Delicious Homemade Smoked Deer Bologna Recipe

This recipe will show you how to make your own homemade smoked deer bologna, a flavorful twist on the classic snack. Using lean ground deer meat and a blend of spices, this bologna is perfect for sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or snacking on its own.

Ingredients

• 5 pounds ground deer meat
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon curing salt
• 1/2 cup ice water
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons powdered milk

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground deer meat, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard seeds, paprika, and curing salt. Mix well to combine.
2. Add the ice water, liquid smoke, and powdered milk to the meat mixture. Mix until well combined and the mixture becomes sticky.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
4. Preheat your smoker to 200°F and prepare for smoking.
5. Form the meat mixture into long rolls and place them on the smoker racks.
6. Smoke the bologna for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
7. Remove the bologna from the smoker and let it cool before slicing and serving.
8. Enjoy your homemade smoked deer bologna on sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or as a delicious snack!

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