Venison Bacon Bites Recipe

Looking for a great wild game appetizer to bring to the Superbowl? This recipe for Venison Bacon Bites from Pro-Staffer Jordan Yira is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and is one of his favorite appetizers to bring along to a party or gathering. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 lbs of Venison
• 1 pack of bacon
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
• 1 teaspoon mustard, any kind
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup barbecue sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Excluding the venison, mix all ingredients above in a bowl until well combined.
2. Cut up venison back straps into 1 inch cubes.
3. Add venison chunks to your marinade mixture and cover, put in the fridge to sit for 1-2 hours.
4. Cut bacon strips in half and roll the venison cubes up and use a toothpick to hold together.
5. Preheat your pellet grill or oven to 450 degrees and cook for 10-12 minutes or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
6. Lastly, glaze BBQ sauce over the bacon for a finishing touch.
7. Enjoy!