Turkey Jerky
The mild flavor of turkey makes a perfect starting point in this jerky recipe. Turkey is also lower in fat than beef, making it a healthier option
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- Serves: 5 persons
Ingredients
- 1tablespoon liquid smoke
- 2tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼teaspoon Tabasco sauce (to taste)
- ⅓cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½teaspoons mesquite flavoring liquid
- 2teaspoons light brown sugar (packed)
- 1tablespoon onion powder
- 2teaspoons garlic powder
- 1teaspoon kosher salt
- 1pound turkey meat (skinless and boneless, sliced thin)
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Combine the liquid smoke, soy sauce, Tabasco, Worcestershire, mesquite, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt in a large zip-top bag.Step 3
Add thinly sliced turkey strips to the marinade , seal, and squish to coat all the meat. Reopen the bag, squeeze out all the air, reseal, and refrigerate 12 to 24 hours.Step 4
Remove the turkey strips from marinade and gently pat off excess moisture with a paper towel.Step 5
Place the marinated strips in a single layer, with space in between, on dehydrator racks.Step 6
Dehydrate until the turkey jerky is leathery and chewy but not crisp enough to snap when bent.Step 7
Store the jerky in sealed bags in the refrigerator.