How to Make Venison Pastrami - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the rich, smoky flavor of pastrami, and when you make it with venison, you take it to a whole new level. Venison pastrami is a delicious and unique twist on the classic deli favorite, and it's surprisingly easy to make at home. By marinating the venison in a special blend of spices and then smoking it to perfection, you can create a mouthwatering dish that's sure to impress. Whether you're a fan of venison or just looking for a new way to enjoy pastrami, this recipe...

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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Quick Cure®)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon crushed bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 pounds venison rump roast

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 5 days 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 days 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 roast

  • Whisk together curing mixture, brown sugar, pepper, paprika, bay leaf, allspice, and garlic powder in a bowl. Rub mixture over venison roast, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Place roast in a bowl; refrigerate for 5 days.
  • Remove roast from the refrigerator and rinse thoroughly to remove the curing mixture. Place in a bowl with water to cover, and soak, refrigerated, for 2 hours. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Season roast with additional black pepper and brown sugar, and place in a roasting pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted near the center reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 2378mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 338mg