What Is Venison Backstrap?

Backstrap is a term typically used when referring to deer, elk, moose and other wild game. It's the length of the loin on the back of those animals. Some think backstrap and tenderloin are the same thing but they're actually not. Tenderloins are two strips of meat underneath the loin and behind the ribs.

What cut of meat is venison backstrap?

Venison backstraps are a cut of meat that is found along the back of a deer, alongside the spine. They are often confused with a tenderloin cut of meat. While they aren't the same as a tenderloin, they are considered one of the most tender cuts of meat of a deer.

What is another name for venison backstrap?

Striploin. There are 2 ways of dealing with a venison saddle, the most common is to prepare a venison backstrap, which in the trade is called a venison striploin.