Pan-Fried Venison Steak

Name: Pan-Fried Venison Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound venison or beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 cups crushed saltines; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 5 tablespoons canola oil

“Growing up, this recipe was a family favorite when we had deer meat. I loved it, and now my children do too!” —Gayleen Grote, Battle View, North Dakota

Ingredients

1 pound venison or beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cups crushed saltines
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

Flatten venison to 1/4-in. thickness. Place saltines in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Coat venison with saltines, then dip in egg mixture and coat a second time with saltines.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook venison in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°).

Nutrition Facts

3 ounce-weight: 410 calories, 24g fat (3g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Venison Steak in Taste of Home October/November 2008

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ozarkmama

Jan 2, 2015

Really good!
maxmirage

Dec 27, 2010

I think if i made this again then I would add some kind of seasoning to it. It reminded me of a fish fry on its own.
cheesecakemaven

Dec 10, 2010

I made this using our venison tenderloin strips which I soaked in salt water all day. I was out of saltines so, I used Keebler Club Crackers which have a buttery flavor and I also subtituted veggie oil for the canola oil. WOW! It turned out delicious, I could eat this for nearly every meal.
blbonner

Oct 6, 2010

growing up in the mid-west we had this very same thing only we called them tenderloins. i am going to make these using the tenderloin or thin boneless pork chops to bring back a little mid-west.
jillgingras

Mar 22, 2009

Excellent recipe! Will be making this again. My husband, kids and I liked this recipe. Thank you for the recipe!Jill G.
masteely

Feb 19, 2009

My husband & I are both avid hunters and my daughter will be soon also. We also have something wild to eat. You can use deer, elk or antelope in place of any beef in a recipe. If you have a real wild tasting piece of steak you can soak it in buttermilk to help calm the flavor also.masteely
Heather R

Jan 11, 2009

My Husband and son hunt alot of deer and I was not very fond of eating all that deer meat.But this is a very good recipe!
courtney23cy

Oct 20, 2008

I'd never had vennison until I met my husband who loves to hunt. He always cooks his deer meat the same way and I have never liked it. I tried this recipe hoping to make eating all the deer meat from this hunting season more bearable. I couldn't believe how good it was. I actually went back for seconds. This is a fantastic recipe. I will definitely make it over and over again. My husband loves it also.