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Smoked Venison Jerky

Smoked Venison Jerky Recipe

Delicious Smoked Venison Jerky you can try at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
MARINADE TIME 8 hours
Total Time 11 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 lb Venison Roast
  • 1/4 cup Organic soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Begin by slicing partially frozen venison into thin strips (1/4" inch thickness).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well to combine.
  • Add the sliced venison to the marinade, making sure that each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat your pellet smoker to 180°F. This is a low and slow temperature that will help the jerky to dry out without cooking it.
  • Once the smoker is up to temperature, place the marinated venison strips onto the smoker grates. Make sure that they are spaced apart so that the smoke can circulate around them. No need to use any liquid smoke.
  • Smoke the jerky for 2-3 hours or until it's pliable and chewy. This will depend on the thickness of your slices, but it's important to keep an eye on them so that it doesn't overcook and become too dry.
  • Once the jerky is done, remove it from the smoker and let it cool. Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.