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5 from 3 votes

Serrano Citrus Bison Jerky

Servings 8 people
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Marinating Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs bison skirt steak or similar cut
  • 2 small serrano peppers thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup light beer
  • 2 tbsp Morton Tender Quick Curing Salt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • zest from 1 orange

Instructions

  • Partially freeze the skirt steak for 1-2 hours. With a knife, remove all fat and connective tissue. Slice against the grain into a 1/4 inch piece.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients to create a marinade. Add the bison and marinate for up to 24 hours.
  • Heat the pellet grill or smoker to 180 degrees. Remove the bison from the marinade and dry between paper towels. Place the on the grill and smoke for 4 hours or until dry.
  • Remove from the grill and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in an airtight container.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Barbeque, Game, Make Ahead, On the Go