Basic Liquid Game Marinade

Serving Size : 6   
Categories : *Marinades For The Grill

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 medium carrots -- peeled and chopped
1/2 large yellow onion -- peeled, chopped
1 shallot -- peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 cups [625 ml] hearty red wine
1/4 cup [63 ml] red wine vinegar
2 whole bay leaves
3 parsley stalks
8 whole juniper berries
1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
6 whole black peppercorns

Sauté chopped vegetables. in olive oil in a non-reactive pan until lightly browned.

Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cool before using.

Marinade may be made ahead and refrigerated for 1 to 2 weeks.

Heidy Haughy Cusik writing in the San Francisco Chronicle, 12/18/91.