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A Quick Primer On The Care Of Your Gore-Tex® Garment

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Jim Braaten

Okay, I’ve covered many aspects of W.L. Gore’s Gore-Tex® membrane technology over the past several blog posts. In fact, some of you are probably hoping this series wraps up soon and I move on to a completely different topic. Well, good news…there is just one more blog post remaining after this one talking about Gore®, but I’m saving the best topic for last.

Next time I will be writing about the science of camouflage as it relates to ungulate animals (animals with a cloven hoof). Specifically, I’ll be covering Gore’s® new OPTIFADE™ Concealment system designed primarily for bowhunters and marketed by Sitka Gear.

But today, I’m going to cover a topic that is vitally important to all Gore-Tex® wearable consumers. Essentially, what do you do with that new Gore-Tex garment once you bring it home from the store. How do you care for it properly?

Honestly, I’m not going to draw this blog post out with an exhaustive bunch of necessary steps consumers must do with their Gore® clothing. Why? Fact of the matter is…your Gore-Tex® doesn’t really require a bunch of special care. Sure, you’ve just invested perhaps hundreds of dollars into a breathable, waterproof garment so the natural tendency is to treat it with kid gloves, so to speak.

And by all means you don’t want to abuse it…but in reality, with some of the testing I’ve previously shown, Gore-Tex® will withstand very demanding use. NOTE: Washing and occasionally cleaning the outer fabric IS NOT ABUSE. In fact, such actions are a must to get the most performance out of your clothing investment.

In this picture, Larry Bollinger, customer service manager for Gore®, shows how a cross-section of Gore-Tex® material is essentially made up of very tiny microscopic pores— in fact, 9 BILLION per square inch. These tiny pores are 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet, but moisture will easily pass through them in the form of vapor, such as perspiration from the body.

What is vital to the performance of Gore-Tex® is to keep these pore passageways unobstructed so this vapor can readily pass. In fact, Bollinger said the most common complaint his customer service team gets about Gore-Tex® not performing properly is easily fixed by washing the garment or cleaning the boots.

When a customer calls up and says their boot is leaking it’s usually a result of two main issues. The membrane has either been punctured or torn (i.e. barbed wire, nail, etc.) or the boot is so dirty from use these microscopic pores are actually clogged with debris or the improper use of some form of boot dressing. In the latter case the boot is not leaking, it’s just not allowing the owner’s perspiration to pass through the membrane. Same effect—wet and uncomfortable feet.

That’s why Bollinger’s best advice to someone who brings home a new Gore-Tex® garment is to wash it. These important pores can get obstructed even during the assembly process of the garment or boot…so if you want the ultimate performance out of your Gore-Tex® clothing wash it to ensure it’s clean—even if the item is brand new from the store.

Now, the sales folks at the store will likely try to sell you a bunch of after-market detergents to keep your new Gore-Tex® clean. While Bollinger will not endorse any particular product, I got the sense from him that such expensive specialty care products are not necessary. In fact, you can use just standard laundry detergent—powder or liquid—just avoid those products also containing fabric softeners…and by all means avoid dryer sheets.

One important note. The quickest way to restore your Gore-Tex® garment’s Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating applied to the fabric on the outer layer of the garment is to throw it into the dryer on medium to high heat. Over time and as the garment is worn, this action is oven necessary to rejuvenate the first-line of repellancy of the outer material. Failure to do so can cause the outer layer to soak water, become heavier to the user, and possibly disrupt the exchange of water vapor through the membrane.

Again, the important thing to remember is Gore-Tex® containing clothing might be some of the most expensive clothes you ever purchase…but with a few common sense care instructions it will outperform and outlast other articles of clothing found in your closet.

In closing, I want to show you these two quick videos produced by W.L. Gore & Associates. I thought about making some videos of my own, but these are so well produced I really couldn’t improve on them. Take a look and you’ll see that owning Gore-Tex® is not a big hassle when it comes to proper care:

Now, just in case you still have questions or concerns about your Gore-Tex product, you can call their customer service at 1-800-GORE-TEX or visit them on the web at: www.Gore-Tex.com or www.Facebook.com/goretex.fan or www.Twitter.com/GORETEX_brand

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Check This Out | Allegedly The ORIGINAL Motor Home

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Jim Braaten

Received this tidbit in another Email. Not sure where the photos came from or if the information is completely accurate, but it sure looks intriguing. You be the judge.

