Deer jerky
is highly nutritious and stores well.
Deer meat, which is also called venison, is a lean meat that is high in protein and iron and is relatively low in fat. If you enjoy hunting deer, you will have a large amount of venison to preserve or cook before it becomes rancid. One way to preserve deer meat is to turn it into jerky, which can be stored for up to six months. You can make homemade deer jerky using a basic food dehydrator.
Instructions
1. Place a 1 lb. piece of venison flank steak onto a cutting board, and slice the steak into thin slices that are 1/4- to 1/8-inch thick.
2. Place the venison slices into a bowl, and pour in 1/2 cup of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp. of cracked black pepper and 1 tsp. of garlic powder.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and place the bowl into a refrigerator. Allow the meat to marinade for four to six hours.
4. Lay the marinated venison strips onto the shelves of a food dehydrator. Do not overlap the slices.
5. Plug in the food dehydrator, and allow it to run for 18 to 24 hours. The venison will dry out into deer jerky. Store the jerky in plastic freezer bags in your freezer for up to six months.
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