smoked deer

[2010ultra]

shot these two nice bucks a month ago and thinking about smoking some deer backstraps for new years eve. ive done some searching on here and it has been very helpful. but one thing i wasnt able to find much of was rubs for venison. im thinking of using jeffs rub but i would like some other options as i am probably going to cut the straps down some. any info would be appreciated.

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• 2010ultra
• Dec 22, 2014
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• 2010ultra
• Dec 22, 2014

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• 2010ultra
• Dec 22, 2014

the backstraps were almost 46 inches long. south dakota rocks lol

 

[bear55]

Those bucks look great.  I'd use Jeff's rub without any fear.

 

[2010ultra]

well id like a couple other options to try on several different pieces. 

 

[crazymoon]

SPOG would go well,any beef rub would do.Just don't overcook em or your backstraps will be TOUGH.

 

[buzzy]

SMOKED VENISON

4# boneless roast or backstrap

1 c. sugar

3 bay leaves

1/2 tsp.marjoram

1/2 tsp.chili powder

1 Tbs. coarse ground black pepper

1 Tbs. soy sauce

1 c. beer

1 c. water

Mix all together in nonmetal dish making sure enough fluids to cover roast even if a little more water needed. Use smallest container as possible. Cover & refigerate for 2-3 days. Remove from brine to air dry for 1-2 hrs. Put bacon slice on top from end to end. Smoke at around 220 until IT of 150. Remove from smoker & put in covered dish. Then wrap with towels or whatever u have to hold heat in for 1 hr. Remove & slice

I like to sprinkle more black pepper all over to give even coat before smoking, but I like pepper