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Tenderizing deer meat??? #6248681 04/05/16 05:25 PM
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Whether BBQing or frying a piece of deer meat (backstrap or hindquarter), what do you do to tenderize it? It seems that it always comes out "tough" even if its undercooked. I like it medium to medium rare.

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Let it soak in vegetable oil and Adams fajita seasoning let sit in frig for 24hrs then grill it pull it rare and you can cut with a fork

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Sounds good BMD! I'll try that!

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can always hammer with a meat tenderizer ... I usually will put in saran wrap first, this keeps stuff from splattering and keeps the tenderizer clean.


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Can also use a "Jaccard" meat tenderizer. They are sold all over. Here's the company website:

http://www.jaccard.com/Original-Super-Meat-Tenderizer--48-Knife_p_10.html

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meat hammer is the best thing to use and you dont have to hit it that hard enough to get the desired texture! i always use a the hammer then soak in milk for a few then season, flour and into the grease. works like a charm cheers

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I invented an electric meat tenderizer attachment that looked like a small old fashion washing machine rollers. I couldn't sell it,but you can buy a bigger one.


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Never had to tenderize backstrap.


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My gramma swears soaking it in Vinegar and water over night. I might try that tomorrow. I always use Coke I weight and the a meat tenderizer, the Coke doesn't leave any flavor


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We have a hand-crank tenderizer for the ham steaks, they get run through that before we package them. Never had a tenderness problem with backstrap.


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You might try buttermilk. It works pretty well.


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Dry aging make a huge difference, if you have the facilities


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Probably the biggest two things I can think of for ensuring tender venison
1- select a good cut of meat for what you are wanting to make
2- cut it correctly, cross grain

I don't tenderize, marinate, or age the venison steaks I grill. Cut them about an inch thick season with kosher salt, course black pepper, and a little garlic, and cook very high heat for a short time, just long enough to sear the outside. I prefer them rare, wife likes medium. They are always good, most of the time as tender or more so than select steaks from HEB etc.

If chicken frying I will pound with a meat mallet or run through my crank tenderizer.


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Soak in Italian dressing is a good way to make em
Tender. 24-48 hours

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Originally Posted By: Simple Searcher
Dry aging make a huge difference, if you have the facilities


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Originally Posted By: NewGulf
meat hammer is the best thing to use and you dont have to hit it that hard enough to get the desired texture! i always use a the hammer then soak in milk for a few then season, flour and into the grease. works like a charm cheers


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