Sweet and Spicy Venison Jerky

This tasty venison jerky is sweet, smoky, and spicy thanks to the addition of brown sugar, teriyaki sauce, liquid smoke, spices, and hot pepper sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 208 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup teriyaki sauce
• 3 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 pound venison, cut into 1/4 thick strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, soy sauce, liquid smoke, black pepper, onion powder, garlic salt, lemon juice, paprika, and hot pepper sauce together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add venison strips and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours, stirring it a few times as it marinates to ensure even absorption of marinade.

Step 2

Remove venison strips from marinade and squeeze off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Arrange venison on the racks of a food dehydrator in a single layer.

Step 3

Dry venison on High until dry but still pliable, about 4 hours. Jerky should bend without breaking. Store jerky in an airtight container or in a resealable plastic bag.