VENISON ROAST WITH CLARET MARINADE

VENISON ROAST WITH CLARET MARINADE

1 cup olive oil
2 cups claret
1 jigger gin
2cloves garlic
1 onion
1 teaspoon salt
6 crushed peppercorns

Place roast in large container, bowl or crock. Blend remaining ingredients and pour marinade over roast. Put bowl in a cool place to stand for 2-4 days. Turn meat twice a day. Wen ready to cook drain meat, save and save liquid. Dry and season with salt and pepper. Put roast in oven T 450° for 15 minutes. Lower heat to 325°. Cover pan, baste with liquid marinade every 20 minutes. Remove roast when cooked to your liking.

You may add flour in pan for gravy. For well done roast cook 25-30 minutes per pound or until fork tender. Serves 8 to 10.