Raven's Stew

I love venison stew. You will enjoy this tasty dish. You may substitute Elk or Moose meat. We serve it on rice, but you could also serve it alone or on top of mashed potatoes or broad egg noodles.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs  venison (roast or peices) or 2 1⁄2 lbs  elk meat (roast or peices) or 2 1⁄2 lbs  moose (roast or peices)
• 4  slices bacon, raw
• 1  garlic clove, chopped
• 1  onion, quartered
• 4  white potatoes, quartered, peeled
• 2  large carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 2  large parsnips, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 1  apple, crispini, coarsely chopped
• 2  teaspoons coarse sea salt
• 2  teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon fresh thyme
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 4  cups sweet apple cider (not hard)

Directions

1. In a crock pot, add the venison and cover with the bacon slices.
2. Place the garlic, onion, potatoes, carrots, parsnips and apple around the vension meat.
3. Season well with salt, pepper, thyme and parsley.
4. Pour the apple cider over everything and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours.
5. If you prefer a thicker gravy, add a little flour and water mix and allow to cook till thickened.
6. Serve to your preference and enjoy.