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Smokey Cajun Turkey Jerky

This Smokey flavored Cajun Turkey Jerky will quench your thirst for a spicy flavorful turkey jerky snack! I really liked this jerky, and you will too...
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Type Turkey Jerky
Flavor Spicy
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 5
Calories 101kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

Lean Turkey Breast

Marinade

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup turkey broth
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke hickory
  • ¼ teaspoon curing salt optional

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl or ziplock bag and mix well.
  • Trim all visible fat from the turkey breast and slice ¼" strips with the grain
  • Add sliced turkey breast to the mixture in the ziplock bag or bowl and marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator or 45 minutes in a Vacuum Marinator.
  • After the meat has finished marinating, remove from refrigerator and strain excess marinade in a colander.
  • Pre-heat oven to 300F.
  • Place turkey strips on a aluminum foil lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the strips reach an internal temperature of 165F.
  • Remove from the oven and dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used my Nesco Dehydrator and dried for 2.5 hours at 145F.
  • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 254mg | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.6mg