Homemade Turkey Jerky

Transform your snacking game with this mouthwatering Homemade Turkey Jerky recipe! Made from lean turkey breast and flavored with a bold marinade featuring soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and a dash of cayenne pepper for subtle heat, this protein-packed snack is both guilt-free and irresistibly delicious. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and onion powder, brown sugar, and black pepper, the turkey strips are marinated overnight for maximum flavor, then slowly baked to chewy perfection in your oven. Ideal for meal prepping, road trips, or hiking adventures, this easy turkey jerky is preservative-free and makes about 10 servings to keep hunger at bay. Store it in an airtight container and savor the wholesome goodness of this homemade, low-fat snack anytime!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:300 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Turkey breast
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by partially freezing the turkey breast for about 30 minutes; this will make it easier to slice thinly.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, slice the turkey breast across the grain into thin strips approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.

Step 4

Place the turkey strips in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the turkey, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate and let it marinate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.

Step 5

After marinating, preheat your oven to 175°F (80°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.

Step 6

Remove the turkey strips from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and arrange them in a single layer on the wire rack.

Step 7

Place the baking sheet with the turkey in the oven and bake for 4 hours, or until the turkey jerky is dry to the touch but still slightly pliable.

Step 8

Remove the jerky from the oven and let it cool completely on the wire rack. Once cooled, store the jerky in an airtight container or resealable bag. For longer storage, keep it refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1130.8 grams (1130.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1479

Total Fat 19.40g	25%
Saturated Fat 5.50g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.90g
Cholesterol 690mg	230%
Sodium 9697mg	422%
Total Carbohydrate 43.30g	16%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 24.70g
Protein 274.00g	548%

Vitamin D 109IU	545%
Calcium 247mg	19%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 3326mg	71%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.1%

Protein: 75.9%

Carbs: 12.0%