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Smothered Venison Roast

December 12, 2020 by Empty Nester Leave a Comment

The venison was finally ready from the processor! (We had been waiting on them to finish a batch of bratwurst.) So the first thing I did was put one of the roasts in the fridge to thaw so I could make some smothered venison roast.

This recipe is based on a squirrel recipe which was a favorite when I was young. My dad loved hunting squirrels and I loved to eat them. Don’t turn your nose up at squirrel if you have never had it. When properly prepared, it is delicious!

I served this with some farmstyle cottage cheese bread and a nice tossed salad. The family gobbled it up.

Smothered Venison Roast

This venison roast is tender and has a light gravy. If you want more gravy, to serve with mashed potatoes, just use more broth and flour.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • crockpot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 venison roast 2 to 3 lbs
  • 4 to 8 slices bacon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Put the venison roast in the crockpot.
  • Lay the bacon on top.
  • Cook for 6 to 8 hours on low, until the venison is tender.
  • Remove the venison from the crockpot and let cool until you can handle it.
  • Set aside the bacon.
  • Remove the venison from the bone and cut into 1 inch chunks. Set in dish and cover to keep warm.
  • Cut the bacon into 1 inch dice.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan.
  • Cook the onion until tender.
  • Add the bacon pieces and cook a few minutes more.
  • Stir in the flour until incorporated and immediately add the broth.
  • Cook untl bubbly.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the warm sauce over the venison and stir until coated.
  • Serve immediately or place covered in a warm oven until you are ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal
Keyword crockpot, venison
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