Venison for jerky

[PAS]

I was given some roasts and various cuts (about 5#) and after several rinses it was still very bloody. I have it marinating in some Backwoods Jerky seasoning Teriyaki. I haven't made jerky in decades let alone used venison. I have a MES 30.
The meat looks nice and lean but the blood has me concerned. Whats the collective wisdom? I'm tempted to just go buy some eye of round and start over.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Salt is pulling the blood out.
Do you have a double colander? Thats what i use to bleed out game.

 

[PAS]

Salt is pulling the blood out.
Do you have a double colander? Thats what i use to bleed out game.

This was just the sliced raw meat prior to the mix and I dont have a double colander.

 

[TNJAKE]

The blood ain't gonna hurt. Might taste a little gamey. Not much you can do about it now since you already marinated. Should have soaked it in salt water changing it out every hour or so. Just a tip for next time

 

[PAS]

The blood ain't gonna hurt. Might taste a little gamey. Not much you can do about it now since you already marinated. Should have soaked it in salt water changing it out every hour or so. Just a tip for next time

Would it hurt to rinse it real well and start over? Not sure I want to use it as it stands. 73 years old and survived a hospital stay with covid..

 

[crazzycajun]

What snake said I use ground venison and a jerky gun so no way to soak. I just marinate over night then send it no complaint. If the person that gave you the meat process it properly you are good. You can soak and rinse next time obviously good luck

 

[chopsaw]

Whole muscle venison makes the best jerky in my opinion .

 

[TNJAKE]

Would it hurt to rinse it real well and start over? Not sure I want to use it as it stands. 73 years old and survived a hospital stay with covid..

Wouldn't hurt to try if it would make you feel better

 

[chopsaw]

Wouldn't hurt to try if it would make you feel better

I agree . If you don't you'll go through the whole process and be worried about eating it .

 

[indaswamp]

Are you sure it is blood and not the protein cellular fluid? Like Rick said, the salt will pull fluid out of the cells when added to the meat.

 

[PAS]

Going to do a good rinse and soak in some salt water for a few hours then season again. Thanks everyone!

 

[TNJAKE]

Going to do a good rinse and soak in some salt water for a few hours then season again. Thanks everyone!

I'd just use fresh water. The marinade is already full of salt

 

[indaswamp]

I agree with jake^^^^^^

If you use salt water you run the risk of your jerky being too salty when you reapply the marinate....because the meat will already have salt in it.

 

[preston]

Depends on how the animal was harvested. If ran with dogs needs to be salt soaked. If shot and only ran a few yards shouldnt be gamey at all. Just marinate and dry or dry and smoke.