Description
Spicy Venison Jalapeño Snack Sticks are a delicious homemade snack that combines the rich flavor of venison with the heat of jalapeños, making for a perfect on-the-go treat or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Venison Mixture:
- 3 lbs ground venison 🦌
- 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, finely chopped 🌶️
- 1 cup ice-cold water 💧
- 2 tsp kosher salt 🧂
- 1 tbsp garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tbsp onion powder 🧅
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
- 1 tsp black pepper 🌶️
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat) 🔥
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp curing salt (optional, for longer storage)
- Collagen casings (for forming the sticks)
Instructions
- Prepare the Venison Mixture – In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground venison, finely chopped jalapeños, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, and curing salt (if using). Add ice-cold water and thoroughly mix until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well combined. The ice water helps keep the mixture moist and easier to work with.
- Stuff the Casings – Rinse the collagen casings with cold water and load them onto a sausage stuffer. Carefully stuff the venison mixture into the casings, making thin, even snack sticks. Twist or tie the ends as needed. Make sure the casings are evenly filled, with minimal air pockets.
- Refrigerate – Lay the stuffed snack sticks on a baking sheet and refrigerate them for 12-24 hours. This allows the flavors to develop and, if using curing salt, helps preserve the snack sticks. The refrigeration period enhances the texture and taste, making them more flavorful.
- Smoke or Bake – Preheat your smoker to 170°F (75°C). Place the snack sticks on the smoker grates and smoke for 3-4 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 150°F (65°C). If you don’t have a smoker, you can bake them in the oven at the same temperature. Add liquid smoke to the recipe for a similar smoky flavor. Slow, low-temperature cooking is essential to achieve the perfect texture and taste.
- Cool and Store – Once the snack sticks have finished cooking, let them cool completely. Cut them into snack-sized pieces and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the sticks in sealed containers or freezer bags.
- Enjoy! – Your spicy venison jalapeño snack sticks are now ready to be enjoyed! Whether at home or on the go, these snacks offer a perfect combination of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Smoking, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snack stick
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Spicy, Venison, Jalapeño, Snack Sticks, Homemade, Smoky, Flavorful
