Recipes

Grilled Venison Steaks with Garlic Herb Butter

January 03, 2025 / big game / illinois / indiana / whitetail deer

This recipe highlights grilled venison steaks finished with a decadent garlic herb butter, celebrating the Midwest’s connection to hunting and local ingredients.

Whitetail deer has been a cornerstone of North American hunting traditions, prized for its lean, flavorful meat. This recipe highlights grilled venison steaks finished with a decadent garlic herb butter, celebrating the Midwest’s connection to hunting and local ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 venison steaks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (garden or locally grown)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (garden or locally grown)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Rub the venison steaks with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Grill the steaks for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and mix in the garlic and parsley.
  4. Brush the herb butter over the steaks before serving.

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