Ford House-Car

One of only six said to have been made per year in the mid-30′s at the Ford plant in St.Paul, Minnesota , according to an article on this car in a 1993 “Old Cars” magazine article. Very few others–perhaps none–remain on the road, and certainly not in such amazing original condition.

The only other known example that I heard of was supposedly housed in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn , Michigan . But that turned out to be an early 1920s Model T conversion, the curator told me. He said he’d never seen anything like this ’37!

When discovered in a garage (under a heavy cover) in Northern Minnesota in August 2001, she had only 19,000 miles, and the owner’s manual was actually still in the glove box in like-new condition!

She had always been garaged and treated with ‘Much TLC’ as a collector vehicle.

The interior, all wood lined, was still the way it appeared in the ’30′s and ’40′s, complete with framed photos of the original owner on his travels (mainly to Florida) and his cabin in the North Woods, plus and other memorabilia from the era.

Built on the ’37 Ford Pickup frame and cowling (powered by a 60-hp flathead V8 with aluminum heads), the rear framing is all wood, with the metal skin wrapped around it. The roof structure, too, is all wood, over which the heavy, waterproofed canvas top is still very securely fitted. The structure of the Body is solid, appearing from underneath to be all oak, and still in a remarkably unaltered, undamaged condition.

The door frames are thick, solid oak, and oak is visible around the window openings (as on the four side windows in back) — though it is painted over.

She was a big hit at this campground once we got that Great old flattie V8 hummin’! Note her expanding roof and the original dark green color, which had been repainted. I figure the canvas roof was originally painted in reflective silver to keep it from getting too hot inside. All four side windows open, while the back one tilts out to three positions. The windshield also tilts open at the bottom for natural AC while driving.

Here are a few shots of her in August 2001, out on the road in the Chippewa National Forest north of Grand Rapids, MN … Practicing for her next adventure: “Destination Wavecrest 2001.”

A peak inside: A slice right out of 1930′s, just as the original owner left it. All the windows open, with curtains on the four side ones and pull-down shades on the back window, as well as on the driver’s and passenger door windows.
A wide storage cabinet is located under the bed.

The wood headliner, with vent and canvas expanding portion visible. Four wood pieces hold it securely in the up position, while clamps hold it down while driving.

More interior views….note the cedar branches hanging in the corners for that north woods aroma. Cabinets and aluminum sink (with a wood cover insert) are visible on the left. All the antiques stuck away inside, as well as those hanging on the walls, came along for the ride. Also note the table behind the driver’s seat, which folds down.

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Bob Lessard’s Famous Fish Batter Recipe

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Jim Braaten

It’s not too often you find a recipe gracing the Sportsman’s Blog pages. In fact, I believe you have to go way back to the infancy of this blog site to find the last food recipe I shared with my readers. Now, mind you, it’s not because I don’t like to both eat and to cook…but for some odd reason I just don’t usually find the topic of food preparation interesting enough to focus on it.

Nevertheless, for the sake of variety and to kick off this new fishing season…I felt that passing along a recipe today seemed like an appropriate thing to do. Besides, this is no ordinary recipe. What I’m about to pass along is none other than former Minnesota State Senator Bob Lessard’s “not-so-secret-anymore” fish batter recipe. The recipe was recently printed in the Minneapolis StarTribune’s Outdoors Section in advance of the 2006 Minnesota Fishing Opener.

In a time when store shelves are filled with commercially prepared fish batter mixes costing as much as $3 or more per box, it’s kind of nice to know that a homemade batter mix can be concocted without all the exotic ingredients found with some recipes. Give it a try!

Here’s the recipe in its entirety:

Ingredients

Walleye (or other fish) fillets

1 cup flour

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon lemon pepper

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup beer

1 or 2 eggs, as desired

Directions

• Combine eggs and beer, then mix in dry ingredients. Stir. Batter is too thick if it sticks to a finger without dripping slightly, too thin if it runs off altogether. Adjust in either case by adding more beer or more flour.

