In my opinion, what you want is a Venison loin. Here is a recipe I use frequently that always pleases: Roast Venison Loin w/ Fig Sauce Yield: 4 servings Venison: 2 lb Venison loin or substitute Lean beef Salad oil Salt/pepper Sauce: 4 Figs; diced 1 c Port wine 2 c Veal demiglace Few drops of lemon juice To make venison: Pre-heat oven to 400-degrees. Place a heavy skillet on high heat and add just enough salad oil to coat the bottom of the pan. While the pan is heating, season the venison loin with salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, sear off the venison on all sides. Transfer to the oven and roast for approximately 10 minutes (medium rare) or until desired doneness. Remove venison from the oven and allow to sit for five minutes before slicing. To prepare fig and port wine sauce: Add diced figs to the pan and cook over low heat until soft; add port wine and reduce in volume by 3/4. Add veal demiglace and simmer until it has reduced by half. Season to taste with salt and pepper and a few drops of lemon juice. Keep the sauce hot.