Description
A delicious and savory venison backstrap dish enhanced with flavorful juniper butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 venison backstraps
- 1/4 cup juniper berries
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the venison backstraps with salt and black pepper.
- Grill the backstraps for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach desired doneness.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic, juniper berries, and thyme to the melted butter; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the backstraps from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.
- Drizzle the juniper butter over the backstraps and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Make sure to let the meat rest after grilling for more flavor and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 backstrap
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg