Petersen's Hunting The Best 8 Venison Marinades You Have To Try Sometimes salt & pepper is all you need for good venison. But there is a time & place for marinade too. These 8 recipes make for tender, flavorful dishes. By Hank Shaw Perhaps the most common question I get about cooking venison is what marinades I use the most. The truth is, I don't always use a marinade, because a really good piece of backstrap needs little more than salt and black pepper. But there is definitely a place for marinades in venison cookery. The real trick is knowing when to break out your favorite marinade...and when it's best to make it into a sauce you serve at the end.Why marinate?Marinades are acid-based liquids or loose pastes used to infuse meat or veggies with...Continue Reading