5 from 10 votes
Venison Tenderloin Recipe
Venison Tenderloin is prepared by salting and resting the meat dry overnight, then roasting it to medium-rare with a tender interior and savory crust. The sliced medallions are served with mushroom cream sauce for earthy richness alongside the lean, gamey venison.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
156 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound venison tenderloin
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon black pepper optional, ground
- mushroom cream sauce
Instructions
- Pat venison dry with paper towels. Place tenderloin onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels. Sprinkle salt onto both sides of the tenderloin and cover with additional paper towels. Refrigerate for four hours to overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator and allow to rest an hour before cooking. Add fresh black pepper, if desired.
- Preheat grill, smoker, or oven to 400º F while the venison is resting. Roast tenderloin until it reaches an internal temperature of 140º F.
- Remove and place on a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Cut into tenderloin medallions and serve with mushroom cream sauce, if desired.
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Notes
- The total preparation time does not include the resting periods before and after cooking, which are important for optimal texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
609mg
(25%)
Potassium
174mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 609mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.