
Salmon jerky might sound unexpected, but once you try a batch made with this bright, punchy marinade, it becomes completely addictive. The combination of coconut aminos, fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric gives each strip a deep, savory-sweet flavor with a gentle warmth that builds as you chew. A low-and-slow oven dry produces that satisfying chewy texture ā firm enough to snap slightly but still tender, never brittle or tough. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The brief freezing step before slicing is a clever trick that makes cutting clean, even strips genuinely easy, even if knife skills aren't your strong suit. This is the kind of high-protein snack that travels well, keeps in the fridge for a week, and disappears faster than you'd expect.
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Place the salmon fillet on a cutting board and freeze for 20ā30 minutes, until firm but not frozen solid ā this makes slicing easier. Using a sharp knife, cut the salmon against the grain into strips about 1/4 inch thick and 1 inch wide.
In a zip-top bag or shallow dish, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, turmeric, honey, and sea salt until combined.
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