Venison Jerky Recipe

Jerky is a beloved snack that has been enjoyed for centuries, and it's no wonder why. With its intense flavor and satisfying chewy texture, jerky is the perfect on-the-go snack for anyone with an active lifestyle. While beef and turkey jerky are popular choices, venison jerky provides a gamey, rich flavor that is truly irresistible.

Making venison jerky is a time-honored tradition that allows you to savor the flavors of wild game in a convenient, shelf-stable form. Whether you are an ...

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground venison or beef
2 ½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Tender Quick®)
1 ½ teaspoons barbeque seasoning
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper

Information

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 hrs
Additional Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 5 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 15
Yield: 1 pound

In a large bowl, combine ground venison, salt, MSG, hot sauce, curing mixture, barbeque seasoning, water, liquid smoke, garlic powder, and pepper; mix thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Line food dehydrator trays with plastic wrap. Pat meat mixture into a very thin layer on the trays. Place in dehydrator set according to manufacturers directions. Once the meat has firmed up, after about the first 2 hours, remove it from the plastic, cut into strips, and replace onto the racks. Continue until the meat is done drying, about 5 to 10 hours total depending on machine.

When finished, blot off any grease with a paper towel. Store in the refrigerator in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

Nutrition

81 cal.

Total Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 51mg
Sodium: 895mg
Total Carbohydrate: 0g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 0g
Protein: 14g
Vitamin C: 0mg
Calcium: 6mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 200mg

How to Make Venison Jerky - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Nutrition

81 cal.

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