Braised Venison and Root Vegetables

Southern hunters have been stalking the whitetail deer for centuries. I can still remember my uncle Robert showing up periodically at the house with a side of dressed venison, which Mother would cut into steaks or roasts or use to make various stews and braised dishes. Mature fresh venison must be marinated to tenderize the meat and tame the gamey flavor, but since the frozen venison available in most markets today is much younger, it really needs no initial marination. And, besides, just t