Back strap/ deer loin...how to

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  1. randy5

    randy5 Weekend Warrior

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    What’s the beat recipe for deer Loin? Looking to try to make it for the first time in camp this weekend. May try it over an open fire or hot coals.
     
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    I cut it into medallions put olive oil and seasoning on it then cook it on a cast iron skillet hot and fast, leave it rare.
     
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    How long do you normally cook it. I was going to try that or even thought about putting it in foil and throwing it in the embers.
     
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    On the skillet they only need about a minute per side depending on how thick you cut them. The key with tenderloin is not to overcook it! On a fire wrapped in foil I would do about the same - maybe a minute or two per side at the most. I would pack it with some butter, salt and pepper, and some onions if you have them. Delicious.
     
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    When I cook them in the pan as soon as the blood comes to the surface I flip them. I like to slice the loin between a quarter and half inch. Cooking in the pan is easier to manage the done ness of the meat. If will also continue to "ripen" on the serving plate as well.
     
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    Appreciate the answers. I’m hoping I can get good results.
     
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    Cook them hot and fast and you will be fine. Won't hurt to throw a little butter in the pan.
     
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    My wife has fixed various cuts in our air fryer and new pressure cooker. Came out tender and moist. randy5, let us know how you prepare them and the result.
     
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    When you get home take 8 to 10 " inch piece rinse it off then while still wet shake on Montreal steak seasoning then wrap in thick cut bacon pinning with half toothpicks till it's covered from 1 end to other. Cook on grill keep rolling till bacon is cooked take off at med rare cut into 1 inch medaloins and use the juice that came off on top. Key is not to over cook.
     
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    I also do them bacon wrapped on the BBQ. My wife and 5 year old son go crazy for them when I make them this way. Making some tonight, but with backstrap since the tenderloins are long gone.
     
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    Stuff cream cheese in the loin, and wrap in bacon!!


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    This is what I do. Except I saute some Jalapenos, Mushroom and onion and add them into the cream cheese. Wrap with bacon and smoke it!
     

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