• Prepare fillets by cutting them in half. Important: Dry the fish on paper towels so the batter sticks to them. Dip fish in batter.

• Using oil of your choice, deep fry until golden brown (either in a deep fryer or deep skillet).

• Batter won’t spoil and can be reused if refrigerated. “The next day when you look at it in the refrigerator, it won’t look very good,” retired state Sen. Bob Lessard said. “But just stir it, again adding more beer or flour as necessary for desired thickness.”

Former State Senator Bob Lessard was a stalwart advocate for everything hunting and fishing in Minnesota politics for over 25 years before retiring in 2002. Lessard is often credited as being one of the strongest supporters of sportsman’s issues to ever to sit in the legislative chambers in St. Paul. While many folks remember Lessard for his politics…others fondly recall his legendary annual fish frys at the capitol where this recipe often proved to be the center of attention.

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Consider These “Must-have” Camping Gadgets

Posted on April 13, 2006 by Jim Braaten

Remember the good ol’ days when going camping meant sitting around the campfire telling stories and then roasting marshmallows after a fine meal? Eventually you would scrounge around until you found the ideal stick to skewer a few marshmallows to dangle over the fire. But first, you would pull your trusty old pocket knife out…clean off some of the outer bark on the twig…and in short order you had yourself a dandy little marshmallow roasting stick suitable for dozens of the beef tallow puffballs.

But hey…all of that was so last Century. C’mon, we’re living in the modern age now where you wouldn’t be caught dead doing something like that the old-fashioned way. I mean, let’s get serious here…how can anything be useful unless it plugs into an electrical outlet OR requires batteries of some kind?

And so it goes with the Electric Marshmallow Toaster. No more spinning of a stick in your hands hoping to get that even, golden-brown crusty burn. Now you have a handy little device that will do the rotisserie function for you…all you need to do is push the button to energize the unit. Then hold the marshmallow the perfect toasting distance from the hot coals and presto!!! You’ll have yourself a gadget that’s sure to be the talk of the campgrounds. What’s more…the handle portion sports a sure-grip with ergonomic styling that happens to be heat-shielded. Don’t keep taking those risks by holding your hands too close to the fire without equipping yourself with this wonderful invention.

Boatblender Okay, speaking of necessities while camping…you probably thought nothing could possibly be more ingenious and practical than the electric marshmallow toaster I just described…but you’d be wrong. Now I’m not necessarily encouraging the consumption of alcoholic beverages on this blog…oh what the hell, yes I am! And perhaps no device short of purchasing a $300 Tailgator fits the bill as well as this $30 Boat Blender. For a mere fraction of the cost all you need is a cordless drill to power the unit and you have a blender contained inside your glass.

Now, sitting around the campfire (notice we are not condoning the use of either device on a boat, for obvious reasons) can be taken to a whole new level. The next time your sweetheart yearns for one of those “fruity” drinks…just go to the toolbox and in a few minutes she’ll be content with your resourcefulness. Then blend-up a salty margarita for yourself and you’ll be making Jimmy Buffet proud.

This summer, as you begin to plan for those boring family camping trips…spend some time now in preparation for the event by doing a little shopping for some much needed new gear. To heck with concentrating on the tent or the camper…by adding these new toys to your bag of tricks you’ll be putting the fun back into those weekend get-aways.

Hey, have you heard of another cool camping gadget that I failed to list here…then drop me a comment and tell me about it.

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Geocaching: It’s All About Finding The Treasure

Posted on May 22, 2005 by Jim Braaten

Okay, admit it…a year or so back you purchased one of those handy GPS (global positioning system) hand-held receivers because it was either on sale or your friends had one…so you made the purchase. Am I right? I know I sure did…when used properly they are one of the handiest little devices a sportsman can own. Besides, the magnetic compass is so last Century. Get with it and start letting satellites guide your way through the woods rather than some electromagnetic device which to operate properly you must compensate for with declination factors.

The point is GPS and the technology it makes use of is really a slick thing for sportsmen. The main problem is, unless you use your device somewhat regularly…it can be intimidating and downright frustrating learning about all the modes and functions for your particular model. More often than not…the GPS unit sits at home in the drawer when it could be used much more often on trips into the out-of-doors. I feel if sportsmen are going to own the technology…they need to learn how to use it….and they might as well have some fun doing it.

