I just threw about 6lbs of venison (elk) on the smoker...
I let the steaks soak in a home made marinade of red wine (chianti), olive oil, worstershire, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for 24 hours..
will continue to mop them with the marinade through the smoking process this afternoon..
should have time to get them cooked, let them rest for about an hour, and get them on the table just in time for dinner..
just gotta figure out what the best after dinner smoke and pairing is after a heavy meal of venison, potatoes, and fresh peas..