Deer jerky in the oven

[Hogmauler]

Is this how y’all make yours or in a smoker. What’s the best jerky seasoning kit at Academy or bass pro?

[TX_Hoghunter]

I have made it in the oven for about 30 years. I do not use a kit. I just start grabbing spices. I have never had any complaints.

-john

[Hogmauler]

Awesome. I read one article where they used ground venison as well. Any input on that?

[TX_Hoghunter]

I do not grind mine. I simply cut it thin. I like that better.

-john

[tpack]

I have made jerky in my oven, a dehydrator and my pellet smoker. They all turn out great, but the best I ever made was in my pellet smoker. I also started using the Cabela's Jerky Kit about 10 years ago and been very happy with it.

[Hogmauler]

John do you slice it about 1/4 “ thick? How long do you leave it in the oven?

[TX_Hoghunter]

Rough 1/4 by 1 inch strips. Depends on the oven. I set it to the lowest setting and then just cook it until I think it is done.

-john

[duckmanep]

using a steak hammer and pounding it thin is easier than slicing. hi mountain kits are good.

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[Hogmauler]

Thanks bro. I’m probably gonna wait till after this heat wave is over. I don’t want use electricity unnecessarily. I’ve considered placing a small rack on my old smokey and trying that as well.

[Leverhunter]

Hi Mountain jerky kit from I think Academy in the oven. After the first try you can adjust the amount of seasoning to your taste. Better than any store bought jerky you can buy.

[Hogmauler]

Thanks Lever. Wrote it down.

[tpack]

This is sliced about 1/4 inch. If you use an oven you will need to crack the oven door slightly for the moisture to escape and not steam the jerky.

[LWD]

Like tpack said, of you do it in the oven, you need to crack the door to let the moisture out. I use a wooden spoon.

[Hogmauler]

Ok. We have an electric oven. Can I place aluminum foil on the second rack to keep the drippings off the heating element ?

[Slabby]

Hi mountain is the best I've used. I go 1 hr on smoker then finish on dehydrator. If you don't have dehydrator, the oven will work, but still smoke for an hour or two. I run the smoker between 125-150. Of course, you can do the whole thing on the smoker