Deer Jerky Recipes

Awesome Deer Jerky Recipes

Ever since the earliest times, hunters and other sportsmen have relished having a quick and tasty snack that is packed with energy. One lightweight snack that packs tons of energy that is also very delicious is jerky. Whether it is made with beef or venison, jerky can be a delectable treat that provides the energy to keep going when undertaking any adventure in the great outdoors. The following deer jerky recipes are some that anyone who ventures into the wild is sure to enjoy.

When it comes to making jerky, there are a couple of different types that most people have come to enjoy. One of the favorite types of jerky that one can make is sliced jerky. Sliced jerky is made by cutting lean meat along its grain. The best meat for making sliced jerky is often found in hind quarter or back leg of the deer. This meat is often referred to as round meat. Another type of delicious jerky is steak jerky. Steak jerky is made by cutting across the grain of the meat. This differs from sliced jerky in that this type of jerky is more chunky while sliced jerky tends to be more stringy. The final type of jerky that people enjoy making is pressed jerky. Pressed jerky is similar to pemmican and is made from ground meat that is pressed into shape and then dried. This type of jerky utilizes any meat that is not regularly able to be used for sliced or steak jerky. All in all, making jerky is an enjoyable activity that produces a nutritious snack that almost everyone loves.

Alton Brown's Deer Jerky Recipe

The following recipe is one of the favorite deer jerky recipes of Food Network's Alton Brown and it produces a sweet but slightly spicy deer jerky that hunters and outdoorsmen are sure to enjoy. The ingredients and steps are as follows:

1. Cut two pounds of lean venison into strips.

2. Make a brine from the following ingredients:
2/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon of honey

3. Soak the meat in the brine for three to six hours.

4. Dry the meat in an oven set to 150 degrees for 8 to 10 hours or in a food dehydrator for 24 to 36 hours. The meat will be finished at this point.

Teriyaki Deer Jerky Recipe

While Alton Brown may be a preeminent authority on what makes good jerky, some people like the flair and flavor of the oriental flavor of teriyaki jerky. The following recipe gives all of the flavor of teriyaki while remaining a mild and thoroughly enjoyable snack. To make a really great teriyaki deer jerky follow this recipe:

1. Cut your deer meat into 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick strips.

2. Make a marinade from the following ingredients:
1/2 cup of soy sauce
1/4 cup of sweet cooking wine
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 teaspoons of powdered ginger
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

3. Soak your meat in this marinade for two to three hours.

4. Dry your meat in an oven set to 150 degrees for 10 hours or in a food dehydrator for 24 hours. Now you will have some of the tastiest teriyaki jerky ever made.

Regardless of which deer jerky recipe you follow, you are sure to find that making deer jerky will be one of the most delicious snacks you've ever created. It is tasty, nutritious, and all around fun to make. Enjoy these deer jerky recipes and develop your own to enjoy and share with friends and family.

Sources
Alton Brown, “Jerky,” Food Network
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/jerky-recipe.html

Celby Richoux, “Top 5 Venison Jerky Recipes,” Wide Open Spaces
http://www.wideopenspaces.com/venison-jerky-recipes/

Marty Prokop, “How to Make The Best Tasting Venison Jerky Ever,” Free Deer Hunting Tips
http://www.free-deer-hunting-tips.com/articles/best_tasting_venison_jerky.htm