Description
A delicious wild game recipe featuring tender venison backstrap stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeños, perfect for hunters and food enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs venison backstrap
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 jalapeños, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Butterfly the venison backstrap carefully, creating a flat surface.
- Mix cream cheese, diced jalapeños, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the opened backstrap.
- Roll the backstrap tightly and secure with kitchen twine.
- Season the outside with salt and pepper.
- Sear in hot olive oil for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Finish in preheated oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Easy to prepare
- Flavorful and tender
- Impressive presentation
- Requires specific cut of meat
- Might be too spicy for some
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Wild Game
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
Keywords: venison, wild game, hunter recipe, game meat, backstrap, holiday dinner
