Raven's Stew

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs venison or elk meat or 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. 1

   In a crock pot, add the venison and cover with the bacon slices.

2. 2

   Place the garlic, onion, potatoes, carrots, parsnips and apple around the vension meat.

3. 3

   Season well with salt, pepper, thyme and parsley.

4. 4

   Pour the apple cider over everything and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours.

5. 5

   If you prefer a thicker gravy, add a little flour and water mix and allow to cook till thickened.

6. 6

   Serve to your preference and enjoy.