This venison jerky recipe turns lean deer meat into deliciously chewy, flavorful strips with a simple marinade and low, slow drying. Perfect for backpacking, snacking, or storing your harvest, it’s a high-protein snack with bold, smoky flavor!
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Venison Jerky Recipe
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This venison jerky recipe turns lean deer meat into deliciously chewy, flavorful strips with a simple marinade and low, slow drying. Perfect for backpacking, snacking, or storing your harvest, it's a high-protein snack with bold, smoky flavor!
Ingredients
Instructions
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- Marinate the venison. Slice venison thin and transfer to a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add all marinade ingredients. Seal bags and massage meat gently, then place them in the refrigerator for 8–12 hours.
- Preheat your oven or smoker. Preheat your smoker or oven to approximately 170 degrees F. Follow any preheating or preparation instructions if using a dehydrator.
- Smoke the marinated meat. Remove the venison from the marinade and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Place directly on grill grates for 2-3 hours. Check often and arrange as needed, even for cooking.
- Steam, store, and enjoy. Place the finished jerky in a gallon zip-top bag while it is still warm, and leave partially unsealed. Once steaming stops, seal bags and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 420kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 193mg65%
- Sodium 2404mg101%
- Potassium 965mg28%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 28g
- Protein 57g114%
- Vitamin A 160 IU
- Vitamin C 1 mg
- Calcium 66 mg
- Iron 10 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
