How to Dry Cure Venison
A number of methods can be used to preserve venison, including canning and freezing. However, dry curing venison produces a delicious treat. Dry-cured venison, also known as venison jerky, is a lower-fat alternative to beef jerky. You can also incorporate different spices to suit your palate. This method will allow you to enjoy venison all year round.
Things You'll Need
- 8 lbs salt
- 3 lbs cane sugar
- 3 oz sodium nitrate
- 1/2 oz sodium nitrite (or a total of 4 oz nitrate if no nitrite available).
Instructions
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Freeze aged venison for several days to make it easier to cut. Slice the venison into your desired cuts and thickness.
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Mix your dry cure for the venison. You will need one ounce of dry cure per one pound of meat.
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Rub the dry cure into the meat thoroughly, adding cure as you work. Once each piece is covered in cure, you can store the meat in wooden boxes.
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Repeat the curing process with your dry cure mixture in three to five days. Cover the meat entirely with the dry cure mixture and store in wooden boxes.
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Repeat this cycle a third time in an additional three to five days. Allow the meat to cure completely by allowing seven days per inch of thickness.
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