Venison Jerky Recipe

Name: Venison Jerky
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground venison or beef; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate (MSG); 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton(R) Tender Quick(R)); 1 1/2 teaspoons barbeque seasoning; 2 teaspoons water; 2 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds lean ground venison or beef
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton(R) Tender Quick(R))
1 1/2 teaspoons barbeque seasoning
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1
In a large bowl, combine ground venison, salt, MSG, hot sauce, curing mixture, barbeque seasoning, water, liquid smoke, garlic powder, and pepper; mix thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2
Line food dehydrator trays with plastic wrap. Pat meat mixture into a very thin layer on the trays. Place in dehydrator set according to manufacturers directions. Once the meat has firmed up, after about the first 2 hours, remove it from the plastic, cut into strips, and replace onto the racks. Continue until the meat is done drying, about 5 to 10 hours total depending on machine.
3
When finished, blot off any grease with a paper towel. Store in the refrigerator in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lean ground venison or beef, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate (MSG), 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, and more.

Yes, Venison Jerky falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Venison Jerky

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