Go Back Email Link
+ servings
apple sage jerky on frying pan with eggs and apple juice
Print

Apple Sage Pork Jerky

This jerky recipe was born from a breakfast sausage that I had a couple of weeks ago that was SO good! The apple flavor makes this a very savory and tasty pork jerky!
Course Jerky
Cuisine American
Type Pork Jerky
Flavor Sweet
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 4 servings
Calories 201kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon liquid smoke hickory
  • 1 tablespoon apple grated
  • 1 cup apple juice

Instructions

  • Trim all visible fat from the pork and place in freezer for an hour or two to partially freeze.
  • While the meat is in the freezer, combine marinade ingredients in a bowl or ziplock bag. 
  • Remove the meat from the freezer and slice ¼" strips against the grain for an easy chew. Cut with the grain for a more chewy jerky. Visit my page on slicing jerky for more information. 
  • Add sliced pork to the mixture in the ziplock bag or bowl and marinate for 6-24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • After the meat has finished marinating, remove from refrigerator and strain excess marinade in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place strips on cooling rack atop a baking sheet and 'cook' in the oven for 22 minutes at 350F or until the internal temperature of the strips reaches 165F. Remove from the oven. 
  • Continue to dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used my Nesco Dehydrator and dried for 5 hours at 145F.
  • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half. White fibers will also be seen when the jerky is bent.

Notes

Old Pro Tips:

  • Trim all fat from the meat before marinating for longer lasting jerky once it’s finished drying
  • Use curing salt or celery juice powder to extend the life of the jerky
  • Marinate closer to 24 hours for the most intense flavor
  • Pork Tenderloin is my favorite cut of pork to use
  • This recipe can be made with Turkey as well

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 495mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.8mg