Macadamia Free Coconut Aminos Salmon Jerky

Total time5 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time3 hr

Macadamia Free Coconut Aminos Salmon Jerky

Homemade salmon jerky is one of those snacks that feels almost too good to be true — chewy, savory, and packed with real flavor without any of the mystery ingredients you find in store-bought bags. The marinade here leans on coconut aminos for that deep, umami-rich base, brightened up with apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and garlic, then warmed through with turmeric and Ceylon cinnamon. A touch of honey rounds everything out and helps the strips develop that gorgeous, slightly lacquered finish as they slowly dry in the oven. The low-and-slow method at 175°F is the real secret — it gently pulls moisture from the fish without cooking it aggressively, giving you that satisfying flex-not-snap texture that makes great jerky so addictive. Chilling the salmon before slicing is a small step that makes a big difference, letting you cut clean, even strips that dry uniformly. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify, so you never have to second-guess what's in your snack. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a stash of in the fridge at all times.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb salmon fillet, skin removed
¼ cup coconut aminos
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
½ tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp honey

Instructions

1
Place the salmon fillet in the freezer for 20–30 minutes, until it is firm but not frozen solid — this makes slicing much easier.
2
While the salmon chills, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, ginger, garlic, turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, salt, and honey in a mixing bowl until the honey is fully dissolved.

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