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 forTurkey Jerky
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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.
- EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION: 600 watts of drying power provides even heat distribution; consistent drying that is four times faster than other food dehydrators
- ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL: The adjustable temperature control (95°F -160°F) gives you the flexibility to achieve the best results when drying different foods that need varying temperature settings
- EXPANDABLE TO 12 TRAYS: Comes with five (13 1/2″ diameter) trays and expands up to 12 trays so you can dry large quantities at once with no tray rotation needed; additional trays sold separately
- EXPANDABLE TO 12 TRAYS: Comes with five (13 1/2″ diameter) trays and expands up to 12 trays so you can dry large quantities at once with no tray rotation needed; additional trays sold separately
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: (2) Fruit Roll Sheet, (2) Clean-A-Screens, a sample of Jerky Seasoning & Cure, and (1) Care & Use Guide
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) |
Shot Instruction
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey
- 1 teaspoon of Hot pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoning spices
- 1/4 cup of vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander ground
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
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
"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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