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Pomegranate deer jerky on cutting board
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Spiny POM Deer Jerky

This Pomegranate deer jerky turned out tasting fantastic. The fruity sweet flavor goes well with the deer flavor. I make so much spicy jerky that it's refreshing to have a fruity jerky every once in a while!
Course Beef Jerky, deer jerky, venison jerky
Cuisine American
Type Game Jerky
Flavor Sweet
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings 5
Calories 155kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

Lean Meat

Marinade

  • ½ cup pomegranate juice
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • ¼ teaspoon curing salt optional

Instructions

  • Trim all visible fat from the venison or beef 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. Visit my page on slicing jerky for more information. You can also use a Weston Jerky Slicer when making this recipe.
  • Add sliced venison or beef to the mixture in the ziplock bag or bowl and marinate for 6-24 hours in the refrigerator. Shake or mix the container every 4 hours so all the strips are evenly marinated.
  • 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 ½ hours at 160F.
  • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half. White fibers will also be seen when the jerky is bent.

Notes

Old Pro Tips:

  • Trim all fat from the meat before marinating for longer lasting jerky once it’s finished drying
  • Use curing salt or celery juice powder to extend the life of the jerky
  • Pre-soak venison for a couple hours in 5 cups water and 1 cup salt to remove 'gamey' flavor
  • Partially freeze meat before slicing for even strips

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 865mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 3mg