Campo

I agree!
I have a secret marinade recipe, sorry I cant share it with everyone, but it is very similar to a balsamic dressing with some red wine thrown in.
Yum!

LaHoytguy

Am I the only one that uses Dales steak marinade? Maybe its a southern thing? I use it if I am in a hurry, defrost a pack of butteryfly backstrap steaks and soak in a ziplock bag of dales for about 15-20 mins while the grill is heating up and then throw them on the grill for about 6-8 mins per side depending on how hot the grill is. I agree that simple is better. I will be trying some of these recipies out when I have some time to prepare them. The good thing about Dales is its a marinade but it only take about 10-20 mins soaking time and its ready, not over night like most. If you need some LMK.

Lady Bow Hunter

Italian dressing and apple juice.

Mix equally, cover frozen deer steaks. Let set in fridge till thawed, stirring occasionally. Cook on grill or pan fry.

This marinade is good on any meat, chicken, steaks etc..[/align]

nbadger23

I prefer grilled meat and my favorite recipe has already been mentioned... marinated meat in Montreal Steak seasoning mix. I add a few cloves of garlic for good measure. I swear it only take about 5 minutes to grill those things to perfection... medium rare all the way!!

My mom has a very good method/recipe also.
Brown the pieces fairly well in butter/olive oil.
Turn the heat down to low and simmer with a bunch of onion layered over the meat and a bit of water for moisture. We cook it this way for about 45 minutes and it is delicious.

I've passed the grilled version off as beef many many times to unsuspecting folks....

Copper31

If you have a heart condition this one probably is the best.


Hot Iron Skillet
A big hunk of lard
dip fillets in flour (butterflied backstaps)
Onions and mushrooms.

Served with fried spuds

Hunting camp must

dangolbowhunter

This is so simple, but soooo good.
Cut the backstraps into 1 1/2" filets.
Wash them
Wrap the edge with bacan and secure with a toothpick
Salt and Pepper or use your favorite seasonings
Get your pan very hot
Sear both sides for about a minute on each side
Place in oven for 10-12 min @ 325
Now them sum tasty viddles

Chuck7

Just made some...

I used a tenderizer hammer on both sides of my steak chunks..
Then ...I sprinkled Montreal Steak Seasoning on them.
I had a cast iron skillet with about 1/8th inch of HOT olive oil.
I tossed the steaks in the skillet . When halfway done I added onion chunks, caned mushrooms and cut up bell peppers.
I served them on egg noodles. We had none left over ..

And yes, you can eat venison that is pink in the middle.Good stuff.

Brett/IL

We eat a lot of venison around our house and this is by far our favorite. Take one of the choice cuts, tenderloin, loin, tip roast, etc. Cut that into 2"x2" pcs. (approx.) and marinate the pcs. overnight in a store bought roasted red pepper salad dressing, Atheno's is best. Wrap the pcs. in small slices of bacon, secure with a toothpick, grill over med./high heat until med. rare. Our kids gobble these up. If you wish, you can dip them in your favorite bbq sauce, hot wing sauce, etc. For those of you who have never tried it, I cannot tell you how good the roasted red pepper dressing tastes on venison.
Rob is right, grilling is the only way to go. DO NOT cook past medium and medium rare is better. As far as keeping it simple goes. Try taking your steaks and drizzling a little olive oil on them and then sprinkle equal parts of garlic powder, Lawry's, and fresh ground pepper on them, then throw them on the grill. YUM!