How to Make Amazing Turkey Jerky - A Step-by-Step Guide

Jerky is a delicious and convenient snack that has been enjoyed for centuries. Whether you're hitting the trails, need a post-workout protein boost, or just want a tasty and healthy snack, turkey jerky is a fantastic option. It's lean, packed with protein, and filled with mouthwatering flavors that will leave you satisfied and fueled for the day ahead.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ cube beef bouillon
  • wooden paint stir sticks

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 7 hrs
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Combine ground turkey, soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, garlic powder, pepper, ginger, olive oil, and beef bouillon in a large bowl. Mix well and cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 12 hours.
  • Tape 2 paint stir sticks 2 inches apart on a flat work surface. Cover with a large piece of plastic wrap. Place a golfball-sized piece of turkey mixture between the sticks. Cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Roll turkey mixture into a thin strip using a rolling pin. Transfer strip to a dehydrator tray. Repeat with remaining turkey mixture.
  • Dehydrate at 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) until thoroughly dried, 5 to 8 hours.
  • Nutrition

    137 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 821mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 198mg