Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap on the Grill
Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap on the Grill delivers juicy, tender venison cubes layered with smoky bacon and a balance of sweet apple and tangy barbecue notes. The bacon crisps beautifully while keeping the meat succulent, creating a rich bite with caramelized edges. Ideal for game-day gatherings or summer cookouts, it makes a standout appetizer or hearty main hot off the grill.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap on the Grill, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 23
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the venison in a shallow glass or ceramic baking dish; pour in enough apple cider to cover it. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- 2
Take the venison out of the dish and pat it dry; discard the apple cider. Put the venison back in the dish. Pour barbecue sauce over the venison; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 more hours.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate. Charcoal is preferable, but use gas if necessary.
- 4
Meanwhile, take the venison out of the refrigerator and let it sit until it is no longer chilled, about 30 minutes. Wrap each piece of venison with a strip of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- 5
Place the venison on the grill so the pieces do not touch. Grill, turning occasionally, until the bacon is slightly burnt, 15 to 20 minutes. Slower cooking is better, and the bacon may cause flare-ups, so be prepared.
- Calories 1621.61 kcal High 81%
- Protein 91.95 g Good Source 184%
- Carbohydrate 153.58 g 56%
- Total Fat 69.68 g High 89%
- Saturated Fat 27.56 g High 138%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 152.77 mg High 51%
- Sodium 5168.66 mg High 225%
- Dietary Fiber 5.28 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 76.02 g --
- Added Sugars 47.64 g High 95%
- Calcium 387.74 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 5.61 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 888.41 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 160.9 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 10.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Venison Backstrap on the Grill is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Barbecue Sauce, Thick Cut Bacon, and Venison. Each serving provides about 1621.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap on the Grill made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Barbecue Sauce, Thick-Cut Bacon, Venison. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap on the Grill?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1621.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap on the Grill easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap on the Grill healthy?
- Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap on the Grill has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 1621.61 calories and 91.95 g of protein, or 184% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 5168.66 mg (225% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 27.56 g (138% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 47.64 g (95% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required