PEGGI'S VENISON JERKY
I have been using this recipe for about 25 years now. I make about 60 pounds of it a year (starting weight). Everyone loves it. You can figure your dry weight on finished jerky is going to be a little over 1/3 of the weight you started out with. So, if you have 60# raw meat, you will end up with 20# + of dried jerky. The batch I...
Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben
Categories Meat Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. FREEZE MEAT WHILE STILL IN THE ROAST STAGE (RAW). THEN REMOVE FROM FREEZER & LET SLIGHTLY THAW. SLICE ON SLICER OR BY HAND TO 1/8"TO 3/16" THICK AGAINST THE GRAIN. IF YOU SLICE WITH THE GRAIN, IT WILL BE TOUGH & STRINGY.
- 2. MIX ALL OF MARINADE TOGETHER & PUT MEAT IN. AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES, I LOVE TO TASTE THE MEAT. IT IS CURED BY THEN. IT IS HEAVEN. DO NOT PACK MEAT TIGHT. I DO THIS PART ABOUT 7 PM & LEAVE OUT ON COUNTER FOR ABOUT THE NEXT 3 HOURS & WALK IN & STIR WITH WOODEN SPOON EVERY 30 MINUTES OR SO, TO MAKE SURE IT IS EVENLY DISTRIBUTED. MARINADE IN FRIDGE OVERNIGHT. DO NOT PACK TOO TIGHTLY.
- 3. NEXT MORNING,EARLY, WASH SINK OUT THOROUGHLY. PLACE SOME SORT OF DRAINER IN BOTTOM OF SINK. I USE A ROUND PIE COOLING RACK. POUR JERKY & MARINADE OUT IN SINK. NOW GO HAVE YOUR COFFEE WHILE YOU ARE WAITING ON JERKY TO DRAIN. PLACE ON DEHYDRATOR TRAYS & PLACE IN DEHYDRATOR.
- 4. I HAVE A BIG SQUARE DEHYDRATOR WITH 10 TRAYS & FAN. WHEN ALL TRYS ARE IN, LEAVE DOOR AJAR ABOUT 3 INCHES FOR PROBABLY 3 HOURS UNTIL MOST MOISTURE LEAVES. THEN CLOSE DOOR & CONTINUE DEHYDRATING. IF YOU DON'T DO THIS, IT WILL STAY WET ALOT LONGER. IT TAKES ABOUT 6 FULL HOURS . MEAT IS DONE WHEN IT IS DRY TO THE TOUCH & YOU BEND IT & IT DOESN'T FEEL RUBBERY, BUT DON'T OVER DRY, TO WHERE IT STARTS TURNING WHITE (SALT CONTENT). I THROW IT ALL IN A BIG STAINLESS STEEL BOWL & LEAVE OVERNIGHT TO FINISH AIR DRYING. THEN THE NEXT DAY, I VACUUM PACK IT IN 1/2# BAGS.
- 5. I MIX 7 BATCHES OF THIS UP IN ONE BIG CONTAINER & ADD 14# MEAT. DO NOT PACK TIGHT.
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MR Siyam
[email protected]I love the way this jerky turns out. It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of chewiness. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mariatu A kamara
[email protected]This is the best venison jerky I've ever had. The meat is so tender and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Akhas Islam
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good venison jerky recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper!
Pedro Mercado
[email protected]This jerky is the perfect snack for a long hike or a day of fishing. It's also a great way to add some protein to your diet.
Md mehzar hossen Rana
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe uses all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving this jerky to my family and friends.
Md :akash Akash
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner. I'm so glad I found it because now I can make my own delicious venison jerky at home.
Md Hemal
[email protected]I've been making this jerky for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the spices blend together to create a unique and delicious flavor.
Princess Shan yan
[email protected]I used this recipe to make venison jerky for the first time, and it was a huge hit! Everyone at my party loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Andrew West
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover venison. I made a big batch and it was gone in no time. My husband and kids loved it!
Kyra Gaffney
[email protected]I've tried a lot of venison jerky recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the marinade really penetrates the meat. I highly recommend this recipe!
ninjay 997
[email protected]I love the combination of spices in this recipe. The jerky has a nice kick to it, but it's not too spicy. It's the perfect snack for a road trip or a day of hiking.
md sagor ahmed
[email protected]I'm new to making jerky, and this recipe was perfect for me. It was simple to follow and the jerky turned out great. I'm definitely going to try more of Peggy's recipes.
ASHA Zarif
[email protected]I've been using Peggy's venison jerky recipe for years, and it never disappoints. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. My friends and family love it!
Arona Ra
[email protected]This venison jerky recipe is a keeper! The meat turned out so tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again.