Dairy Free Turkey Jerky
Smoky, chewy, and packed with bold flavor, this homemade turkey jerky is the kind of snack that disappears fast. The marinade leans on coconut aminos instead of soy sauce or Worcestershire, which keeps things naturally free of dairy while still delivering that deep, savory punch you want in a good jerky. Smoked paprika, garlic, onion powder, and a hit of cayenne build serious complexity without a single drop of butter, cream, or cheese anywhere near the recipe. Store-bought jerky can be a minefield of hidden additives and shared-facility warnings, so making your own gives you full control over every ingredient. The technique is straightforward — a quick freeze for easy slicing, an overnight marinade, and a low-and-slow oven dry — and the payoff is a batch of jerky that's genuinely better than anything in a gas station bag. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week or the freezer for two months, so it's worth making a full batch to have on hand for road trips, post-workout snacks, or just when hunger strikes between meals.
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6 servings
- 1 ½ lb turkey breast, boneless and skinless
For the marinade
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the turkey breast in the freezer for 30–45 minutes until it is firm but not frozen solid — this makes it much easier to slice thinly and evenly.
- 2
Using a sharp knife, slice the turkey against the grain into strips about 1/8-inch thick. Aim for uniform thickness so the strips dry at the same rate.
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