Wild Game Recipes - Marinades and Sauces

Marinade for Venison, Mutton, or Rabbit

This is a cooked marinade, which can be stored in the refrigerator and used as needed for venison, mutton, or rabbit.

Saute the following in 1/4 cup oil until they begin to color:

• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup chopped onion

Add 8 cups vinegar, 4 cups water and 1/2 cup coarsley chopped parsley and the following ingredients:

• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp. thyme
• 1 tbsp. basil
• 1 tbsp. cloves
• 1 tbsp. allspice berries
• Pinch of mace
• 1 tbsp. crushed peppercorns
• 6 crushed garlic cloves

Simmer for 1 hour. Strain and cool. Put meat in sauce and heat 30 minutes at 200 degrees F.