Smoked Deer Hind Quarter Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 deer hind quarter , trimmed of excess fat and silver skin
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons black pepper , freshly cracked
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• Wood chips (hickory or applewood for a mild, smoky flavor)