Marinated deer roast

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 pounds Deer roast (ham)
1 cup Currant jelly
1 tablespoon Brandy
4 cups Water
½ pounds Salt pork, cut in strips
4 tablespoons Flour
4 cups Vinegar
1 tablespoon Salt
1 tablespoon Red pepper
3 eaches Garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Cloves
1 teaspoon Thyme
1 tablespoon Pepper, black
3 eaches Bay leaves
1 teaspoon Allspice

Directions

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients after brandy into marinade. Pour over roast and soak for at least 6-8 hours, turning several times. Before roasting punch several holes in the roast with a sharp knife. Insert salt pork with additional garlic, cloves. Cook at 325-350 degrees for 20-25 minutes per pound. Baste frequently with drippings and marinade. When tender, remove meat and keep warm while making gravy. GRAVY: In the roasting pan slowly melt 1 C currant jelly with drippings and marinade. Add flour mixed with water to thicken. When gravy is desired consistency, add 1 Tbsp brandy, stir well and serve.

Suggestions: Use muscadine jelly for better tasting gravy.

Submitted By EARL SHELSBY On 11-20-94

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