Marinated Deer Roast

Name: Marinated Deer Roast
Ingredients: 8 pounds roast Deer; 1/2 pound salt pork cut in strips; 1 cup currant jelly; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon brandy; 4 cups vinegar; 4 cups water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon red pepper; 1 tablespoon pepper black; 3 garlic clove minced; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon cloves; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon thyme

15 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

8 pounds roast Deer
1/2 pound salt pork cut in strips
1 cup currant jelly
4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon brandy
4 cups vinegar
4 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon red pepper
1 tablespoon pepper black
3 garlic clove minced
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon thyme

Directions

1

Mix all ingredients after brandy into marinade. Pour over roast and soak for at least 6-8 hours, turning several times. Before roasting punch several holes in the roast with a sharp knife. Insert salt pork with additional garlic, cloves. Cook at 325-350 degrees for 20-25 minutes per pound. Baste frequently with drippings and marinade. When tender, remove meat and keep warm while making gravy.
2

GRAVY: In the roasting pan slowly melt 1 C currant jelly with drippings and marinade. Add flour mixed with water to thicken. When gravy is desired consistency, add 1 Tbsp brandy, stir well and serve. Suggestions: Use muscadine jelly for better tasting gravy.