One of the most exciting and fun ways to learn how to use that GPS unit is by geocaching. Never heard of it? Log on to www.geocaching.com and search for cache sites near your home. Chances are good you will discover dozens if not hundreds of geocache sites within close proximity of your home. Some are near historical markers…others are in the middle of nowhere…yet others have a complex purpose serving as a piece of a bigger puzzle in this geocaching game.
Geocache1
Essentially geocaching is this. A fellow player has taken let’s say an old Tupperware container and filled it with all sorts of trinkets to be placed in some hidden location. Inside there may be some small children’s toys, some dice, poker chips, coins, key chains, bottle openers, patches, you name it. Just about anything of little or no value can be stashed in a geocache container. Then, all of these items are placed in the container…left in a secure hidden location…and entered into the web site called www.geocaching.com.

As a geocacher, your objective is to program your handheld GPS unit with the coordinates, and then head out in search of the cache. The goal is to use your GPS unit to locate the site of the cache…but in most cases that is only half the battle. Even when you arrive at the precise location of the cache it doesn’t mean finding the loot is always easy. Sometimes it is…and sometimes you can search for over an hour with mounting frustrations…until you finally give up and leave.

Geocaching is a fun, family event that can be done at absolutely no cost…provided you already own a GPS unit. In many cases the locations are near parks…so if you plan things correctly you can spend the day geocaching and then plan a picnic, too. You’ll find that the entire family has fun because it sometimes takes many sets of eyes searching for the container…and to the young kids it can be a game with a prize as an incentive.
Geocache2_1

When you eventually find the container it is proper protocol to jot an entry into the log book (as well as to later come back home and leave a log on the web site), search through the container for a trinket or two to take with you…but also bring a replacement trinket to leave. Visit the web site and learn all about this elaborate system of travel bugs, etc. The bottom line is be prepared to leave something in the container…if you decide to take a prize with you.

This weekend I went geocaching for the first time and discovered just how much fun it actually is. I also discovered just how rusty I was at the proper use of my GPS receiver. As much as I hate to admit it, I did finally have to pull out the owner’s manual to see how I needed to program in the coordinates. At first I was a bit embarrassed to admit I didn’t know completely how to operate some gadget I owned…but after a few hours…and locating several cache sites I was operating my device like a champion.
Geocache3
Right now if I used the GPS I own to mark a location on the lake or to log a site for a nice deer stand this fall…I am completely confident that I could use it with no difficulty. Like anything else in life, the more you use something the more familiar you become with the proper operation of that equipment.

As sportsmen, realize there are times you need to do fun things with the family. Without a doubt, geocaching is a fun activity that the whole family will enjoy…and with a bit of practice and exploring on the website…you can choose just how difficult you want your searches to be. The bottom line is geocaching is a fun activity that, in the process, will hone your navigational skills…and any fun family game that can do that certainly can’t be all bad.

Give geocaching a try…and let me know how it works out for you.

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Firestarter: Using Chocolate and a Can of Coke

Posted on April 26, 2005 by Jim Braaten

Back about twenty years ago when I was actively an instructor of Advanced Hunter Education for the Minnesota DNR, I soon learned how fascinated sportsmen were with fire. I’m not sure if it’s some natural urge that dates back to prehistoric man, but there’s no doubt about it men like to play with fire.

One of the exercises we used in class was pairing up students and to have them start a campfire as a team. They could use their own techniques for starting the fire…and we would supply several tools for ignition. The whole point of the exercise was to get the adult students to practice something they maybe hadn’t thought a whole lot about since their scouting days. Often, I was amazed at how some groups were quite adept at starting their fires while other groups seemed to struggle with utter frustration.

Most often sportsmen rely on matches or some device (such as a BIC lighter) to make the job much easier. There are even a whole host of metal matches (made from magnesium), windproof lighters, waterproof match containers, etc. to help get the job done.

But that’s not what this is all about. No, there’s a special feeling about starting a fire and doing so in an unconventional manner. It shows resourcefulness and a certain aptitude for the outdoors that makes you want to get stranded with a dude who has abilities like that.

