Smoked Spicy Venison

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs venison roast

• 1 Teaspoon apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder

• 1 Teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 Teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 Cup soy sauce

• 1/2 Cup Worcestershire sauce

• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

• 2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

• 1 Teaspoon paprika

• 2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more to taste

• 2 Teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste

• 2 habanero peppers, FINELY diced

• 1/2 Teaspoon curing salt

Instructions:

1. Slice venison into 1/4" strips and place in an airtight bowl/bag/whatever

2. Combine marinade ingredients in mixing bowl and whisk until well combined

3. Add marinade to venison strips and seal

4. Allow marinade to soak for ~24 hours

5. Set smoker/dehydrator to 165℉ and preheat for 15 minutes and set to highest smoke setting

6. While smoker is preheating, place meat strips on a layer of paper powel and pat dry

7. Add meat strips to wire rack with space between them for air to flow

8. Place rack directly on grates of smoker

9. Smoke for 4-6 hours, start testing meat around 4 hours and finish remainder to likeness