Venison Pastrami

Venison Pastrami
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    124 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    15 People
  • VIEWS
    57

Transform your venison into a culinary masterpiece! This recipe elevates venison beyond its gamey reputation, delivering a pastrami-like experience that will have your friends and family clamoring for more. Prepare to be amazed by the rich, savory flavors that will redefine your perception of venison.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    106 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    2378 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a bowl, whisk together the sugar-based curing mixture, brown sugar, black pepper, paprika, crushed bay leaf, allspice, and garlic powder. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Thoroughly rub the mixture all over the venison roast, ensuring every surface is well-coated. Wrap the roast tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a bowl. Refrigerate for 5 days to allow the cure to penetrate the meat. (5 days)

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Recipe View Remove the roast from the refrigerator and rinse it thoroughly under cold water to remove the curing mixture from the surface. Place the roast in a clean bowl, cover it with fresh water, and soak in the refrigerator for 2 hours. This step helps to balance the saltiness of the cure. (2 hours)

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04 Step

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). (15 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Season the roast generously with additional black pepper and brown sugar. Place the seasoned roast in a roasting pan. (5 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Bake the roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted near the center registers 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). This will take approximately 2 hours, but check the temperature periodically to ensure it reaches the desired doneness. (2 hours)

For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of smoked paprika to the curing mixture.
If you prefer a less salty pastrami, you can reduce the amount of sugar-based curing mixture slightly.
Be sure to rinse the roast thoroughly after curing to remove excess salt.
Allow the pastrami to cool slightly before slicing for easier handling.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 19 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Reginald Mann

    Definitely a keeper recipe! I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

  • Isabell Macejkovic

    The cure time seems long, but it's worth the wait. The venison is so tender and flavorful.

  • Ahmad Lindgren

    I was skeptical, but this recipe is amazing! It really does taste like pastrami. My family loved it!

  • Greta Rempel

    I added a bit of liquid smoke to the rub for an extra smoky flavor. It was a hit!

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