Hazelnut Free Orange-Garlic Salmon Jerky
Homemade salmon jerky sounds like a project, but this recipe is genuinely approachable and the payoff is a deeply savory, citrus-bright snack that blows any store-bought version out of the water. The marinade layers coconut aminos, fresh orange juice and zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and a touch of honey into something complex and a little addictive — no tree nuts, no hidden nut oils, just clean, bold flavor. A quick stint in the freezer before slicing is the kind of smart trick that makes the whole process feel effortless, giving you clean, even strips that dry uniformly in the oven. Low-and-slow heat at 175°F does all the heavy lifting, turning those marinated strips into chewy, flexible jerky with a gorgeous golden color from the turmeric. It's a fantastic high-protein snack for lunchboxes, road trips, or just keeping in the fridge for the week. Because you control every ingredient from start to finish, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about shared-facility warnings that can make packaged jerky a gamble.
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4 servings
For the jerky
- 1.5 lb salmon fillet, skin removed
For the marinade
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- 1
Place the salmon fillet in the freezer for 30–45 minutes, until it is firm but not frozen solid — this makes slicing much easier.
- 2
While the salmon chills, whisk together the coconut aminos, fresh orange juice, orange zest, minced garlic, grated ginger, ground turmeric, sea salt, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a mixing bowl until the honey is fully dissolved.
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