It's a Venison night

[eaglewing]

Thanks to Buckeyedude , I did some backstrap and a 50/50 beef/venison Meatloaf.

Took everything out of freezer and it was thawed in no time.
Backstraps were coated in a mustard ham glaze for a binder, and completely surrounded with the rub in the pic.

2 lbs Meatloaf prepped:

Sitting in my Rachel Ray Meatloaf Rig....
Everything on the Traeger @ 400°, probes in the loins

Loins done in no time, both finished almost exact temp together

The BARK on these was unreal, I couldn't stop eating them.
The wife and I never left the counter, we POUNDED these things!!!

Best I've ever made, again THANK YOU Buckeyedude!!!

The meatloaf is taking it's time, the thing I like about the Rachel Ray meatload pan is it lifts out once the meat takes shape... and I usually finish the cook this way till done!

We are gonna hit this meatloaf hard too...
Damn good deer night I must say!!!

 

[xray]

Wow that backstrap looks unreal! And the glaze and rub sound excellent on it, never saw that glaze before. Very nicely done!!

 

[jcam222]

Those look great. I’ve never had them.

 

[Winterrider]

Shorted out my laptop drooling. Dang that looks good !

 

[eaglewing]

 

[JLeonard]

Two great looking cooks! I’d be tearing that up. Not even sure I’d mess up a plate for the strap!

Jim

 

[eaglewing]

Two great looking cooks! I’d be tearing that up. Not even sure I’d mess up a plate for the strap!

Jim

As I was cutting it open to see how good it turned out, pieces were flying into our mouths!!!

 

[Brokenhandle]

It all looks delicious! I'd be in for some power munching as well!

Ryan

 

[KimberlyO]

Both cooks look scrumptious! The meatloaf in particular has me wishing I had some handy to eat right now. I doubt I would be able to leave the countertop with that loin either! Looks delicious!

 

[eaglewing]

THANKS for the comments everyone, it was fun having a successful multi-cook night. Goin' back for leftovers now!!!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

That all looks real tasty, nice job! I’m a big fan of the Hi Mountain seasonings!

 

[Buckeyedude]

Great job! Looks fantastic! I love it when pieces start magically flying into your mouth as you start slicing it up!.........

 

[Buckeyedude]

That all looks real tasty, nice job! I’m a big fan of the Hi Mountain seasonings!

Ive never had a bad experience with Hi Mountain! All their stuff is great!

 

[eaglewing]

Ive never had a bad experience with Hi Mountain! All their stuff is great!

That all looks real tasty, nice job! I’m a big fan of the Hi Mountain seasonings!

That's great to hear, I loved it too... I have several of their "jerky making" kits... can't wait to try them out.
I'm a big fan because I think they know there stuff when it comes to venison.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

That's great to hear, I loved it too... I have several of their "jerky making" kits... can't wait to try them out.
I'm a big fan because I think they know there stuff when it comes to venison.

They absolutely know their stuff… been using their products… mainly the jerky kits for over 20 years… they are just over the Teton Mountain Range from me….

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Just a heads up and take this for what it’s worth… I always go a bit lighter on the blend they suggest, when sprinkling on the meat… but let it rest and cure a couple days!

But that being said, some folks like sodium… I have to watch it… They are now coming out with some low sodium blends…

 

[eaglewing]

Just a heads up and take this for what it’s worth… I always go a bit lighter on the blend they suggest, when sprinkling on the meat… but let it rest and cure a couple days!

But that being said, some folks like sodium… I have to watch it… They are now coming out with some low sodium blends…

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind myself.

 

[Buckeyedude]

That's great to hear, I loved it too... I have several of their "jerky making" kits... can't wait to try them out.
I'm a big fan because I think they know there stuff when it comes to venison.

By far my favorite jerky mixes! Just follow their directions and your golden every time!

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Man does that look good. Great smoke! Guy on the river gave some venison. I cooked backstrap and took some to him last week. Made stew yesterday and taking it today. Meat loaf next week.

 

[eaglewing]

By far my favorite jerky mixes! Just follow their directions and your golden every time!

Copy that, I can't wait...