Sweet and Spicy Venison Jerky

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 240 min

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce

• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/3 cup soy sauce

• 3 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring

• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

• 1 tablespoon onion powder

• 1 tablespoon garlic salt

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

• 1 pound venison, cut into 1/4 thick strips

Directions

1 Whisk teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, soy sauce, liquid smoke, 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.

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.

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.