Description
Discover how to make delicious Maple Apple Cider Venison Jerky with Fall Spices on our cooking website. Perfect for the autumn season!
Ingredients
- Beef, 2 pounds (907 g) (900 grams)
- Maple syrup, 1/2 cup (120 ml) (120 milliliters)
- Apple cider, 1/2 cup (120 ml) (120 milliliters)
- Soy sauce, 1/4 cup (60 ml) (60 milliliters)
- Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup (60 ml) (60 milliliters)
- Brown sugar, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 grams)
- Ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (2 grams)
- Ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (1 gram)
- Ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (1 gram)
- Ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (1 gram)
- Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (3 grams)
- Onion powder, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (3 grams)
- Salt, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (6 grams)
- Black pepper, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (2 grams)
Instructions
- Slice the venison into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, combine maple syrup, apple cider, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ground ginger to the bowl.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Place the venison strips in the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your oven to 175°F (80°C) or set your dehydrator to the jerky setting.
- Remove venison strips from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
- Arrange the strips in a single layer on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet.
- Place the rack in the preheated oven or dehydrator.
- Dry the venison for 4-6 hours, checking for desired texture.
- Once the jerky is dry and firm, remove it from the oven or dehydrator.
- Allow the jerky to cool completely before storing.
- Store the jerky in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Notes
- Slice the venison against the grain for a tender jerky texture.
- Adjust the sweetness with more or less maple syrup to suit your taste.
- Get creative with spice combinations or add cayenne pepper for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking/Dehydrating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Protein: Varies
Keywords: maple jerky, venison jerky, fall spices, apple cider, cooking method, homemade recipe