BEST TURKEY JERKY RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• After removing the skin and fat from the turkey breast, place it in the freezer long enough to partially freeze.(about 30 minutes).
• When the turkey is partially frozen, slice it thinly against the grain.(an electric knife works best).
• Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl,stirring well.
• Add the turkey slices,and stir to cover all the turkey slices in marinade.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
• When ready to prepare the jerky the next day, pour the turkey slices and the marinade into a pot, and simmer until the liquid reaches 160 degrees on a meat thermometer.
• Preheat the oven to 150 degrees.
• Drain the turkey slices from the marinade.
• Pat the turkey slices dry with paper towels.
• Lay the slices of turkey directly across your oven racks.
• Prop the oven door open with a wooden spoon to allow moisture to escape.
• Continue to cook the turkey this way for 3-6 hours.
• After 3 hours, test a piece by allowing it to cool,and then bending it.If there is any moisture present, continue to dry longer, checking ever so often.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months in the refrigerator, or up to 6 months in the freezer.

Steps:

• Mix the salt and sugar and massage it to the turkey.
• Now, put the turkey in a freezer bag and place it in fridge for 3 days to cure.
• Remove turkey breast from bag and set it in the fridge for about an hour.
• This will form a pellicle so your turkey can take on smoke better.
• Turn the turkey over a few times while doing the above step.
• Smoke the turkey breast at 200ºF until the internal temperature reaches to 160ºF .
• Let the turkey smoke undistributed for an hour, Now, paint the turkey with honey every 45 minutes.
• Take the turkey breast out and set it on a rack.
• Now, paint the turkey one more time with honey and serve it