Crock Pot Pulled BBQ Venison

This Crock Pot Pulled BBQ Venison is a tender and flavorful recipe, which uses a venison roast and your favorite barbecue sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Pulled BBQ Venison Ingredients

• 1 (2–4 lb) venison roast
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup beer or beef/venison stock
• 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• Buns of choice, for serving
• Pickles, for serving

How To Make Crock Pot Pulled BBQ Venison

1. Bring roast to room temp: Let the venison sit out for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even searing.
2. Sear the venison: Pat dry with a paper towel. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 15–20 minutes.
3. Add to crockpot: Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker. Top with onions, garlic, barbecue sauce, beer or stock, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Slow cook the roast: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the venison easily shreds with a fork.
5. Shred and serve: Shred the meat directly in the slow cooker. Serve on buns with extra barbecue sauce and pickles.

Recipe Tips

• What’s the best cut for pulled venison? A venison roast (shoulder or neck) works best for slow cooking and shredding.
• Can I skip the searing step? Searing adds deep flavor, but you can skip it to save time—just note the flavor will be milder.
• What beer works best? Use a light or amber beer, or swap for beef or venison stock if you prefer non-alcoholic.
• How to make it spicier: Add crushed red pepper flakes or a spicy barbecue sauce to kick up the heat.
• Can I prep it overnight? Yes, sear and add everything to the slow cooker insert, refrigerate, and start cooking the next morning.

What To Serve With Pulled Venison

This savory sandwich filling pairs great with classic barbecue sides:

• Coleslaw
• Cornbread or baked beans
• Potato salad
• Macaroni and cheese
• Sweet potato fries

How To Store Pulled BBQ Venison

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze shredded venison with sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge and reheat on stovetop or microwave.

Pulled BBQ Venison Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 139
• Fat: 2.7g
• Cholesterol: 5.3mg
• Sodium: 589mg
• Carbohydrates: 26.2g
• Sugars: 20.8g
• Protein: 2.3g
• Vitamin A: 1%
• Vitamin C: 3%

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use frozen venison roast?
Thaw it completely in the fridge before searing and slow cooking for best results.

Why is my venison roast tough?
It likely needs more cooking time. Keep it covered and cook until it easily pulls apart.

Can I use bottled barbecue sauce?
Yes, use your favorite store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce.

Is there a substitute for apple cider vinegar?
You can use white vinegar or lemon juice in equal amounts.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Venison Steak
• Crock Pot Venison Stew
• Crock Pot Venison Loin