Description
A simple and delicious deer jerky recipe. Perfect for making high-protein snacks for camping, hiking, or just enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs deer meat (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the deer meat into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Place the meat in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
- Arrange the strips on a dehydrator tray or baking sheet.
- Dehydrate at 160°F for 4-6 hours, or dry in the oven at the lowest setting for 6-8 hours.
- Let the jerky cool before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use lean cuts of deer meat for best results.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Store jerky in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
- For longer storage, keep in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: deer jerky, homemade jerky, venison snack, dehydrated meat