Smoked Venison Roast

Elevate your outdoor cooking game with this indulgent Smoked Venison Roast recipe—a perfect choice for hunters, food enthusiasts, and anyone seeking bold, smoky flavors. This tender, 3-pound venison roast is coated in a mouthwatering dry rub made with smoked paprika, garlic, rosemary, and a hint of brown sugar for a sweet and savory kick. Slowly smoked over hickory or applewood at 225°F, the venison develops a rich, smoky crust while staying moist, thanks to a spritz of apple cider vinegar. With a cook time of just 4 hours and an effortless prep, this recipe ensures perfectly cooked meat bursting with natural flavor. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or crafting an impressive holiday main dish, this smoked venison roast is an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Pair it with roasted vegetables or garlic mashed potatoes for the ultimate hearty feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Venison roast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons Onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons Ground mustard
• 1 tablespoons Fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups Wood chips (hickory or applewood)
• 4 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Start by soaking the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes while you prepare the venison roast.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, ground mustard, and rosemary to create your dry rub.

Step 3

Pat the venison roast dry with paper towels and coat it lightly with olive oil to help the dry rub adhere.

Step 4

Generously sprinkle the dry rub over the venison roast, ensuring all sides are evenly coated. Press the rub into the meat gently with your hands.

Step 5

Set up your smoker according to the manufacturer’s instructions and preheat it to 225°F (107°C).

Step 6

Drain the soaked wood chips and place them in the smoker's smoking box or directly on hot coals, depending on your smoker model.

Step 7

Place the venison roast on the smoker grate. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast to monitor its internal temperature.

Step 8

If desired, mix apple cider vinegar with water in a spray bottle. Lightly mist the venison every hour to keep it moist and enhance flavor.

Step 9

Smoke the venison roast for approximately 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare or 140°F (60°C) for medium. Avoid overcooking as venison can become dry.

Step 10

Once the desired temperature is reached, carefully remove the venison roast from the smoker and loosely wrap it in aluminum foil.

Step 11

Let the roast rest for 15–20 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 12

Slice the venison roast against the grain into thin slices and serve immediately, accompanied by your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2909.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2482.8

Total Fat 72.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1524.1mg	0%
Sodium 3177.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 17.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 412.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.0mg	0%
Iron 48.5mg	0%
Potassium 4548.4mg	0%

*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: 27.5%

Protein: 69.6%

Carbs: 2.9%