Oven Barbecued Venison

Transform your wild game into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece with this Oven Barbecued Venison recipe, a perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring tender venison slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is seasoned with a bold spice rub and coated in a homemade barbecue sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of optional liquid smoke for that backyard BBQ flair—all without ever firing up the grill. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a hands-off bake in the oven, it’s an easy yet impressive way to elevate venison. Serve it with the extra sauce for dipping, and enjoy a hearty, flavor-packed meal ideal for family gatherings or special occasions. Perfectly suited for lovers of game meat, this recipe is moist, juicy, and undeniably delicious. Keywords: Oven Barbecued Venison, barbecue venison recipe, baked venison, wild game cooking, venison roast.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Venison roast or steaks
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 3 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

Step 2

Pat the venison dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 3

Rub the venison evenly with the spice mixture. Drizzle olive oil over the meat and rub it in to help the spices adhere.

Step 4

Heat a large, oven-safe skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear the venison on all sides for about 2-3 minutes per side, until nicely browned.

Step 5

While the venison is searing, prepare the barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke (if using), Dijon mustard, and water. Stir well and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Once the venison is seared, remove it from the heat and pour half of the prepared barbecue sauce over the meat, coating it evenly. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.

Step 7

Cover the skillet tightly with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the venison is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 160°F (71°C) for medium.

Step 8

Every 30 minutes, baste the venison with the juices in the pan to keep it moist and flavorful.

Step 9

Once done, remove the venison from the oven and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Serve the sliced venison with the remaining barbecue sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1389.4 grams (1389.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2067

Total Fat 61.50g	79%
Saturated Fat 17.20g	86%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1014mg	338%
Sodium 2518mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 93.10g	34%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 70.40g
Protein 278.80g	558%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 132mg	10%
Iron 40mg	222%
Potassium 3838mg	82%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.1%

Protein: 54.6%

Carbs: 18.2%