00743 11 40 C 11 55. jerky recipe 69 40 69 C 47. This post may contain affiliate links. Looking for something different from the usual jerky made out of beef?
This easy to make turkey jerky has a fantastic salty and sweet flavor that will top any jerky you have tried up to this point. I know that’s a bold statement, but it’s most definitely THAT good. Why this recipe works Using simple and proven great tasting ingredients, this turkey jerky recipe is set up to have fantastic flavor. The soy sauce and worcestershire give it a nice salty flavor that is synonymous with jerky while the brown sugar provides that perfect balance with sweetness. Turkey breast is going to be the best cut of turkey to use when making turkey jerky. The reason being it’s so lean. Using a lean cut of meat that has little fat is very important.
Fat spoils faster than meat, the leaner the meat the longer the finished jerky will last when it’s finished drying. The length doesn’t matter at all, only how thick the turkey is. Making sure to have consistent pieces of turkey is also very important as it ensures all the jerky will be finished drying at the same time. If you have never sharpened a knife before, it’s super easy and will make a HUGE difference when slicing nice even strips of turkey. The people at Cook’s Illustrated put together a great article on how to sharpen a knife, it’s a must read. Partially freeze the turkey Another really important step when preparing to slice the turkey is partially freezing the breast. By wrapping the turkey breast in plastic wrap and placing in the freezer for about an hour will firm the meat up and make slicing even strips a LOT easier.