BBQ Venison and Sauerkraut Sandwiches
By Michael Pendley
These quick and easy BBQ sandwiches are perfect for a quick venison meal—and a great way to start emptying the freezer of last year’s deer meat as you start summer scouting for this year’s hunts. Thinly sliced venison steaks get pan seared then simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce. Top the sandwiches with a bit of sauerkraut for an extra tangy kick.
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredients
2 pounds of venison roast, thinly sliced across the grain
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups sauerkraut
6 large hamburger buns
Sauce Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
4-6 green onions, diced
½-cup cider vinegar
¼-can lemon lime soda
¼-cup apple juice
¼-cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sorghum molasses
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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