Grilled Venison Rack With Honey Brown Lager Raspberry Sauce - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl & mix well.
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.
Combine basting ingredients in a bowl, season with salt & pepper to taste and set aside; drink remaining beer!
Preheat grill to medium-high (about 450F to 500F).
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.
Remove racks from grill & let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into 1 - 2 inch thick chops; drizzle with extra sauce & serve.