Sweet And Spicy Venison Jerky Recipes

JERKY LOVER'S JERKY - SWEET, HOT AND SPICY!

Steps:

• In a small bowl or cup, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, and some cracked black pepper. Season the meat lightly, using only part of the mixture. Reserve the remaining spices. Place into an airtight plastic container or bowl, and refrigerate.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, liquid smoke flavoring and pineapple juice. Heat until the brown sugar has completely dissolved. Refrigerate marinade until cool.
• Pour cooled marinade over the seasoned meat, and mix by hand to coat. Seal the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
• Arrange the beef strips on the rack of a dehydrator, and sprinkle with a little bit more of the spice mixture and red pepper flakes if using. Dry for 5 hours, or to your desired dryness.

SPICY SWEET BEEF JERKY

Steps:

• Trim all visible fat from the beef and place in freezer for an hour or two to partially freeze.
• While the meat is in the freezer, combine marinade ingredients in a bowl or ziplock bag.
• Remove the meat from the freezer and slice ¼" strips against the grain for an easy chew. Cut with the grain for a more chewy jerky. (I did not freeze the jerky since I bought already thinly sliced meat. I sliced the thin meat into 1" wide strips)
• Add sliced beef to the mixture in the ziplock bag or bowl and marinate for 6-24 hours in the refrigerator.
• After the meat has finished marinating, remove from refrigerator and strain excess marinade in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
• Dry with your Dehydrator, Smoker, or Oven. I used my Excalibur Dehydrator and dried for 4 hours at 165F.
• The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.
• Store jerky in air tight containers in a cool, dark, and dry place such as a fridge or cabinet.

MONDO'S HOT & SPICY VENISON JERKY (CAN SUBSTITUTE BEEF)

Steps:

• Cut meat into strips and remove all fat.
• Add all ingredients into ziplock bag and shake well.
• Marinade for 8-24 hours.
• Place on dehydrator.
• Remove after fully dried and place into a clean ziplock.
• For the first 1/2 day keep bag slightly opened so any remaining moisture will evaporate.
• Share with friends and family!

SPICY BEEF JERKY RECIPE

Steps:

• Freeze the beef for 30-60 minutes prior to slicing. The stiffness makes it much easier to cut even slices.
• Slice beef into 1/6" - 1/4" slices, ensuring all are the same thickness. We prefer to go against the grain when slicing, which results in a more tender jerky. Slicing with the grain will give the jerky a tougher texture.
• Slice away ANY excess fat.
• Place beef into a sealable baggie.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
• Pour the marinade over the beef in the baggie.
• Massage the beef slices in the baggie, ensuring all of the slices are completely coated in the marinade.
• Allow to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes. You may also set this in the refrigerator and marinate for up to 10 hours.
• Set your food dehydrator to 165°F (74°C).
• Place beef slices on dehydrator trays, first allowing any excess liquid to drip off the slices.
• Dry for 3 hours at 165°F (74°C) and blot away any fat juices from the slices.
• Dry an additional 3+ hours at 165°F (74°C) or until the beef jerky is leathery.
• Store in an airtight container with a food safe oxygen absorber for 1-2 months.
• Once opened, consume within 1 week.

SWEET AND SPICY VENISON JERKY

Steps:

• Whisk together the sugar, black pepper, onion powder, garlic salt, lemon juice, liquid smoke, paprika, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the venison strips and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Mix the venison a few times as it marinates to ensure even absorption of the marinade.
• Remove the venison strips from the marinade and squeeze off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Arrange the venison on the racks of a food dehydrator so that it does not overlap.
• Dry the venison on High until dry but still pliable, about 4 hours. The jerky should bend without breaking. Store the jerky in an airtight container or in a resealable plastic bag.