Grilled Venison Rack With Honey Brown Lager Raspberry Sauce

• 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

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

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-venison-rack-with-honey-brown-lager-raspberry-sauce-141977 (may not work)