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Title:How to Make them Goodies
Notice:Please Don't Start New Notes for Old Topics! Check 5.*
Moderator:FUTURE::DDESMAISONSec.com::winalski
Created:Tue Feb 18 1986
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:4127
Total number of notes:31160

453.0. "VENISON: What to Baste With" by KRYPTN::BRENCH () Wed Dec 10 1986 09:52

		What type of basting is recommended for spit
	roasting an 80lb doe?  It will presumably need something to 
	keep it moist.  Also any thoughts on a sauce or other things
	to serve with it?

	This is taking place in a few days so any of your thoughts
	will be appreciated.
				Thanks in advance,
						  Colin..
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453.3You could try ...GENRAL::WHALEYWed Dec 10 1986 14:0613
    We eat quite a bit of venison and antelope, but I have never spit
    roasted one.  When I cook steaks on the grill, I usually use Teryaki
    sauce, bottled Barbeque sauce, or worcestershire sauce to baste
    them.  I have also marinated the steaks in Italian Salad Dressing and 
    then grilled them -- maybe this would also work for basting one on a 
    spit.  Also, perhaps plain old melted butter would be good.  Good luck!
    
    (P.S. - In Colorado, anyway, it is legal to shoot does, but you
    have to apply for the tag -- only a certain number of tags are given
    out each year -- as opposed to buck tags, which you can buy
    over-the-counter)
    
    Sharon
453.4Red Wine VinegarGEMVAX::BUFFERTue Jan 06 1987 10:118
    Try red wine vinegar.  It draws out the gamey taste and helps the
    tissues break down faster so the meat is tender.
    
    For a marinade, try some garlic powder, honey, soy sauce, and a
    little red wine vinegar.  Let it set overnight or more.
    
    Joy