Recipe: Savory Wild Game Jerky
🕒 Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
🥩 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 6 hours
👩🍳 Description:
Indulge in the rich flavors of this exceptional jerky recipe, perfect for fueling your hunting adventures or satisfying your cravings for a protein-packed snack. Whether it’s deer, moose, or any wild game you fancy, this savory treat promises to elevate your taste buds with every bite.
🍽️ Servings:
Yields approximately 45 hearty portions.
📝 Ingredients:
- 5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
🔍 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 84.5
- Fat: 3.1g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 29.7mg
- Sodium: 569.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 2.1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 1.7g
- Protein: 11.5g
📝 Instructions:
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Marinade Preparation:
In a large mixing bowl, combine water, onion powder, garlic powder, minced garlic, sugar, soy sauce, and Tabasco sauce. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the marinade is well blended. -
Marinating the Meat:
Place the meat slices into the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6-12 hours, allowing the flavors to infuse thoroughly. -
Draining and Drying:
After marinating, remove the meat from the bowl and drain excess marinade by placing the slices on paper towels. Pat them gently to remove any remaining moisture. -
Drying Process:
For oven drying, preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Arrange the meat strips evenly on oven racks or dehydrator shelves, ensuring they are not overlapping. -
Drying Time:
Dry the meat in the oven or dehydrator until it reaches the desired texture. The jerky should be firm yet still bendable, not crunchy. This process typically takes about 6-9 hours, depending on the thickness of the meat slices. Monitor closely to prevent over-drying. -
Enjoy!
Once dried to perfection, allow the jerky to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container or resealable bags. Enjoy this flavorful snack on your hunting trips, outdoor adventures, or as a protein-packed treat any time of day!
Whether you’re preparing for hunting season or simply craving a savory snack, this homemade wild game jerky recipe is sure to impress with its irresistible flavor and satisfying texture. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven or dehydrator, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of the great outdoors.
