How Do You Make Deer Jerky In A Food Dehydrator?
Deer jerky is a full-flavored dried treat that is high in protein. Native American tribes dried strips of deer meat in the sun to provide sustenance through the winter. The modern version of deer jerky is easily made with a food dehydrator. With a few spices and a little time, you can turn fresh venison into a delicious snack. So grab a sharp kitchen knife, a couple pounds of fresh venison and follow these simple steps to make deer jerky in a food dehydrator. Cut the fat and silver skin away from 2 lbs. of fresh lean deer meat. Slice the meat into 1-inch strips. Place the strips between sheets of wax paper and pound with a kitchen mallet or meat tenderizer until the strips are ½ of an inch thick. Place the tenderized strips into a large plastic bag, seal shut and refrigerate. Mix 1 tsp. Kosher salt, 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp. dried ginger and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a cooking pan. Pour in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup cider vin
