How Do You Make Venison Jerky Sticks?
After a successful hunt, venison jerky is one of the most flavorful and satisfying snack foods to make. Jerky sticks, because they’re dried, will stay unspoiled for years, and your hunt will be appreciated for just as long. For those with less experience butchering a deer at home, bring the body to a knowledgeable butcher and have it ground. Ground venison is the simplest way to turn your kill into a well-seasoned venison jerky stick, and the leftovers will make for a tasty burger on the grill in summer. This recipe for venison jerky has an Indian flavor because of the cumin and coriander, but feel free to substitute the spices for liquid smoke or dried herbs. Use a jerky shooter, which looks similar to a caulking gun, to create uniformly shaped strings of jerky. It can take up to 8 hours to dry, so plan ahead. Before dehydrating, heat the meat to 160 degrees F. This is the temperature recommended by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service to ensure bacteria is killed before it dri
