Sweet and Spicy Venison Jerky

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This super tasty venison jerky is sweet, smoky, and spicy.

Submitted by Kristi Whittington
Updated on August 31, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Additional Time:
1 day
Total Time:
1 day 4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce

  • ½ cup Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ⅓ 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.

Oven Option:

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place a pan or aluminum foil on the oven floor to catch drippings. Arrange venison on a wire rack in a single layer and dehydrate in the preheated oven until desired texture is achieved, 6 to 8 hours.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

208 Calories
7g Fat
22g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 208
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 2186mg 95%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 429mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.