Ground Turkey Jerky on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

Ground turkey jerky (say it 10 times fast, it’s fun!) is absolutely fantastic! It’s tender, and oh so flavorful.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword dehydrator, jerky, nesco snackmaster pro, turkey

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 6

Total Time 14

Servings

Calories 64kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey at least 93% lean
1 tablespoon AC Legg Traditional Jerky Seasoning
1 teaspoon pink curing salt
¼ cup water

Instructions

Place turkey in a large bowl.
Whisk together the remaining ingredients and add to the turkey. Combine well.
Transfer to a resealable container or baggie and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 165 F.
Load the meat into a jerky gun and squeeze out onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Do not let the meat touch or overlap.
Transfer trays to oven an cook until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
Transfer jerky to the Snackmaster Pro set on the highest temperature (see note below!) and dry for 6 hours. Test for doneness every hour by bending the jerky. If it bends without tearing it is not dry enough. If it gives and starts to tear at the bend it is done.
Let cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

It is important that your dehydrator reach a safe temperature of at least 16F F. If yours cannot attain and sustain that temperature, first place the jerky in a 175 F oven until the meat reaches 16F F.

This recipe scales up very easily. You can make about 1 pound of jerky per every 2 trays. You'll also need a jerky gun (see below).

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