GRILLED VENISON BITES (DEER BALLS) (CAJUN)
When you serve these up, the joke is; you have to kill a lot of deer to get this many ;o). Of course, they aren't really deer family jewels--they are actually bite size pieces of deer back strap or tenderloin. I got this recipe from a Cajun gentleman I hunt with in Haughton LA named Claude. I "guarunteeee", even people who say they don't like venison will eat a plate full of these. I prefer to use Tony Cachere's Cajun seasoning, thin cut bacon, zesty Italian dressing, and cook them over mesquite, but any wood or charcoal will do. Enjoy!
Provided by Pokey in San Antonio
Categories Deer
Time 35m
Yield 20 balls, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut venison into bite size bits.
- Cut bacon into 3-4 inch pieces. You may even want to cut the bacon strips in half, length-wise first, depending on the width of the bacon.
- Wrap each chunk of meat with a piece of bacon, using a tooth pick to hold in place.
- Place wrapped venison in a plastic bag and cover with dressing. Marinate over night.
- Place marinated deer balls on plate and sprinkle with seasoning.
- Grill until bacon is crisp, turning often. I found the easiest way is to use a fish basket, that way you can turn them all over at once. Another way is to use a skewer. No mater what method you use, watch for flare ups, since the oil in the Italian dressing will cause quite a blaze if you don't keep an eye on it. I walked away one time to get a beer and when I came back my balls were burnt to a crisp.
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Sherri Baldwin
[email protected]I love how easy it is to make these venison bites. They're perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Mziwethemba Mtshazo
[email protected]These venison bites are a great way to enjoy venison without having to worry about overcooking it. They're always juicy and tender.
Suresh Banjade
[email protected]I've tried a lot of venison recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The venison bites are always cooked perfectly and they're always so flavorful.
Alfonso Love
[email protected]These venison bites are a great way to change up your weeknight dinner routine. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.
Lisa Bruner
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to cook venison. The venison bites are always juicy and flavorful.
Nana Afiah
[email protected]These venison bites are the perfect finger food for a party. They're also a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.
Morenikeji Olabisi
[email protected]I love the addition of the Cajun spices in this recipe. They really give the venison bites a unique and flavorful twist.
Imani Sam
[email protected]These venison bites are a great way to enjoy venison without having to cook a whole roast.
Vicky Ch
[email protected]I've made these venison bites several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Benedict Kipruto
[email protected]These venison bites are the perfect way to use up leftover venison. They're also a great way to introduce venison to people who have never tried it before.
Emmanuel Chike
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different spices to create different flavor profiles.
Ajaya Bohora
[email protected]These venison bites are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Alman Magufuli
[email protected]I made these venison bites for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge hit. He loved them!
Isabel Ruiz
[email protected]These venison bites are the perfect appetizer for a party. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Troy Newke
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of venison, but I was pleasantly surprised. The venison bites were delicious!
marcos suarez
[email protected]These venison bites were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.
Jeremy Duran
[email protected]I made these venison bites for my family and they were a huge success. Even my picky kids loved them!
Itze Arteaga
[email protected]I have been looking for a good venison recipe for a while now and this one is definitely a keeper. The venison bites were juicy and flavorful.
Wasi-ul-allah Tariq Lakho
[email protected]The Cajun spices really gave these venison bites a kick. I will definitely be making them again.
Ch Sohail
[email protected]These venison bites were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.