Deer Jerky

[ksl1]

Does anyone have a good recipe for deer jerky? I have heard of people using worstershire sauce.

 

[Jogeephus]

I've used that and terriaki sauce too. The trick to jerky is not to overcook it. I think its best at 220 degrees for 20 minutes. When you take it out it will feel like it is not cooked but let it stand until it is fully cooled then it is just like store bought. I like lots of pepper on mine.

 

[Limomike]

The way I make mine is with ground venison and a dehydrator. I use an American Harvest jerky gun (available at WallyWorld). It comes with spices and curing salts, looks like a caulking gun and lays out strips about 1/2" wide. Usually add to the spices with some of my own to get it a little warmer.
Here's a couple of web sites with game recipes, maybe you'll find something to suit your tatses.

http://www.justgamerecipes.com/index.htm
http://www.cookwildgame.com/

 

[I luv herfrds]

I cut mine about 1/4" thick and rub it with Mortons Tender Quick. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Run a toothpick through one end and string it through the rack that fits in my Little Chief Smoker. I preheat my smoker and use a mix of Hickory and Apple wood chips. I smoke it for about 24hrs. You can put any seasoning on it you want, but I like it this way.
Turned a whole deer into jerkey made this way one year, took it to a friends round up and it was completely gone in a day.

 

[ksl1]

Thanks for the info.

 

[Jogeephus]

If you ever see some High Mountain Brand jerky seasoning in a store buy it - especially the hickory blend or the original. Can't say I've ever had any better seasoned jerky than this. Walmart sometimes has it in the seasoning section or the sports section. Not trying to advertise for anyone but only giving credit where credit is due. Its good stuff.