Savory Homemade Venison Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of creamy butter
• A finely chopped small onion
• 1 cup of tangy ketchup
• 3 tablespoons of zesty lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of flavorful Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons of rich brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of piquant yellow mustard
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to suit your taste
• 4 venison steaks, each weighing 4 ounces
• 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon of clear water

Step 1

Begin by preheating the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) to create the perfect cooking environment. Start by melting the butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion in the butter until tender and translucent, which usually takes about 5 minutes. Now, infuse the mixture with flavors by blending in ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Let the concoction meld together and warm through.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat another skillet over medium-high heat. Ensure to season the steaks generously with salt and pepper before searing them in the hot skillet. Cook the steaks until beautifully browned on both sides, typically around 3 to 4 minutes per side. Once done, carefully transfer the seared steaks to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the savory sauce from the skillet all over the steaks, allowing the flavors to marry during the baking process.

Step 3

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and let the magic happen. The steaks should cook until they are perfectly done, with no pink in the middle, which usually takes about an hour. Once cooked to perfection, move the steaks to a serving platter, giving them a gentle shake to rid them of any excess sauce.

Step 4

Prepare a thickening agent by mixing cornstarch and water until a smooth slurry forms in a small bowl. Introduce this slurry into the remaining hot sauce in the baking dish, stirring continuously until the sauce begins to thicken beautifully. Finally, drizzle this luscious sauce over the steaks for a delicious and visually appealing presentation.