7 Sensational Venison Tenderloin Recipes
Ita Mac Airt is a freelance food writer specializing in global cuisine and easy-to-follow recipes. Before freelancing, she worked on the Allrecipes team as a content producer and Regional Content Manager for the European sites for 15 years.
Published on November 17, 2023
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Similar to beef tenderloin only leaner and richer in flavor, venison tenderloin is a favorite cut among venison lovers and a great introduction to game meats for the unfamiliar. Since these tenderloins are naturally lean, the best way to cook them is to pan-sear or grill them over high heat for a short period of time. Whether you’re cooking venison for the first time or looking for new recipe ideas, you’ll love this collection of our most restaurant-worthy venison tenderloin recipes, such as bacon-wrapped venison tenderloin with garlic cream sauce, venison schnitzel, and more.
Venison Schnitzel
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Venison tenderloins are cut into steaks and coated with bread crumbs and cracker crumbs and quickly fried in oil and bacon drippings until golden brown and delicious. Give your schnitzels a quick spritz of lemon juice for a boost of flavor. "This was an excellent recipe for venison tenderloin," says home cook DMWARE. "I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes deer meat."
Venison with Sherry-Mushroom Sauce
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Venison tenderloin steaks are seasoned with sage, pan-seared, and cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce; a generous serving of sherry adds a subtle sweetness to the sauce and elevates this game dish to gourmet comfort food.
Bacon-Wrapped Venison Tenderloin with Garlic Cream Sauce
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Venison tenderloins are trimmed and wrapped in bacon slices, roasted until the bacon is crispy, and served with a creamy garlic, mushroom, and green onion sauce for an impressive tasting dish that’s elegant enough to share with guests.
Venison Tenderloin
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You’ll marinate a venison tenderloin in a mixture of red wine, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and herbs before grilling or roasting it until tender and medium rare. Reduce the marinade into a gorgeous sauce that complements the flavor of the venison perfectly.
Venison Tenderloin Bites
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In this 5 star recipe, cubes of venison tenderloin are coated with a mixture of parsley, Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs, and then broiled until golden and crispy outside and tender inside. Serve on a bed of arugula with lemon wedges.
Venison Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker
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In this delicious slow cooker stew, venison tenderloin combines with porcini mushrooms, tomatoes, red wine, garlic, herbs, and juniper berries. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a flavorful, comforting meal.
Venison with Blackberry Wine Sauce
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Venison loin steaks are pan-fried until medium rare and served with a smooth, flavorful berry and red wine sauce. Absolutely delicious with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans. Add a few fresh blackberries for a lovely presentation.
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