Venison Roast

This recipe produces a tender roast with gravy that's full of flavor. Plan ahead as this has to refrigerate for 2 hours before cooking.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 -4  lbs  venison roast
• 10  garlic cloves
• 2  teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 -1 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder, divided
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 7  medium carrots, quartered
• 5  small onions, quartered
• 1  tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 1  teaspoon  browning sauce
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 3  tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. Cut 10 deep slits in the roast and insert the garlic cloves; pierce the roast in several other places.
2. Combine the rosemary, 1 t onion powder, garlic powder and thyme.
3. Rub the spices on the roast; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Put 1/2" of water in a roasting pan; add the roast, carrots and onion.
5. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 2 1/2 - 3 hours (should register 160 degrees on a meat thermometer).
6. Place the roast and vegetables on a serving platter and keep warm.
7. Pour the drippings into a measuring cup (should have 3 cups - if not, add water to make 3 c of drippings).
8. Combine the drippings, bouillon, browning sauce and remaining 1/2 t onion powder in a pan; bring to a boil.
9. Combine the cornstarch and water; add to the drippings.
10. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened.