Hunt Down This Sweet And Spicy Jerky Recipe

Name: Hunt Down This Sweet And Spicy Jerky
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup orange juice; zest of 1 orange; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 3 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 shallots, finely minced; 1 jalapeno, finely minced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 pounds lean meat from horned or antlered game (deer, elk, caribou, moose, etc.), sliced into 3/8-inch strips (freezing the meat for a couple of hours makes the slicing easier and helps to get sli…

Servings: persons

1 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
zest of 1 orange
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 shallots, finely minced
1 jalapeno, finely minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 pounds lean meat from horned or antlered game (deer, elk, caribou, moose, etc.), sliced into 3/8-inch strips (freezing the meat for a couple of hours makes the slicing easier and helps to get slices of even thickness)

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Combine all of the ingredients except for the meat in a medium bowl.
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Whisk to combine well.
3
Add the strips of game meat to the marinade, being sure to cover it all completely.
4
Marinate in the refrigerator at least 12 hours and up to 48 hours; the longer its in the marinade, the better.
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Remove the meat from the marinade and drain.
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Pat it dry.
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Lay out the meat on dehydrator trays, with space between the slices.
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Set the dehydrator to 145 degrees -155 degrees and dry the jerky for 1 1/2-2 1/2 hours or until completely dry.
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(Dehydrators may vary.)
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You want the meat to still have some flexibility.
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The pieces shouldnt crack in two when you bend them; rather, they should break to reveal a network of thin white lines.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup orange juice, zest of 1 orange, 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Hunt Down This Sweet And Spicy Jerky falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hunt Down This Sweet And Spicy Jerky

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