How to Make Deer Meat Marinade

Deer meat, or venison, is a healthier alternative to beef or pork, but the wild taste is too much for some people's palates to handle. By applying a good marinade to mask deer meat's "gamy" taste, you'll be on your way to eating healthier, adding new variety to your meals, and actually enjoying the flavor of the deer meat itself.

Things You'll Need

• Deer meat (roast, cubes, strips or steaks)
• Large plastic or glass bowl or baking dish
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp. parsley flakes
• 2 tbsp. ground oregano
• ½ tsp. onion flakes or 1 small chopped onion
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 2 tbsp. dried mint flakes (optional)
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar

Instructions

1. Poke holes throughout the deer meat using a fork or an ice pick

2. Put all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.

3. Place the deer meat in a large plastic or glass bowl or baking dish (do not use a metal bowl or dish when using a marinade).

4. Pour the marinade over the deer meat until it's completely covered. Cover the bowl or baking dish tightly.

5. Put the deer meat in the refrigerator and let it marinate overnight. You can keep the deer meat in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking it. Turn the meat every 6 to 8 hours while it's marinating.

6. Remove the deer meat from the refrigerator when you're ready to cook it. Pat the meat dry. Your deer meat is now ready to roast, fry or grill.