Baby got back(straps)

For the past two weekends, Marty has been going up to "the land" (which is a heavily wooded area that his family owns with two other partners) for some hunting.  This is a completely undeveloped area, so they were forced to make their own RV Nation.  I use "forced" really loosely here because these guys could not have been happier. 

On Sunday morning Marty got a deer.  Here's the happiest man in "the land":


To celebrate Marty's victory over the wild, we did a little grilling.  Here's the recipe we used, it was delicious:

Venison Backstrap Marinade
1/2 cup Port wine
3 (3-inch) strips orange peel
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Place marinade in bag with venison and allow to sit overnight.  Grill as desired.

This marinade is only part of a larger recipe, Roasted Venison Backstrap with Gooseberry Sauce.

Posted by Jennie Nelson at 11/14/2006 8:55 AM
Categories: Marty
 
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  • 11/14/2006 9:54 AM Marty wrote:
    Hey, how come there aren't any comments here yet??? It was the shot of the century I'll have everyone know. Call me anytime to discuss the details - I could go on for hours on the subject. Just ask the wife. MAN, am I an awesome hunter!
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    1. 11/14/2006 9:56 AM jennie wrote:
      Seriously, did you just call me "the wife"?
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      1. 11/14/2006 9:57 AM Marty wrote:
        Seriously, your caveman husband.
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  • 11/14/2006 5:08 PM sevda wrote:
    wow. Marty, you are quite the PROVIDER...literally putting food on the table! I DO like venison (and pheasant). I wish I could come over and have some game at your house.
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  • 11/14/2006 10:06 PM Mostly Jenine wrote:
    Mark it down in history! Marty commented!

    I want to wait a while before I call for the story Marty - good work. Glad "the wife" can cook it up too. We always just go with the butter and garlic, but the marinade sounds interesting. Somehow, though, I am not feeling the gooseberry whatever coming on. Pretty sure those aren't indigenous to Arizona...
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  • 11/15/2006 5:52 AM Kathleen wrote:
    LOL, we couldn't comment because we were blown away by your hunting skills! Plus, your extra fun/cool hunting jacket kept averting my eye from your deer!
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  • 11/16/2006 3:51 PM sevda wrote:
    I just placed an order on cabelas.com. Your photo inspired me.
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    1. 11/16/2006 4:04 PM jennie wrote:
      Looking for a new lucky turtleneck?
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  • 11/17/2006 5:27 PM Carrie wrote:
    Why do they make orange camo??? Isn't the point of wearing orange so you are more visable???
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