Nutmeg Free Orange-Garlic Salmon Jerky

Homemade salmon jerky sounds like a project, but this recipe makes it genuinely approachable — a brief freezer rest firms up the fillet so you can slice it cleanly, and the rest is mostly hands-off marinating and low-and-slow oven time. The marinade is where things get exciting: coconut aminos bring a deep, savory backbone, fresh orange juice and zest add a bright citrusy lift, and minced garlic, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric layer in warmth without any of the heavy spice blends that can sneak unwanted ingredients into store-bought jerky. Apple cider vinegar and honey round everything out into something tangy, slightly sweet, and completely addictive. Every ingredient in the marinade is straightforward and easy to verify, which is exactly what you want when you're keeping a close eye on what goes into your food. The strips come out of the oven firm, chewy, and deeply flavored — the kind of snack that disappears faster than you expect. Keep a batch in the fridge for quick protein throughout the week, or stash some in the freezer so you're never without a satisfying, clean-ingredient option on hand.

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