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Turkey jerky pieces on a wooden rack with scattered herbs and spices nearby and a napkin cloth on a white background

Turkey Jerky Recipe

This sweet and spicy turkey jerky combines honey for sweetness, hot sauce for heat, and soy sauce for that deep savoury taste that jerky lovers crave. The smoky kick from the hot sauce takes it up a notch, making this recipe perfect for snacking, road trips, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Turkey breast
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 2-4 tbsp Hot sauce Adjust to your preference
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Red pepper
  • 2 tbsp Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cutting off the skin and any visible fat from the turkey breast.
  2. Thinly slice the turkey into even strips. Try to keep the slices similar in size so they dry evenly.
  3. In a bowl, combine the honey, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, red pepper, and black pepper. Whisk until everything is well mixed.
  4. Place the sliced turkey into a ziplock bag. Pour the marinade over the turkey, seal the bag, and massage it gently to coat every piece. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours for maximum flavour.
  5. Remove the turkey from the marinade and lay the slices flat on the dehydrator racks. Make sure the pieces don’t overlap.
  6. Set the dehydrator to 140°F (60°C) and dehydrate for about 4 hours, or until the jerky is dry, firm, and slightly bendy without snapping.
  7. Let the jerky cool completely before storing. Enjoy your sweet, spicy, smoky turkey jerky right away or save it for later snacking.