Sumney's Deer Jerky

A bold and flavorful marinade provides maximum taste in this simple deer jerky recipe made in a dehydrator.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 200 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 pounds venison (deer meat)
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon onion powder, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons flavor enhancer (such as Accent®)
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
• 0.66666668653488 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.66666668653488 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup steak sauce (such as A1®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Slice venison into 1/4 inch strips.

Step 2

Combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, seasoned salt, onion powder, pepper, flavor enhancer, garlic powder, and liquid smoke in a large glass or ceramic bowl; mix well. Add venison and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Set a dehydrator to 155 degrees F (68 degrees C).

Step 4

Remove venison from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Arrange venison on the dehydrator racks.

Step 5

Cook in the dehydrator until desired dryness, 4 to 6 hours.