Slow Cooker BBQ Venison Sandwiches

Chef Laura

These Slow Cooker BBQ Venison Sandwiches are tender, flavorful, and perfect for a hearty meal. The venison roast is seared to lock in flavors, then slow-cooked with barbecue sauce and spices until it falls apart. Serve on buns with pickles for a delicious sandwich.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Resting Time 30

Total Time 8 20

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 sandwiches

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Slow Cooker
Skillet

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 venison roast 2-4 lb
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 yellow onion sliced
4 garlic cloves minced
1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite
0.5 cup beef or venison stock
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
0.5 tsp. salt
0.5 tsp. pepper

For Serving

buns of choice
pickles

Instructions

Let the venison roast come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Pat it dry with paper towels.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until a brown crust forms, about 15-20 minutes.
Place the seared roast into the bottom of a slow cooker. Add sliced onions, minced garlic, barbecue sauce, stock, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Shred the meat using two forks. Serve on buns topped with additional barbecue sauce and pickles.

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings to your preference.

Calories per serving : 350

Keyword BBQ, Slow Cooker, Venison