Homemade Venison Jerky
  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 in 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 venison from the marinade and dry thoroughly with with paper towels. Place directly on grill grates 2-3 hours. Check often and arrange as needed for even cook.

  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.

Course🥨Snack

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥩Jerky

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🏞️Outdoor Activities

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 4h

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