Turkey Jerky is a delicious, healthy snack that is perfect for on-the-go eating. It is high in protein and low in fat, making it an ideal snack for people who are trying to lose weight or maintain their weight. Turkey jerky is also a good source of energy so it can help you power through your day.
Top 5 Reasons to Try Turkey Jerky:
- It’s a healthy alternative to other kinds of jerky.
- Turkey is lean meat, so it’s a good source of protein.
- Jerky is a great way to get your daily dose of protein without having to eat a lot of meat.
- Turkey jerky is easy to make and doesn’t require any special equipment.
- You can control the amount of salt and spices in your turkey jerky, so it’s perfect for those on a low-sodium diet.
Ingredients for the Turkey Jerky
- 1 lb. turkey breast
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoning spices
Turkey for Our Jerky
For my recipe, I bought it at Weis for $5.35/per 1 lb.
I weighed the turkey to determine how much jerky would be left after the dehydration.
Turkey is hard to slice when it is not frozen. It can be hard to cut if the turkey is too soft or too cold, so you can put it in the freezer for a while ( 1 – 2 hours) so that it is easier to slice.
Marinade for Turkey Jerky
Gathering everything together and preparing the marinade is the next step. The ingredients mentioned above must be combined in the correct proportions.
See the measuring cup below.
Now combine the turkey and marinade, and let it sit for six to twenty-four hours. The flavor of the turkey gets greater the longer it is marinated.
Dehydrating Turkey
After marinating the turkey, the paper towel(s) will absorb any extra liquid.
You can use aan oven or an electric smoker, but a dehydrator is preferred because it is easier to use and less expensive. On Amazon, you could purchase one.
- Dry your jerky evenly without the hassle of rotating trays.
- Keep your oven free for dinner while your next batch of jerky dries.
- Make a bigger jerky stash by expanding to twelve trays. Extra trays are sold separately.
The turkey should be dried for 5 to 7 hours at 160 degrees F. It took 6 hours for our hand-cut slices to reach the ideal level of crispiness. If you choose to dry at lower temperatures, be careful to modify your drying time to account for the temperature drop. Plan on 7 hours of drying time at 145 degrees Fahrenheit and 10 hours of drying time at 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
You will get about 1/3 of the weight of the turkey in jerky. Our pound of turkey turned into or 195 grams or 6.9 oz. !
Recipe
This recipe serves 4 people and requires for me 14 hours and 30 minutes:
- preparation time: 30 minutes
- marinade time: 8 hours
- drying time: 6 hours
| Ingredients | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb. of turkey; | $5.35 per 1 lb. at Weis | |
| 1 teaspoon of Hot pepper sauce | $9.99 for 5 oz. a container in Walmart 1 teaspoon (tsp) is equal to 0.17 ounce (oz.) and 0.33 cents | |
| 1 tablespoon seasoning spices | $2.18 for a 6 oz. container at Walmart (2 tbsp per oz. = 0.36 cents and 0.18 cents per 1 tbsp ) | |
| 1/4 cup of vinegar | Between $2.27 per 16 oz. container in Walmart (1/2 cup or 1 oz. = 0.14 cents) | |
| 1 teaspoon sea salt | $1.96 for 2.12 oz. a container at Walmart (6 tsp. per oz. means that 1 teaspoon equates to 0.15 cents | |
| 1/2 teaspoon coriander ground | Between $4 and $5 for a 1.52 oz. container (which comes out to 20 cents for 1/2 teaspoon coriander ground) | |
| 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon | $1.18 for 2.5 oz. a container at Walmart (6 tsp. per oz. means that 1/2 teaspoon equates to 0.24 cents) | |
| 1 teaspoon garlic powder | Between $4 and $5 for a 2.33 oz. container (6 tsp. per oz. means that 1 teaspoon equates to 0.28 cents | |
| Total Cost: | $6.87/6.9 oz. (full cost: meat + ingredients) |
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Turkey Jerky Recipe
Turkey Jerky is a delicious, healthy snack that is perfect for on-the-go eating. It is high in protein and low in fat, making it an ideal snack for people who are trying to lose weight or maintain their weight. Turkey jerky is also a good source of energy so it can help you power through your day.
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Freeze your turkey for one-two hours before slicing it into 1-inch-thick slices.
- Prepare a marinade and mix it with your turkey
- Place the mixture in the fridge and leave it there for 7–24 hours.
- Dry for 5-7 hours at 160 degrees Farengates in a food dehydrator. Plan on 7 hours of drying time at 145 degrees Fahrenheit and 10 hours of drying time at 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition
Serving: 48.8g | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.7g | Protein: 19.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1100mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 4.2g | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg
QUOTE:
"You might be a redneck if you think that beef jerky and moon pies are two of the major food groups."
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About the Author
Charles Joseph
In 2017, a good friend introduced me to the most amazing beef jerky I had ever tasted. And his source was from the most unexpected of places--a random guy in Thailand whom he had met while living there. Although I had been eating jerky since as far back as I could remember, I was genuinely blown away by the flavor. I realized the best beef jerky doesn't come from a store. This experience inspired me to create Beef Jerky Hub and put into writing all the things I've since learned about this amazing food. If you're interested, you can read more about my story here.