Seared Venison Backstrap
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Wildlife Magazine
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Game Meat- Venison
Ingredients
- 2 lb. venison backstrap
- Garlic powder
- Coarse salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 cup sliced white or yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, mashed
- 1 tsp. fresh rosemary
- 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
Directions
- Remove membrane from backstrap; rinse and pat dry. Season liberally with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add vinegar and 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Rub into meat and marinate 30 minutes.
- Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Brown venison until medium rare, about 4 minutes for 2 -inch-thick backstrap. Remove and tent with foil.
- Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to pan with onion, garlic and rosemary; sprinkle with brown sugar. Toss and cook until onions are slightly caramelized, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Slice venison at angle; serve with onion and garlic mix.