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deer jerky recipe

Deer Jerky Recipe: 7 Magical Steps for Flavorful Snacking


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 lbs jerky 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

A simple and tasty deer jerky recipe that you can make at home.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs deer meat, sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Slice the deer meat into thin strips.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar.
  3. Add the meat to the marinade and mix well.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat your dehydrator or oven to 160°F.
  6. Place the marinated meat on the dehydrator trays or baking sheets.
  7. Dehydrate for 6-8 hours, until the jerky is dry but still slightly flexible.
  8. Let it cool before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use lean cuts of meat for best results.
  • Adjust spices to your taste preference.
  • Store jerky in a cool, dry place.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Dehydrating
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 oz
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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