Black Pepper Venison Tenderloin

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serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 pounds venison fillet

directions

In a bowl, combine garlic, salt, black pepper and 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Whisk together thoroughly.

In large heavy skillet, add remaining tablespoon of oil; sear meat quickly on high heat. Remove from pan and let cool; smear garlic paste on all surfaces of meat and let marinate at least one hour.

In a preheated 500 degrees F oven, roast meat for 7-10 minutes or until rare to medium rare. Let meat rest a few minutes and slice. Serve hot or cold.