A great jerky begins with a great marinade, and Zane Dearien has cracked the code.

This venison jerky marinade is built on bold, layered flavors that penetrate deep into the meat: the savory, the sweet, the heat, the umami. Everything works together to transform raw venison into something you will crave for days. In our kitchen, the marinade is the soul of the dish. It is where the flavor story begins. With venison, a meat that is so clean and pure, you want a marinade that complements its natural richness without overpowering it. Zane's recipe does exactly that.