Amazing Turkey Jerky

This homemade jerky recipe made from ground turkey is inexpensive, super easy, and a fun do-it-yourself project your kids can help with.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 137 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• ½ cube beef bouillon
• wooden paint stir sticks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ground turkey, soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, garlic powder, pepper, ginger, olive oil, and beef bouillon in a large bowl. Mix well and cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 12 hours.

Step 2

Tape 2 paint stir sticks 2 inches apart on a flat work surface. Cover with a large piece of plastic wrap. Place a golfball-sized piece of turkey mixture between the sticks. Cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Roll turkey mixture into a thin strip using a rolling pin. Transfer strip to a dehydrator tray. Repeat with remaining turkey mixture.

Step 3

Dehydrate at 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) until thoroughly dried, 5 to 8 hours.