AIP Friendly Honey-Garlic Turkey Jerky
Homemade jerky is one of those snacks that feels indulgent but is actually incredibly wholesome when you control every ingredient going into it. Most store-bought jerky is loaded with soy sauce, nightshade-based spices, and preservatives that make it a hard pass for anyone following an autoimmune protocol — but this version sidesteps all of that with a marinade built around coconut aminos, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, and warming spices like turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon. The result is deeply savory with a subtle sweetness and a gentle heat that comes entirely from compliant ingredients. Lean turkey breast gets sliced thin, soaked overnight so every strip absorbs that garlicky, golden marinade, then slowly dried in a low oven until perfectly chewy. Flipping the strips halfway through ensures even drying, and a quick temperature check guarantees food safety without any guesswork. The batch makes enough to keep you stocked for the week — or stash some in the freezer for whenever a serious snack craving hits.
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6 servings
For the jerky
- 1.5 lb turkey breast, trimmed of fat
For the marinade
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Place the turkey breast in the freezer for 30–45 minutes until firm but not frozen solid — this makes slicing much easier. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the turkey against the grain into strips about 1/8-inch (3mm) thick and no wider than 2 inches.
- 2
In a large zip-top bag or shallow dish, whisk together the coconut aminos, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, and Ceylon cinnamon until the honey is fully dissolved.
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