Tough Buck Barbecue

An oven barbecue solution for turning your tough wild meat tender and tasty. Great for ribs or roasts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 516 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 4 pounds venison ribs
• 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ribs and bay leaves, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours.

Step 2

To prepare the barbecue sauce: While meat is simmering, heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Saute onion and celery until tender. Stir in water, ketchup, lemon juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and molasses. Season with chili powder and black pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Drain meat, and arrange in a roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt, and cover with barbecue sauce. Roast in preheated oven for 2 hours, basting every 1/2 hour.