Venison Jerky Recipe

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!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 3 hrs

Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Cooking Method: Grilling

Cuisine: American

Courses: Appetizer

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Calories: 420 kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

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

2 pound Venison (Sliced thin against grain)
2/3 cup Soy Sauce
1/2 cup Dark brown sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 tsp Black pepper (Freshly ground)
2 tsp Garlic powder
2 tsp Onion powder
1 tsp Ground coriander
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)

Instructions

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.

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