Deer Jerky
Deer Jerky features lean venison soaked in a bold mix of soy, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, and spices, then slowly dried for a concentrated, meaty bite. The result is a deeply seasoned, smoky snack with a clean, satisfying chew—ideal for road trips, hikes, or make-ahead protein-packed snacking.
- Prep20 min
- Cook6 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt; set aside.
- 3
Cut the venison into long strips, 1 inch wide and 1/8 inch thick. Add the strips to the marinade and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight, kneading occasionally to spread the marinade evenly.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Put a pan or aluminum foil on the oven floor to catch drips. Take the venison out of the marinade and shake off any excess.
- 5
Lay the venison on a wire rack in a single layer and dehydrate in the preheated oven until it reaches your preferred texture, 6 to 8 hours.
- Calories 127.44 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.23 g Moderate
- Carbs 20.17 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.43 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.0 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 6.24 mg Low Source
- Sodium 828.27 mg High
- Fiber 0.86 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.45 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 93.11 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source
- Potassium 133.26 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4.14 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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