I have a backstrap that a neighbor gave me and was thinking of treating it to sous vide then finishing hot and fast for a minute or so over coals. Has anyone tried this technique with venison and if so please share.
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I had to look up backstrap to see what it is. Reco's for cooking it are much like beef or pork tenderloin. As a guess, I'd SV it for 2-3 hours (probably on the low side) at 131F, then do your sear. You might consider throwing a couple of pieces of good bacon in the bag for some interesting smoky flavor, and for the extra fat.
Let us know how it comes out!
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Trim the fat & silverskin, if not already done. Sous vide as EdF said, 2-3 hrs at (not more than) 130F. Sear as hot as you can, only as long as it takes to get a nice crust! Slice it into medallions and serve with some garlic butter drizzled over the top. Could also cut into thicker medallions and wrap in bacon (ala fillet mignon) and treat the same. Maybe sous vide for a shorter time if doing individual fillets. Do NOT overcook or over sauce! Med rare at most! Properly handled venison only needs salt, pepper, perhaps some garlic. A little butter never hurt anything either. You either have a great neighbor to give you backstrap or one that doesn't know how to cook venison. Enjoy my friend, you are in for a special treat!
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Agreed with HorseDoctor you have a neighbor that really likes you, backs straps are the best cut on a deer. Enjoy!
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hogdog6 "backs straps are the best cut on a deer"... You sound like Ted Nugent...
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