Venison Loin Roast
From: Caroline, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Cooking time : approximately 2 1/2 hours
To get a golden brown roast, remove any salt pork or bacon, if using, for the last hour cooking time.
  • 4 pounds [1.8 kg] venison loin
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons [45 to 60 mL] salt pork or bacon fat tiny cubes
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • Chopped parsley, to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt, to taste
  • Preheat oven to 325°F [160°C].
  • Skin venison loin; remove nerves and excess fat.
  • Transfer loin into a roasting pan; if desired, top meat with tiny salt pork or bacon cubes.
  • Top with onion slices, chopped parsley and bay leaf.
  • Roast, uncovered into preheated oven, for approximately 40 minutes per pound [454 g].
  • Salt meat at half of cooking time.
  • Sprinkle meat often with cooking juices while cooking.