bacon wrapped grilled venison backstrap roast

McMinnville, OR
Updated on Jun 24, 2011

My husband loves to fish and hunt and the boys and I love the results that come off the grill! Venison is extremely lean so the bacon not only adds flavor but the needed fat as well.

prep time 2 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 11/2 pounds venison backstrap roast
  • 3 slices pepper bacon, thick sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, dried
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, dried
  • 2 teaspoons salt and pepper

How To Make bacon wrapped grilled venison backstrap roast

  • Step 1
    Rub roast with olive oil. Sprinkle all sides with salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme.
  • Step 2
    For Marinade: Mix together the soy sauce, 2tbsp olive oil, garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Step 3
    Pour marinade over roast in glass baking dish. Cover. Let marinade 2-5 hours in refrigerator.
  • Step 4
    Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to grilling. During this time prepare the charcoal grill to med-high heat.
  • Step 5
    Wrap bacon around roast and secure with toothpicks.
  • Step 6
    Spray BBQ grill plates with non stick spray. Sear roast 3 minutes per side.
  • Step 7
    Move roast to medium heat on the grill and continue to grill until the internal temperature reaches 140°F. This is for medium rare, any higher and the roast will be dry and tough.
  • Step 8
    Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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