Best Baked Homemade Turkey Jerky
Tender, flavorful homemade jerky with better ingredients and a fraction of the cost of store bought!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey breast tenderloin
- ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce can sub with coconut or Bragg’s liquid aminos
- 1 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes, or more, to taste can sub with sriracha or similar chili sauce
Instructions
- Place turkey breast in the freezer 1-2 hours prior to slicing. This will help firm it up and make it easier to slice.
- In a small bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. Taste and adjust per preference.
- Once chilled, remove turkey and slice into ⅛″ strips. Add turkey to marinade and toss well. Place in the fridge overnight, or for at least 12 hours, and mix occassionally to ensure an even coating of marinade.
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees. Line two sheet pans with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe cooling rack on top of each pan.
- Remove turkey pieces from marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off, and place pieces onto cooling racks, careful to avoid overlap.
- Bake for at least 3 hours (ensuring turkey is cooked through), flipping once, or until turkey has reached desired consistency. For a chewier, more classic jerky texture, you may choose to go closer to 4-4 ½ hours. Store in an airtight container, fridge recommended.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal