M#@> Re: What type of marinade...

*> is best for game and how long should I marinate to get a good tender, and *> less gamey flavor? *> Showgirl

M#@> I have found the very best marinade for venison is good old Italian M#@> Dressing! Just marinate over night in the fridge! It helps if you stab M#@> the meat with a fork all over first. Put the meat in a bowl (at about 6 M#@> or 7 pm), pour a whole bottle of dressing over the meat and cover with M#@> plastic wrap and put it in the fridge. Just before you go to bed, turn M#@> it over and let it stay that way till dinner time the next day!! M#@> Simple!

Mmmm, sounds like my old standby marinade for "cheap" cuts of steak. Here's a good venison marinade you might like - it's also an excellent salad dressing <g>

~ Halve the garlic, set half aside. - W/ a meat tenderizer, gently pound the venison steaks, try not to make the holes too deep. - Mash the green peppercorns up, and rub onto the steaks - Rub the garlic into the steaks.

Set steaks aside in fridge for 1 hour. - Combine 1, remaining 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 in small pot - Heat this mixture slowly (Slowly) until it is Almost boiling (but Not boiling) and turn the heat down until it is Just on ... very soft heat, allow to cool down cool enough to touch. - Pound the steaks again, gently but firmly w/ tenderizer - lay the steaks in a shallow container, side by side and cover w/ 1/2 mixture (still warm, but Not hot) - Let it sit and hour, then turn and do again.

~ Broil or Barb, Mmmm, red on the inside ...