Description
A simple recipe for lean turkey and pumpkin jerky.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the lowest setting, around 170°F (75°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Spread the mixture thinly and evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- Bake for 4-6 hours, or until the jerky is dry and firm to the touch. The exact time will depend on your oven and the thickness of the jerky.
- Once baked, turn off the oven and let the jerky cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly ajar.
- Break or cut the jerky into desired pieces.
Notes
- Ensure your oven can maintain a low temperature. If it runs hot, you may need to prop the door open slightly more.
- Store the jerky in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: turkey jerky, pumpkin jerky, lean jerky, homemade jerky, healthy snack, dried turkey