Pawpaw's deer sauerbraten

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3½ pounds Venison chuck roast
2 larges Onion; sliced
1 Whole bay leaves
12 Whole peppercorns
12 Whole juniper berries (if desired)
6 Whole cloves
1½ cup Red wine vinegar
1 cup Boiling water
2 teaspoons Salt
2 tablespoons Shortening
12 Whole gingersnaps (3/4 cup); crushed
2 teaspoons Sugar

Directions

Place venison roast in a glass or earthenware bowl or baking dish, with onions, bay leaves, peppercorns, berries, cloves, vinegar, boiling water and salt. Cover tightly and refrigerate, turning venison twice a day at least 3 days. Never pierce when turning.

Remove venison from marinade. Reserve marinade. Cook venison in shortening in heavy skillet until brown on all sides. Add the marinade mixture. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until venison is tender 3 to 3½ hours. Remove venison and onions from skillet, keep warm.

Strain and measure liquid in skillet. Add enough water to liquid if necessary, to measure 2 ½ cups. Pour liquid into skillet. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stir gingersnaps and sugar into liquid. Cover and simmer 3 minutes. Serve venison and onions with gravy.

Everyone who tastes this says it is delicious.

Recipe By : PawPaw

Posted to bbq-digest V2 #88

Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 12:01:55 0000 From: Steve <recipes@...>

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