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Venison: Black Pepper-Garlic Crusted Tenderloin

Source of Recipe

Fresh from Florida Cookbook


List of Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 pounds Venison fillet


Recipe

1. In a bowl, combine garlic, salt, black pepper and 2 teaspoon of olive oil. Whisk together thoroughly.

2. In a large heavy skillet, add remaining tablespoon of oil; sear meat quickly on high heat.
3. Remove from pan and let cool; smear garlic paste on all surfaces of meat and let marinate at least one hour.

4. In a preheated 500°F oven, roast meat for 7 - 10 minutes or until rare to medium rare. Let meat rest a few minutes and slice. Serve hot or cold.

Serves 4-5