Teriyaki Turkey Jerky

**madhen** · 07-17-2009, 07:01 PM

Recipe Description

So tasty!!! And the marinade works for beef, as well!

Preparation Steps:

Freeze turkey until firm, but not hard.

Level of Difficulty:

Easy

Time Needed:

Allow 48 hours between marinade and drying time

Ingredients:

1 lb boned, skinned turkey breast or tenderloins, trimmed of fat and connective tissue
1/4 t. onion powder
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. soy sauce (reduced sodium okay)
2 t. Worcestershire sauce
2 T. firmly packed brown sugar
1 t. pepper
1/2 t. liquid smoke
cooking spray

Serves:Directions:

Cut turkey into 1/8" to 1/4" slices.

In a medium-size container, combine onion powder, garlic pwoder, sater, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, pepper, and liquid smoke. Stir to dissolve seasonings.

Add turkey and mix until all surfaces are thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight; stirring occasionally.

Evenly coat dehydrator trays with cooking spray.

Lift turkey from container, shaking off excess liquid. Arrange strips close together, but not overlapping on dehydrator racks.

Dry at 140F approx 4 1/2 - 6 hours. Jerky should crack when bent. Let jerky cool approx 5 minutes before testing.

Pat off any beads of oil from jerky. Let cool completely on racks, then remove and place in a freezer container. Freeze 72 hours, then store in an airtight container in a cool dry place, or freezer or refrigerate.

Will store up to 3 weeks at room temp, up to 4 months in the refrigerator, and up to 8 months in the freezer.

**mauimagic** · 07-17-2009, 10:45 PM

Oh my gosh -this sounds soooo good - I cannot wait to make it!! This will be a great treat to send to my DD in a care package - mahalo!!

**madhen** · 07-17-2009, 11:47 PM

If she prefers beef jerky, you can use the same marinade. Cut the meat along the grain for chewy jerky or against the grain if you want jerky that is easier on the teeth!