Venison CB?

[RowdyRay]

Not sure what to call it. Took the backstraps from the road kill and cut them into four 1 pound pieces. Worked out nicely. Curing now with Morton's TQ, garlic powder and onion powder. Should be ready to smoke this weekend.

Just got some pecan. Might try that this time. Any suggestions on IT? Same as regular CB?

[Fishawn]

Never done any venison CB, but sounds like you are on the right track to me & that should be pretty good. I would think be carefull on the smoke time, as not to dry it out too much ?????

[Richtee]

I'd say yep on temps. 140-150 range should do ya well... Mmm lunchmeat!

[RowdyRay]

I'd say yep on temps. 140-150 range should do ya well... Mmm lunchmeat!

Thanks. Figured, but didn't hurt to ask.

[Texas-Hunter]

I was going to do one as well Ray... Just never got around to it.. Looking forward to the finished product..

[Zeeker]

I would guess RR. I hope it turns out great for'ya...

[WALLE]

Rowdy,
You'll have to keep us updated on this. It's gotta be good!

PS - Like your Sign On!

[Kamhillbilly]

Similar to how I did mine I added brown sugar to the brine and wrapped in bacon while smoking .Turned out great .

[Big Guy]

I prefer to make it into venison Pastrami Very yummy, Basically the same process but different spices in the cureing brine.

[RowdyRay]

Well, been curing for about 8 days. Finally got a chance to smoke them tonight. Rinsed and soaked for about 2 1/2 hours, with 3 or 4 water changes. Fry test was good, so rubbed some CBP on the fatter ones and hit them with the pecan at 225. Checked at about 2 1/2 hours and the thin ones were almost 160. Yikes! Pulled them out quick and checked the others and they were at 136. So left them a little longer. Maybe 3 hours total.

Don't think I'll have any trouble convincing the guys to let me do this more often.

[Texas-Hunter]

WOW... Great looking color... I bet it was good too..

[Richtee]

Nice lookin' stuff, that. Yeah- gotta watch the temps on the smaller ones- had the same thing happen to me with some pork loin...

[VIOLATOR]

Dude, those look amazing. I've never smoked venison. I used to use a charcoal smoker so it was a pain in the colder weather. ....but I was gifted a propane smoker last Christmas --- I LOVE IT.....and now, Thank you very much, I can't wait to smoke some venison (providing I am able to drop a deer).

[RowdyRay]

Dude, those look amazing. I've never smoked venison. I used to use a charcoal smoker so it was a pain in the colder weather. ....but I was gifted a propane smoker last Christmas --- I LOVE IT.....and now, Thank you very much, I can't wait to smoke some venison (providing I am able to drop a deer).

Thanks. It's hard to justify doing this everytime to the backstraps, but once in awhile. There's a few really good ideas for venison here.

[Critterhunter]

That looks good Ray.Hope to try that with some Elk this year.