Gordo's Good Venison

Most people think you have to take the 'wild' taste out of deer. But really you can keep that good 'game' flavor by using a variety of herbs and spices.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 548 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1 (2 pound) venison roast
• 3 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Slice venison roast into thick 1 inch steaks.

Step 2

In a saucepan, combine water, chicken broth, olive oil, butter, garlic, and hot sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and stir in vinegar. Season with parsley, basil, rosemary, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring regularly. Allow to cool.

Step 3

Pour cooled sauce over venison steaks, and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours, turning regularly.

Step 4

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Take steaks out of marinade, reserve marinade.

Step 5

Grill steaks for 7 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Turn them regularly and make sure you don't over-cook. Mop steaks with reserved marinade while cooking.