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How to Cook Deer Meat

The key to tender and flavorful venison meat is to cook venison to the right internal temperature. As a super lean meat, venison can be tricky to prepare at home as it can be easily overcooked. Keep reading to learn the proper Venison Internal Temp for the tastiest results.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
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Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Venison tenderloin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Pat the venison dry with paper towels. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and then sprinkle the tenderloin with salt on both sides. Place on the baking sheet and cover with additional paper towels. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Remove the tenderloin from the fridge an hour before cooking. Sprinkle with fresh black pepper.
  3. Preheat a grill, smoker, or oven to 400º F. Roast the tenderloin until it reaches an internal temperature of 140ºF.
  4. Remove from the oven when done and place on a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Slice the tenderloin into medallions and serve!