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BBQ Venison Sandwich

BBQ venison sandwich with tender pulled venison slow-cooked until it shreds easily, then coated in smoky BBQ sauce. Sear the roast for quick color, cook low and slow in the slow cooker, and serve on toasted hamburger buns with coleslaw.
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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: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Method
 

Season and sear
  1. Season the venison roast with salt and pepper and smoked paprika. Pat the surface evenly so the spices adhere.
  2. Sear the roast on high heat for 2 minutes per side. Look for browned edges and a deeper color before transferring it to the slow cooker.
Slow cook the pulled venison
  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 onion and garlic around the roast so they cook down into the sauce.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the venison is very tender. It should pull apart easily with pressure.
Shred and serve
  1. Shred the venison and mix it with the remaining BBQ sauce. Stir until coated and glossy.
  2. Serve the pulled venison on toasted hamburger buns with coleslaw. Add extra BBQ sauce if desired so every bite stays saucy.

Notes

For maximum shredding ease, keep the slow cooker on low and avoid lifting the lid often during the 6-8 hour cook. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave with a splash of BBQ sauce. Freezing works well—freeze pulled venison (without buns) for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight. For a lower-sugar option, choose a BBQ sauce with reduced sugar or no added sugar while keeping the smoky paprika.