How to Make Fried Venison Backstrap - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking wild game, few dishes can excite the taste buds quite like Fried Venison Backstrap. This tenderloin cut from a deer is a prized piece of meat that deserves to be treated with care and respect in the kitchen. With a few simple ingredients and a hot skillet, you can turn this lean and flavorful meat into a delicious meal that will have your family and friends begging for more.

One of the keys to a successful fried venison backstrap is the preparation of the meat...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) venison backstrap, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 2 ½ cups milk, divided
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place venison slices into a shallow bowl and pour in 2 cups milk and hot sauce. Stir to coat, then cover and marinate for 1 hour.
  • Heat vegetable oil in an electric fryer or skillet to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Set up a dredging station: Stir together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs and remaining 1/2 cup milk together in a separate shallow bowl.
  • Dip venison slices into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, then back into the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour.
  • Fry in the hot oil until lightly browned on each side, about 3 minutes. Remove with tongs and drain briefly on paper towels before serving.
  • Nutrition

    438 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 149mg
    • Sodium: 1944mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 558mg