Venison Roast

Make Venison Roast with this Smoker IQ wild game recipe, including ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and serving guidance.

SERVINGS

4

SUGGESTED RUB

Smoked Venison Roast

INGREDIENTS

  • 2-3 lb venison roast (thawed)

  • 3-4 slices bacon (for larding/wrapping, optional)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp coarse sea salt

  • 1 tbsp black pepper

  • 1 tbsp dried thyme

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F using Hickory or Oak wood.

  2. Pat the venison roast dry with a paper towel.

  3. Rub the roast all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.

  4. If using bacon, cut small slits into the roast and insert slivers of garlic and bacon (larding), or wrap the entire roast with bacon slices and secure with butcher's twine.

  5. Place the roast directly on the smoker grate.

  6. Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.

  7. Remove from the smoker, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing against the grain.

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