Wild Game Marinade

[bow4elk]

I saw this on a cooking show years ago, used for quail.  The chef said it was fantastic on big game as well so I tried it and have been enjoying it ever since.

1/3 cup red wine (Merlot)
Oregano - minced, fresh
Basil - minced, fresh
1 clove garlic - crushed/minced
1/4 cup (or less) virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
a good splash of Balsamic vinegar

Whisk and pour over steaks in a Zip Lock bag or pie plate (as shown).  Marinate 2-4 hours, then grill to your liking.

Give it a try.  Enjoy!!

[1bowhunter1]

Sounds great...i'll be right over

[bow4elk]

Anytime!  With all this cold weather and snow piling up, I wanted a home-cooked meal tonight.  Local blacktail, Au Gratin potatoes, and fresh steamed veggies...

[ICEMAN]

Nice, I will have to give it a try, thanks.

[WAPITIHUNTER]

Those steaks look done. Better eat em before they overcook.

[DOUBLELUNG]

I have used one very similar for years.  I use a commercial dry Italian 5-herb blend (oregano, basil, etc), a little less red wine (1/4c, cabernet only because that's what I prefer to sip), 1/2 the EVOO (2 Tbsp), at least 2 TBSP of the balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp each sea salt and fresh ground pepper.  Mix it all up with a whisk, I usually only marinate about 5-10 minutes before grilling, but longer is fine too (even overnight).  About 2lbs 3/4" or so thick steaks, three minutes on a side on the hottest grill possible, rare to medium rare.