt (Kosher is best)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place venison in a large Ziploc bag.
  • In a bowl, combine all of the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour half over the venison; seal bag and turn to coat.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Refrigerate remaining marinade.
  • Drain and discard marinade from the steaks.
  • Broil steaks 3-4 inches from the heat for 4 minutes.
  • Turn; baste with reserved marinade.
  • Broil 4 minutes longer.
  • Alternatively, grill steaks on a gas grill over high heat for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes a side, basting often.
  • I prefer to grill venison to medium-rare at most so that it remains tender.
  • Serve steaks with more of the reserved marinade.
  • YUMMY!

MARINATED VENISON CHOPS



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Make and share this Marinated Venison Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (8 ounce) venison chops
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Place chops in a plastic bag and set in a shallow dish.
  • For marinade: In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients.
  • Pour marinade over chops,seal bag.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours,turning bag occasionally.
  • Drain chops.
  • Discard marinade.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Place chops on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.
  • Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 10-12 minutes for medium, turning meat over after half the broiling time.

MARINATED BONELESS VENISON LOIN



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Make and share this Marinated Boneless Venison Loin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Deer

Time 2h8m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs venison loin, cut into 4 servings each 3/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup water
1 bay leaf, broken
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 cup red wine

Steps:

  • Place the meat in a glass dish and pour the cooled marinade over it.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Remove the meat from the marinade and dry on paper towels.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan (cast iron) over high heat.
  • Add the meat and fry it quickly for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Serve immediately on heated plates.
  • Marinade------------.
  • Place the water, bay leaf, onion and thyme, in a pan, bring to boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and add the red wine, then cool the marinade in the fridge.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of venison: For marinating, select tender cuts like backstrap, tenderloin, or sirloin.
  • Slice the venison against the grain: This helps the marinade penetrate better and makes the meat more tender when cooked.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: Experiment with different marinade recipes to find one that suits your taste. Common ingredients include olive oil, vinegar, herbs, spices, and citrus.
  • Marinate for at least 4 hours, or overnight: The longer the venison marinates, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Bring the venison to room temperature before cooking: This helps ensure even cooking throughout.
  • Cook the venison over medium heat: High heat can toughen the meat, so cook it slowly and gently.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper cooking: The internal temperature of venison should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 155°F (68°C) for medium, and 165°F (74°C) for medium-well.
  • Let the venison rest before serving: This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful meat.

Conclusion:

Marinating venison is an excellent way to enhance its flavor and tenderness. With careful selection of the cut, preparation of the meat, and choice of marinade, you can create delicious and memorable venison dishes. Whether you prefer grilling, roasting, or stewing, marinating adds an extra layer of flavor that will impress your family and friends. So next time you have a venison hunting trip, be sure to set aside some time to marinate your catch for a truly exceptional culinary experience.

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