What Does Venison Jerky Taste Like?
Lean, a little tangy, with a hint of black pepper. Made from venison prime steak and smoked with a bit of brown sugar, this one has far less of the gamey, irony note people associate with deer. In the owner's words: no wild taste.
Why it is not gamey
Gaminess in venison mostly comes from fat and from how the animal was handled. Prime steak cuts, trimmed clean and cured right, taste like lean red meat with character, not like the woods.
Flavor and heat
Smoke, a little sweetness, a tang that keeps it interesting, and just enough black pepper to notice. A 1 on our heat meter.
Who it is for
People who think they do not like venison, and the sportsman-show crowd who know exactly what good venison should taste like.
What it is not
- Not gamey or livery.
- Not dry or crumbly; thick cut and tender.
- Not hot.
The bag
<a href="/products/venison">Venison (Deer) Jerky</a> — 3 oz bag, $25, heat 1/5 (Mild)