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    Home » Game Jerky Recipes

    Bugling Elk Jerky

    Published: Mar 19, 2018 · Modified: Nov 23, 2020 by Will · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Bugling Elk Jerky is a great tasting sweet and salty jerky that will not disappoint! Didn't harvest an Elk this year? No worries, make with beef or venison too!

    Elk jerky with marinade and ground black pepper

    I sliced up this elk roast that I got from a buddy at work. Bugling Elk Jerky is one of the recipes I made with this roast. Why did I call it bugling elk jerky? I remember camping with my wife in Yellowstone and hearing the elk bugling throughout the night. It was amazing, and I thought the name just fit...

    Elk Roast for making jerky on cutting board

    I sliced this roast with my Weston Jerky Slicer into perfect jerky slices. You don't need a jerky slicer; but if you are going to start making a bunch of jerky, it makes it sooooooo much easier to get even strips!

    Sliced Elk roast for jerky

    This recipe is a VERY easy one to make. With only 2 ingredients, 3 if you add curing salt, it's an easy recipe to make that comes out tasting fantastic! I like using pre-made marinades when I am feeling a little lazy... Ha.

    Elk jerky marinating

    After marinating for 16 hours, the meat was drained in a colander and patted dry with paper towels. I made this recipe while I was at work, so I filled up the drying racks on my Nesco Dehydrator.

    Elk jerky on dehydrator trays

    Just look at those great looking jerky strips about to turn into some amazing tasting elk jerky! These took 4 hours at 160°F to finish with a perfect texture. Drying times may vary depending on how thick you slice your jerky. Mine normally take between 4-6 hours.

    Elk Jerky with ingredients

    When I tasted this jerky the first flavor that hits you is the soy sauce from the Allegro Original Marinade. It has a very bold flavor that is sweet and salty. The pepper added a great peppery flavor that goes great on any kind of jerky. I really enjoyed this batch and recommend you trying it.

    This recipe doesn't have to be used on Elk only. Make this with beef or venison and it will also turn out really good! Enjoy!!!

    For more in depth directions on how to dry your jerky, visit my page Jerky Making Methods or click on the pictures below. 

    Learn how to make Beef Jerky in a dehydrator. It's easy, fast, and delicious! | Jerkyholic.comLearn how to make beef jerky in a smoker. Great tasting and better than store bought jerky! | Jerkyholic.comHow to Make Beef Jerky in an Oven

    Elk Roast for making jerky on cutting board

    Bugling Elk Jerky

    Bugling Elk Jerky is a great tasting sweet and salty jerky that will not disappoint! Didn't harvest an Elk this year? No worries, make with beef or venison too!
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    Prep Time: 1 hour
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 5 hours
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: elk jerky
    Type: Game Jerky
    Flavor: Savory, Sweet
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 160kcal
    Author: Will

    Ingredients
     

    Lean Meat

    • 1 lb Elk (Venison, or Beef (Best Slices of Meat for Jerky))

    Marinade

    • ¾ cup Allegro Original Marinade
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon curing salt (optional)

    Equipment

    Nesco Dehydrator
    Nesco Dehydrator

    Instructions

    • Trim all visible fat from the meat and place in freezer for an hour or two to partially freeze.
    • While the meat is in the freezer, combine marinade ingredients in a bowl or ziplock bag.
    • Remove the meat from the freezer and slice ¼" strips against the grain for an easy chew. Cut with the grain for a more chewy jerky. (I did not freeze the jerky and used my Jerky Slicer with the grain)
    • Add sliced meat to the mixture in the ziplock bag or bowl and marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator.
    • After the meat has finished marinating, remove from refrigerator and strain excess marinade in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
    • Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used my Nesco Dehydrator and dried for 4 hours at 160F.
    • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 302mg | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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