Venison does not have to be gamey. In fact the gaminess, which some dislike in venison, is not a constant in all white-tailed deer, according to the chef instructor for the Harrisburg Area Community ...

Every year I look forward to making deer jerky. The scent of spicy marinade fills my kitchen as I thaw, cut, soak and dry, gradually emptying my freezer full of deer meat. I beam like a kid on ...

Editor's note: Originally published in October 2024. Updated November 2025. The length of time that jerky has been popular with human beings might surprise you. The mass-produced slices of dried ...

Ferdinand Parascandolo, Eltingville Ingredients: 3 pounds venison 1 1/2 cups soy sauce 1 ounce maple syrup 2 ounces molasses 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 ounces Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon salt ...