One of my personal favorite fire starting methods involves using steel wool and flashlight batteries. I remember showing this in class one time and having a student tell me that learning that technique alone was worth the price of the class. It’s a neat trick, and it will impress your friends. Every Mag-Lite Flashlight I own has a screw-off back with a spring. (This is typically where you will find a spare bulb wrapped in some foam) Well, within the spring is ample room to wad up some 000 steel wool and store it for when you need a fire someday. In doing so, I know that EVERY flashlight I own has the capability to show me the way in the dark AND to start a fire in an emergency.

Until today I thought my flashlight fire starting technique was the coolest…but perhaps no more. I recently discovered a method for igniting a fire using an ordinary pop can and a small piece of pure chocolate. That’s right…tell me what sportsman doesn’t carry a can of pop and at least a chocolate bar or two in their fanny pack. I know I sure do.

I’m not going to get into the detailed instructions here…but you can link to this web site for further details. I have not tried the technique as of yet…but in theory it certainly seems plausible and would be a fun new way to impress your friends. Who knows, the next time you’re sitting around the campsite you may even win a few bets with this nifty technique as your astonished friends look on.

Undoubtedly, it was some well-rounded sportsman who thought up this fire starting method. I’m anxious to hear from others if you have an unconventional fire starting method that’s your favorite.

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Sportsmen, Don’t Leave Home without It

Posted on October 11, 2004 by Jim Braaten

To most sportsmen there are a few items of gear that are considered absolutely essential. For instance, consider how popular the pocket knife or multi-tool has become with a growing number of outdoor folk. Then again think about how nifty the little hand-held GPS units have become for navigating in the big outdoors. Still, I contend there is one piece of often over-looked equipment that should be found in every sportsman’s pack and vehicle.

Any ideas what that equipment might be? It costs less than $5, yet it can save a trip and possibly save a life. The uses are endless and only limited by a sportsman’s creativity. It comes in a variety of colors and sizes, including camouflage. Give up? I’m talking about Duck Tape. There are literally thousands of uses for Duck Tape thus making it one of the most versatile pieces of essential equipment that any sportsman can carry. But is it called Duck Tape or Duct Tape? Actually, the tape was first developed during World War II to keep moisture out of ammunition cases (like water off a “duck’s” back—hence the name DUCK TAPE).

Consider a few of these modern day uses…then consider how a roll might have saved you some headaches during a past outdoor adventure:

In The Truck
1. Emergency repair to radiator hoses
2. Patch seat covers
3. Electrical repairs
4. Securing gear together to prevent rattling during transport
5. Removing dog hair from seats

In the Boat
1. Repair minor leaks in hull
2. Emergency repair of cracked and leaky gas lines
3. Hiding a spare key with tape to a secret location in boat
4. Hold boat navigation lights in place
5. Securing broken windshields

Around the Camp
1. Repair torn tarps
2. Securing tie-down ropes so they don’t slip
3. Securing coolers to keep critters from their thievery
4. Creating insect proof between tent walls and floor
5. Splint a broken leg
6. Use as a big band-aid to control bleeding

Hunting
1. Temporary patching of torn clothing
2. Fixing broken decoys
3. Removing hair/feathers from game meat
4. Constructing and attaching blind material
5. Making fletching for an arrow
6. Waterproofing shot shell boxes
7. Field repair of a cracked gunstock
8. Covering muzzle to keep rain/dirt out of barrel
9. Emergency repair of hunting boots
10. Create non-slip grips on hunting knives

Fishing
1. Repair broken fishing rod
2. Waterproof a hat
3. Fix leaky minnow bucket
4. Make a cut-resistant filleting glove
5. Secure removable dividers in tackle box
6. Emergency repair a hole in landing net
7. Repair punctured or torn waders/hip boots

Out-of-the-ordinary Uses
1. Cut a small piece and leave on a wart for several days. It will starve it of oxygen and is considered more effective than freezing to remove.
2. Homeland security. The government is urging all families to keep enough Duck Tape on hand to be used for protection against chemical or biological terror attacks in the future.

As you can see Duck Tape is no ordinary piece of equipment for the sportsman. Keep several rolls on hand and above all, be creative and don’t forget to grab it the next time you have a dilemma on your hands that requires a “sticky situation.”

