These tender, delicious Grilled Venison Chops are so easy to make, and my favorite cut of venison! These cook in less than 10 minutes. You’ll probably spend more time preheating your grill than you will cooking these, but it is totally worth it!

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If you love venison, you probably already know the amazingness that are venison chops. Venison chops are actually medallions still attached to the bone from the backstrap (loin) of the deer.

The backstrap is one of the most tender cuts of meat on a deer, and is highly prized among hunters.

Recently, we discovered a source for wild Axis deer out of Hawaii, called Maui Nui Venison. In Hawaii, Axis deer are considered an invasive species, so they have a special license for harvesting these animals for commercial sales. There’s typically a wait list to be able to purchase, but it is worth the wait if you aren’t a hunter or don’t have any hunters in your life.

Want a great sauce for these chops? This Cilantro Chimichurri from Girl Carnivore would be great!

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Grilled Venison Chops shopping list

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

venison chops
salt & pepper
Wild Game Rub

Get our favorite Wild Game Seasoning here!

How to make Axis Venison Chops on the grill

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

Preheat

Preheat your pellet grill to 400°.

Season

Season both sides of the chops well with all of your seasonings.

Grill

These only need about 3-4 minutes a side. Don’t overcook! Venison chops are part of the backstrap, and is one of the most tender cut of meat. It shouldn’t be cooked past medium rare.

Rest

Let the meat rest before you dig in. Since they are pre-cut, it only takes about 5 minutes or so.

Try our Grilled Venison Backstrap too!

Grilled Venison Chops FAQ

How do you store leftovers?

We put ours in a freezer baggie in the fridge. Don’t keep them longer than 2-3 days.

What’s the best way to reheat leftovers?

Toss those back on the grill to reheat, or in a pan on the stove with some butter.

Are there any substitutions for the Wild Game Seasoning?

Yup! You can skip the rub completely if you want. These don’t really need more than salt & pepper. If you have a favorite brand of game rub, feel free to sub that in! These are very flexible.

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Yield: 6 servings

Traeger Grilled Venison Chops

Name: Traeger Grilled Venison Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 venison chops; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon Wild Game Rub

Tender, fresh Axis deer chops are simply seasoned and cooked right on the pellet grill! These were delicious, and I can't wait to make them again.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

6 venison chops
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Wild Game Rub

Instructions

Preheat your pellet grill to 400°.
Season the chops on both sides with the salt, pepper, and Wild Game rub.
Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°.

Traeger Grilled Venison Chops