Walnut 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 and apple cider vinegar for a savory-tangy base, with smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder layering in serious depth — plus an optional hit of cayenne if you like a little heat. Store-bought jerky can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared-facility warnings, but making it at home means you know exactly what went into every strip. The technique is straightforward: a long marinade overnight, then a slow oven dry on wire racks until the strips hit that perfect chewy-but-not-brittle texture. Patting the turkey dry before it goes into the oven and flipping halfway through are small steps that make a big difference in the final result. Once cooled, it keeps in the fridge for up to a week or the freezer for up to two months, so it's easy to batch-make for road trips, gym bags, or just snacking on the couch.
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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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