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Chewy Turkey Jerky | Commercial Dehydrators

The flavor of turkey packs a real punch which makes it a perfect starting point in this turkey jerky recipe. Turkey is also lower in fat than beef jerky, making it a healthier option. Turkey jerky makes a delicious, high-protein snack. Pack it up for a hike, long car ride, or simply keep it on hand for when hunger strikes.

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Serves
4
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Prep time
15 minutes
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Dehydrating time
12 hours
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
  • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp mesquite flavoring liquid
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 pound (450g) turkey meat, thinly sliced
Ingredients
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  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
  • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp mesquite flavoring liquid
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 pound (450g) turkey meat, thinly sliced
Instructions
  1. Mix liquid smoke, Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, mesquite flavoring, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, kosher salt and garlic powder together in a big-size zip-top bag.
  2. Put the turkey strips into the mixture, seal the bag and coat meat well by squishing. Open the bag and squeeze out air; seal the bag and place in a refrigerator to marinate for 12 to 24 hours.
  3. Separate turkey strips from marinade and use a paper towel to dry off extra liquid from meat.
  4. Set the turkey strips in a layer without overlapping on the dehydrator racks. Place in a dehydrator and dry 135°F (57°C) for 6 to 12 hours until it becomes chewy and leathery. It shouldn't be too crispy to break apart when bent.
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Serves
4
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Prep time
15 minutes
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Dehydrating time
12 hours
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
  • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp mesquite flavoring liquid
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 pound (450g) turkey meat, thinly sliced
Ingredients
macros
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
  • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp mesquite flavoring liquid
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 pound (450g) turkey meat, thinly sliced
Instructions
  1. Mix liquid smoke, Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, mesquite flavoring, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, kosher salt and garlic powder together in a big-size zip-top bag.
  2. Put the turkey strips into the mixture, seal the bag and coat meat well by squishing. Open the bag and squeeze out air; seal the bag and place in a refrigerator to marinate for 12 to 24 hours.
  3. Separate turkey strips from marinade and use a paper towel to dry off extra liquid from meat.
  4. Set the turkey strips in a layer without overlapping on the dehydrator racks. Place in a dehydrator and dry 135°F (57°C) for 6 to 12 hours until it becomes chewy and leathery. It shouldn't be too crispy to break apart when bent.
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Kate Joncheff

Kate spends her days doing life as a mother of two young boys, working on her organic vegi garden and developing organic recipes that she shares with her friends via instagram. Researching and documenting comes naturally to Kate as share has a flare for design and photography.

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