Game Sauerbraten

Directions

1. 1
   Place all marinade ingredients in a large container and stir well.
2. 2
   Remove all fat and silver skin from game meat.
3. 3
   Pierce meat randomly .
4. 4
   Place meat in a large, sealable plastic bag to marinade, making sure meat is completely covered with liquid.
5. 5
   (I turned the meat over every morning and evning.)
6. 6
   Refrigerate for 72 hours.
7. 7
   (If you marinate for less than 72 hours, meat will be tough.
8. 8
   If you marinate much more than 72 hours, the meat will become dry and flavorless.
9. 9
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10. 10
    Remove meat, wipe dry with towel and brown in hot oil in a frying pan or skillet.
11. 11
    Remove to a large pot.
12. 12
    Place marinade in with the meat.
13. 13
    Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2-1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
14. 14
    When meat is done, transfer to dry pan.
15. 15
    Cover with a damp cloth and keep warm.
16. 16
    Remove bay leaves.
17. 17
    Puree liquid and vegetables in a blender.
18. 18
    Place in a heavy pot, which crushed gingersnap cookies in liquid, stirring until smooth.
19. 19
    Add raisins.
20. 20
    Simmer 5 minutes.
21. 21
    Hold for service.
22. 22
    Cut meat across the grain and serve with a 2 oz ladle of sauce per person.