Yes, as long as the previous finish is not lacquer or shellac. Be sure to test the selected colour on a hidden spot to see how it will look over the original finish. To prepare the surface, make sure that the finish is clean and has had all wax and polish removed. Then lightly sand with #180 or #220 sandpaper.
Then thaw meat, add seasoning and press into strips or sticks, and place on trays to dry. Depending on how thick meat is cut, how heavily dryer is loaded, and the humidity, jerky takes from 4 to 15 hours to dry.
The next step is the drying process of the venison meat to make deer jerky. Set your home dehydrator up having a temperature control, and set at 135â°F. On a single layer, lay the strips on the drying racks again without any piece covering the other. This is to dry them uniformly at the same time.