Make your own turkey jerky at home with this recipe from Tablespoon. When you skip store-bought turkey jerky, you can cut out any added preservatives, sugars, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and nitrates, and snack on a healthier treat with less fat and calories than its beef counterpart.
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Stick turkey breast in the freezer for 20-30 minutes so it firms up. Then, use a very sharp knife to slice the breast into thin, 1/8-inch slices. Try to make them as uniform as possible.
Combine turkey slices in a medium-sized bowl with all other ingredients. Stir together and let sit for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Scoop turkey into a colander in the sink and let extra marinade drain off.
Preheat oven to 175ºF. Place 2 wire racks over baking sheets and lightly oil them with a neutral oil.
Carefully place turkey slices on wire racks. Make sure no slices are overlapping.
Bake turkey for 2 hours, then flip pieces and bake for 2 more hours. You could go longer if you want the jerky even chewier.
Cool jerky and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.