Get ready to elevate your wild game with this mouthwatering grilled venison recipe, perfect for a flavorful outdoor feast that’s sure to impress family and friends.

This marinated grilled venison rack recipe brings out the rich, natural flavors of the meat with a savory blend of herbs, spices, and a hint of sweetness. The tender venison absorbs the marinade, making it incredibly juicy and full of flavor. Perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or roasting. 

Feeds 2-4 people 

Prep time 4 hours 

Cook time 10 minutes

Why Marinating Venison Works

Tenderizes the meat: The acidic components in marinades, like vinegar or citrus, break down tough muscle fibers, making venison more tender.

Enhances flavor: Marinades infuse venison with herbs, spices, and seasonings, amplifying its natural flavors and adding depth.

Reduces gaminess: Marinating helps mellow out the gamey taste of venison, making it more appealing to a wider range of palates.

Locks in moisture: The oil in marinades helps to keep the lean meat moist during cooking, preventing it from drying out.

Ingredients

• 1 venison rack (The venison rack i purchased had 5 bones) 
• ½ yellow onion 
• 5 whole garlic cloves 
• 2 tablespoons of dried oregano 
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar 
• 3 teaspoons of salt 
• 2 teaspoons of pepper 
• 1 rosemary sprig 
• 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning (You can replace this with an all purpose seasoning) 
• 1 bunch of cilantro (Approx. 1 ½ cups)
• 1 bunch of parsley (Approx. 1 ½ cups)
• 1 ¼ cups of extra virgin olive oil 
• Half a stick of garlic & herb butter (regular butter will work as well)

Marinating Process

Prepare the marinade: In a food processor, add cilantro, parsley, yellow onion, garlic cloves, oregano, red wine vinegar, rosemary leaves, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend everything until you get a smooth, finely mixed marinade.

Prepare the venison: Separate your venison rack into individual chops. Place the chops into a deep dish or a large zip-lock bag.

Marinate: Pour the marinade over the venison chops, ensuring they are fully coated. Seal the dish or bag, and allow the venison to marinate for at least 4 hours. This will help tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.

Cooking Process

After marinating: Once the venison chops have marinated for 4 hours, remove them from the marinade and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the chops with lemon pepper seasoning for extra zest.

Grill the venison: Preheat your grill to 450°F (232°C). Place the venison chops on the grill and cook them on high heat. Flip the chops every 1-2 minutes to get a nice crust on both sides.

Check internal temperature: Once the venison chops reach an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C), they are perfectly cooked. This will give you a juicy, medium-rare result.

Serve: Remove the chops from the grill and plate them up. Serve over mashed potatoes or with a side of grilled vegetables for a hearty, delicious meal.

Garlic & Herb Butter: Melt down some garlic & herb butter, Once melted drizzle the butter over the top of the grilled venison chops

This marinade works great on Lamb Loin Chops & Grilled Elk Steaks

Yield: 5

Grilled Venison Rack

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This marinated grilled venison recipe brings out the rich, natural flavors of the meat with a savory blend of herbs, spices, and a hint of sweetness. The tender venison absorbs the marinade, making it incredibly juicy and full of flavor. Perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or roasting.

Prep Time: 4 hours

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 venison rack (The venison rack i purchased had 6 bones)
• ½ yellow onion
• 5 whole garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons of dried oregano
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 3 teaspoon of salt
• 2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 rosemary sprig
• 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning (You can replace this with an all purpose seasoning)
• 1 bunch of cilantro (Approx. 1 ½ cups)
• 1 bunch of parsley (Approx. 1 ½ cups)
• 1 ¼ cups of extra virgin olive oil
• Half a stick of garlic & herb butter (regular butter will work as well)

Instructions

• In a food processor add cilantro, parsley, yellow onion, garlic cloves, oregano, red wine vinegar, rosemary sprig(leaves removed), olive oil, salt & pepper 

• Blend together till everything is finely blended together 
• Separate your venison rack into individual chops 
• Add your venison chops to a deep dish of zip lock back 
• Pour the marinade over the venison chops. Make sure all the chops get evenly covered) 
• Marinate the venison chops for 4 hours 
• After 4 hours remove the venison from the marinade and whip them off
• Season the venison chops on both sides with lemon pepper seasoning 
• Heat up your grill to 450 degrees 
• Grill your venison chops on high heat flipping every 1-2 minutes so you get a nice crust on both sides 
• Once your venison chops reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees they are done 
• Remove and plate up over some mash potatoes or grilled vegetables 
• Drizzle melted garlic & herb butter over the top
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Why Marinating Venison Works 

Tenderizes the meat: The acidic components in marinades, like vinegar or citrus, break down tough muscle fibers, making venison more tender.

Enhances flavor: Marinades infuse venison with herbs, spices, and seasonings, amplifying its natural flavors and adding depth.

Reduces gaminess: Marinating helps mellow out the gamey taste of venison, making it more appealing to a wider range of palates.

Locks in moisture: The oil in marinades helps to keep the lean meat moist during cooking, preventing it from drying out.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 38Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 183mgCarbohydrates: 0gNet Carbohydrates: 0gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 35g