Grilled Venison Rack With Honey Brown Lager Raspberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons black pepper, coarsely ground
• 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle honey brown lager beer
• 3 lbs venison (racks frenched)

BASTING SAUCE

• 1/4 cup honey brown lager beer
• 1/2 cup gourmet style barbecue sauce
• 1 pint fresh raspberry
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl & mix well.

2. 2

   Place racks in a large glass dish & pour beer mixture over top, being careful to evenly coat racks on all sides; cover & refrigerate racks and allow to marinate for 2 hours.

3. 3

   Combine basting ingredients in a bowl, season with salt & pepper to taste and set aside; drink remaining beer!

4. 4

   Preheat grill to medium-high (about 450F to 500F).

5. 5

   Remove racks from marinade (discard excess) and grill for 6 - 8 minutes per side (for medium-rare), basting liberally with sauce during the last few minutes of cooking.

6. 6

   Remove racks from grill & let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into 1 - 2 inch thick chops; drizzle with extra sauce & serve.