Venison Loin Roast

Prep: 15 min Cook: 120 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A hearty venison loin roast with salt pork and onions, offering rich flavors perfect for special occasions or family dinners, highlighting tender meat and savory gravy.

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 lb. deer loin roast
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 lb. salt pork
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 to 3 medium onions

Instructions

  1. Wipe the roast clean with a damp cloth.
  2. Trim off any strong smelling fat from the venison.
  3. Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the roast in a shallow roasting pan, skin side up.
  5. Cut the salt pork into 1/4-inch slices and lay over the top of the roast.
  6. Place in a moderately slow oven at about 325°F and roast uncovered for 2 hours.
  7. At the end of the first hour, add 1/4 cup hot water and the quartered onions to the pan.
  8. When the venison is done, remove the crisp salt pork and onions.
  9. Skim off any extra fat from the pan.
  10. Add the remaining 1/4 cup water to the pan.
  11. Scrape all browned residue from the bottom of the pan to make a gravy.
  12. Serve the roast with the onions and gravy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

294 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 24.3g 31% DV
Carbs 8.5g 3% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10467.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 148.8mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 41.3mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.4mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 19.3mg 1% DV
Iron 1.5mg 9% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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