Deer Jerky Recipe
A bold, peppery-sweet deer jerky recipe made with tender venison, marinated overnight, and dried low-n-slow in your dehydrator or smoker. Packed with flavor, easy to make, and perfect for snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours + Marindating Time 12 hours
- Total Time: ~15 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrated / Smoked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds venison, sliced thin against the grain
Marinade:
2/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice your venison thinly against the grain and place in a gallon-sized zip-top bag.
- Add all marinade ingredients. Seal the bag and gently massage to coat all pieces.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, ideally up to 24 hours.
- Preheat your smoker, oven, or dehydrator to 170°F.
- Remove venison from marinade and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Place slices on racks or grill grates, ensuring even spacing.
- Dehydrate or smoke for 2–3 hours, rotating pieces for even drying.
- When jerky is slightly firm but still bendy, transfer to a zip-top bag while warm. Leave slightly open.
- Once steam stops, seal and refrigerate.
Notes
- Don’t skip the drying step before cooking – it helps prevent uneven texture.
- If you like more sweetness, double up on the brown sugar.
- This stuff disappears fast. Hide a bag for yourself if you’ve got snacky kids.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 2404mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 57g
- Cholesterol: 193mg
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