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Three Recipes with a Unique Twist

Posted on September 30, 2004 by Jim Braaten

Now that duck season is underway I want to share a very simple, yet unique way to prepare the wild fare you’ll bring home from the field. A second recipe will turn your deer camp into a bunch of coffee-loving connoisseurs. Finally, a third recipe will help turn gamey-tasting meat into a gourmet delight. All three recipes are proven winners and will leave your friends wondering how in the world you did it.

7-Up Duck
First off, 7-Up duck is not so much a recipe as it is a method of preparation. To begin, you will need several cans of 7-Up on hand (and we’re not talking the diet variety here). Once your game birds are perfectly cleaned and ready to marinate, you simply take enough 7-Up and pour this soda into a pan that contains your meat. Ideally you want the meat to be completely submerged into the marinade, but it’s perfectly acceptable to turn the meat periodically, as well.

The main goal of marinating fowl with 7-Up is to add a slight citrus flavoring as well as slightly sweetening the meat. Personally, I also add a little salt to the marinate as this helps to draw out some of the blood and other undesirable substances in areas where pellets may still be in the meat. Although I haven’t done it…there would be no reason not to further experiment by adding some seasoning to the marinate mixture. However, the first time you try 7-Up duck just use the soda as your marinade…chances are you won’t want to mess further with something that is so perfect and simple.

Leave the meat in the marinade overnight in the refrigerator. Then when you are ready to cook, discard all liquids and prepare the meat in your favorite manner. The key here is the meat needs to be in the marinade at least overnight. This recipe is provided courtesy of my good hunting buddy, Jeff Flood, of Mankato.

Scandinavian Egg Coffee
Okay, I know this sounds awful, but believe me…if you follow this recipe carefully you’ll be glad you took the risk. I first came across this recipe one fall when I was working as a park ranger. I approached a campsite where an older gentleman camper had a large (32 cup) coffee boiler hanging on a tripod over an open fire. It was one of those crisp fall days with the smell of leaves burning in the campfires. But the smells from this campsite were particularly enticing. The camper invited me in for a cup of coffee and how could I refuse.

WOW! One sip and I quickly declared it the best coffee I had ever tasted. I’m not a big coffee fan, but this brew was some special and out of the ordinary…and the anonymous camper was mighty proud of it, too. He gave me the recipe for his concoction with the caution that you must follow each instruction carefully or it will not turn out.

In a 32 cup coffee boiler (that would be a coffee pot with no innards) bring the water to a rolling boil in the pot. While the water is heating, take a separate container and mix one egg (the entire egg—shell and all), one cup of coffee grounds, and one-half cup of water. Essentially you will have a paste like mixture that looks much like potting soil.

Once the water is boiling in the pot…add this entire mixture of coffee and egg into the boiling water. Let it boil for an additional two minutes then remove the pot from the fire. Finally, take one cup of COLD water and throw into the coffee pot. The cold water will settle the coffee grounds to the bottom of the pot, if everything was done correctly. If there are still some grounds floating…then skim them off carefully before serving. The result is a coffee lacking some of the bitterness (removed by the egg) but with every bit the full flavor.

I guarantee hunters in your camp will be impressed by your newly discovered expertise in coffee brewing. HINT: Remember; when boiling the water you will be adding more volume to the pot so do not completely fill the pot initially with water. Also, if you choose to make a smaller batch simply cut the proportions in half, but ALWAYS use an entire egg.

Venison Roast with Coffee Seasoning
Okay, sticking with the coffee theme…I also suggest you try seasoning your next venison roast with coffee grounds. Simply do this: Prepare your venison roast for the oven or crock pot as you normally would do. Now when it comes time to season it, take and wrap the roast with bacon strips using toothpicks to hold each strip in place. Then, take a tablespoon of INSTANT coffee grounds and lightly sprinkle over the entire top of the venison roast. The result will be a roast that imparts a delicious flavor with no hints of gaminess. And no, just to answer your question…guests will NOT think the meat tastes like coffee…but they will want to know your new culinary secret. This recipe is provided courtesy of my cousin, Gary Urness.

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