The BEST Turkey Jerky Recipe

Step 1

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well until the brown sugar is dissolved. Pour into ziplock bag.

Step 2

Trim all visible fat from the turkey breast and slice into ¼" strips.

Step 3

Add sliced turkey breast to the marinade in the ziplock bag and marinate for 12-24 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 4

After the meat has finished marinating, remove from refrigerator and strain excess marinade in a colander.

Step 5

Lay the strips on the dehydrator trays leaving space between the meat for air to circulate. Make sure the strips are not touching.

Step 6

Dehydrate for 4-6 hours. Start checking the jerky if it's finished around the 3.5hr mark.

Step 7

The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.

Step 8

If you are unsure if your dehydrator will heat the strips to an internal temperature of 165°F, heat them in the oven either before or after drying at 300°F for 10 minutes.