Venison & Deer
Do not waste the harvest. Turn this season’s deer into jerky that is safe, consistent, and better than last year’s batch.
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01 Time & temp Venison in the dehydrator Deer is leaner than beef, so it dries a little faster. The tool has a venison preset. 02 Ground Ground venison jerky Turn trim and tougher cuts into jerky with a gun. Fat and food-safety notes inside. 03 Method Venison jerky in a smoker Smoke it low without cooking it to crumbs. Temp control comes first.
Equipment for venison
The money pickGrinderHandles sinewy deer without bogging down. The upgrade a manual grinder keeps asking for.Best grinders →Affiliate link · paid commission
The workhorseDehydratorEven airflow and a thermostat that holds 160°F.Best dehydrators →Affiliate link · paid commission
The essentialSlicerUniform slices from an odd-shaped roast. Freeze the meat 45 minutes first.Best slicers →Affiliate link · paid commission