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Finished smoked deer roast with Nate Day
Nate Day

Smoked Deer Roast

5 from 2 votes
This smoked Deer Roast is amazing. A great way to make game meat something flavorful, tender, and delicious. Try it with other rubs for a different flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Deer Roast
  • 8 Cups Water
  • 1/2 Cup White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Mustard Seed
  • 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Thyme
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • Traeger Saskatchewan Dry Rub

Equipment

  • 1 Traeger Smoker
  • 1 Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. Mix water, white wine vinegar, sugar, and salt in large bowl
  2. Add remaining ingredients (except dry rub)
  3. Submerge deer roast in bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 48 hours.
  4. Remove and pat dry
  5. Apply dry rub
  6. Preheat smoker to 225 degrees
  7. Place on smoker until internal temperature is between 130-140 degrees, approximately 1 hour
  8. Remove and let sit for 15 minutes
  9. Cut into thin slices (against the grain) and enjoy