Baked Deer

Directions

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   Rub
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   deer
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   well with soda.
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   Rinse well with cold water. Place in a deep roasting pan.
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   Mix together first 9 ingredients.
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   Pour over
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   deer;
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   cover and
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   bake 45 minutes at 375°. Uncover
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    and put
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    bacon on deer and cook 60 minutes at 350°, basting
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    several times.
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    Take
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    out
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    bay
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    leaves
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    and skim off grease.
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    Cut
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    up vegetables and place around deer.
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    Add cornstarch to the sauce and cook 45 more minutes or until done.