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Homemade Venison Pepperoni: A Flavor-Packed Adventure

Homemade Venison Pepperoni

Discover the joy of making homemade venison pepperoni: a flavor-packed adventure that elevates your snacking game.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Curing Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground venison can substitute with other game meats
  • 1 pound ground beef adds richness to the flavor
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adds heat
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper for extra spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup cold water to help with mixing

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Meat grinder or food processor
  • Meat curing bag or dehydrator

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into desired shapes for pepperoni.
  4. Cure or air dry as per recipe or equipment specifications.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 10g

Notes

For best results, let the finished pepperoni rest before serving to enhance flavors.

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