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BBQ Venison Sandwich

BBQ venison sandwich with tender pulled venison slow-cooked until it shreds easily, then tossed in rich BBQ sauce. Serve it on toasted hamburger buns with coleslaw for a classic wild game main that’s jammed with smoky flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Venison and BBQ sauce base
  • 3 lb venison roast
  • 2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp salt and pepper
Sandwich assembly
  • 1 Hamburger buns
  • 1 Coleslaw for serving

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Method
 

Season and sear the venison
  1. Season the venison roast all over with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, coating the surface evenly for a smoky crust. Set aside while you heat the grill.
  2. Sear the venison on the grill over high heat for 2 minutes per side, until browned and visibly crusted. Turn once halfway through for even color.
Slow cook until tender
  1. Place the seared venison in the slow cooker with the sliced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and 1 cup BBQ sauce. Spread the ingredients around the roast so it cooks evenly.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the venison is very tender and pulls apart easily. You should be able to shred it with minimal resistance.
Pull and serve
  1. Shred the venison and mix it with the remaining BBQ sauce until glossy and evenly coated. Stir until the strands look sauced throughout.
  2. Serve the pulled venison on toasted hamburger buns with coleslaw. Add extra BBQ sauce if you want a juicier, saucier stack.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the slow cooker lid on during the 6–8 hour cook so the venison stays tender. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freeze pulled venison (without buns) for up to 3 months. For a lower-sugar option, use a reduced-sugar BBQ sauce and keep the brown sugar at 1 teaspoon if desired.