re: So I grilled a backstrap from a 190lb buck

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I think the deer was about 3-4years old so probably pretty old. Can I take the overcooked pieces and put them on low heat covered and turn into roast type meats?

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No, not too old at all, it was just overcooked, and yes take the rest of it and cover with chopped onions and mushrooms, add beef broth and slow cook for a few hours

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The first time I pulled it off it was still bleeding.

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if you cut into it and then cooked it some more that is the problem. You allowed all the juices to escape, thus fricking your backstrap

You have to beat that meat and marinade. Delicious.

Old deer are tough deer.

You certainly overcooked it, but thats probably not your only problem either.

You need to tenderize the meat. This will help break it down. Milk was a good idea, but how long did you do it?

You can try stewing it, or even braising it as well.

Grilling is fine, even from a big buck like that, but its gonna be pretty tough if you cook it medium+ and haven't tenderized and marinaded it for awhile.