Name: Smoked Venison Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 to 6-pound Venison Tenderloin; 1 can beer; 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 10 strips of raw hickory smoked or applewood bacon; Espresso Rub; 2 tablespoons chile powder; 2 tablespoons finely ground instant espresso coffee or beans; 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 tablespoon sea salt or pink salt; Smoking Chips used for smoking: Hickory (if you use applewood bacon use applewood to smoke the venison); Large disposable Aluminum Pan or Roasting Pan to fit in your smoker; Tinfoil; Notes and Cooking Methods:; if using an Electric Smoker add beer or water to the pan as your liquid in the bottom tray preheated at 255 degrees, 4 to 6 hours.; For the oven use a plastic oven roasting cooking bag set the oven at 325 degrees for 4 to 6 hours adding 6 teaspoons liquid smoke and 1 cup beer to the bag along with the rub and bacon follow bag directions.; For the grill just fill with smoker chips of choice. at 255 degrees temperature for 4 to 6 hours.; If using a slow cooker/instant pot, you will have to add 6 teaspoons of liquid smoke to 1 cup of beer to the pot on high for 6 hours.; This roast will be set to a preheated temperature of 255 degrees for 4- 6 hours.; Continue adding chips when needed.; For best results for doneness use a meat thermometer, venison should be at 140 degrees internal temperature.

Just when you think you've made the best recipe for a venison roast tenderloin, this Smoked Venison Tenderloin comes along and knocks it out of the park and is over the top delicious.

We all know that tenderloin is the best cut of venison.

Yes before you ask you certainly can also roast this venison tenderloin in the oven, no problem if you don't have a smoker but I highly recommend you try this smoked some time!

It’s my husband's absolute favorite part of the deer, and this year I surprise him by smoking the venison and to our surprise, it was fabulous in flavor, moist, and totally one of our new favorite ways to make it!

When you have the opportunity to have this juicy tender tenderloin, this should be the first recipe you try.

Although any beef, pork, or even chicken can be used in its place if you don't have a hunter in your family, this recipe is fabulous for the smoker, grill, or even instant pot.

I have given the instructions for all those cooking methods below and then some tips along the way to help you make the best tenderloin roast ever.

If you're a venison fan, you are in for a real treat and this bacon-wrapped venison tenderloin is the best with my espresso rub in the beer you will ever cook and serve to family and friends.

We love venison cabernet hamburgers, venison chili, and fried venison steak cutlets, those are all favorites just waiting for all venison-loving readers out there!.

Scroll down to the bottom for this fantastic way to smoke venison tenderloin and also try our Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce for dipping.

this is a delicious smoked venison tenderloin wrapped in bacon cooked in beer in a tin foil roasting pan

Easy Recipe

The recipe has several ways to cook the tenderloin even indoors with a few different ingredients added.

Whether you choose oven-roasted, slow cooker, grill or electric smoker, this roast is tender, juicy and fork-tender.

Check out below and read through the tricks and easy way to get this venison tenderloin made to perfection.

this is a medium rare venison tenderloin cut using a knife and fork to show the inside of the meat cooked

Ingredients You Will Need to Make This Recipe

Scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements and print them off

Venison tenderloin, beef, pork, or boneless chicken
season espresso coffee, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper,
beer
extra virgin olive oil
minced fresh garlic
hickory smoked or applewood bacon raw
cayenne if you want some heat is optional
coriander
mustard powder
see optional side dish suggestions for serving below:
Serving suggestions: cooked rice, buttered noodles, mashed or baked potatoes, baked beans, salad, rolls, corn on the cob, Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce

this is a raw venison tenderloin wrapped in bacon

Tips:

always preheat the grill or smoker if using
Add water to the tray in the electric smoker or beer
For best results use a meat thermometer, the roast should be at 140 degrees in the center
Mix all the rub in a bowl first to combine evenly
Refer to the instructions for oven bag roasted and use liquid smoke for the flavor
Any boneless meats when venison deer meat isn't available
Notes and Cooking Methods:
if using an Electric Smoker add beer or water to the pan as your liquid in the bottom tray preheated at 255 degrees, 4 to 6 hours.
For the oven use a plastic oven roasting cooking bag set the oven at 325 degrees for 4 to 6 hours adding 6 teaspoons liquid smoke and 1 cup beer to the bag along with the rub and bacon follow bag directions.
For the grill just fill with smoker chips of choice. at 255 degrees temperature for 4 to 6 hours. Continue adding chips when needed.
If using a slow cooker/instant pot, you will have to add 6 teaspoons of liquid smoke to 1 cup of beer to the pot on high for 6 hours.
For best results and doneness use a meat thermometer, venison should be at 140 degrees internal temperature.

this is a collage of how to make the perfect roasted venison tenderloin

Other Additions

mushrooms
boiled, mashed, or baked potatoes
celery and carrots
onions
corn on the cob ears
sliced pepper hot or sweet
grape tomatoes

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this is a roast tenderloin with wrapped in bacon with a espresso rub on top

Cooking Methods

Using another cooking method can be used and the venison will still be flavorful, just not as deeply smoked in the oven or in instant pot versions.

You will have to adapt by using liquid smoke (if you don't have a smoker available), using the oven bag instructions, instant pot pressure cooker instruction manual, or using a slow cooker, all of these instructions on times plus directions are available to enjoy this recipe.

If you love smoked meats, to get the best results use a smoker grill outdoors or an electric smoker.

Either way, this venison smoked tenderloin or other meat you choose with this rub and recipe will be your favorite way to serve it.

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American

Yield: 6

Author: Claudia Lamascolo