Jerky Recipes to try at Home
Here are some delicious jerky recipes that you can make at home, featuring different types of meat and flavor profiles.
Sweet and Spicy Turkey/ Chicken Jerky
Ingredients:
- **2 pounds** Turkey/ Chicken breast (sliced thin)
- **1/4 cup** apple cider vinegar
- **1/4 cup** soy sauce
- **1/4 cup** honey
- **1 tablespoon** crushed red pepper flakes
- **1 teaspoon** garlic powder
- **1 teaspoon** onion powder
- **1 teaspoon** black pepper
Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Ingredients:
- **2 pounds** beef (preferably flank or round steak)
- **1/2 cup** teriyaki sauce
- **1/4 cup** soy sauce
- **1 tablespoon** brown sugar
- **1 tablespoon** garlic powder
- **1 tablespoon** ginger powder
- **1 teaspoon** sesame oil (optional)
Maple-Black Pepper Venison Jerky
Ingredients:
- **2 pounds** venison (backstrap or loin)
- **1/2 cup** maple syrup
- **1/4 cup** soy sauce
- **1 tablespoon** black pepper
- **1 teaspoon** garlic powder
- **1/2 teaspoon** onion powder
- **1/2 teaspoon** curing salt (optional)
Herb and Garlic Jerky
**Ingredients**:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 6 cloves minced garlic
BBQ Jerky
**Ingredients**:
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Optional: Minced jalapeños for heat
Tropical Pineapple Jerky
**Ingredients**:
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for a kick)
Honey-Sriracha Chicken Jerky
Ingredients:
- **2 pounds** chicken breast
- **1/4 cup** honey
- **1/4 cup** Sriracha
- **2 tablespoons** soy sauce
- **1 tablespoon** apple cider vinegar
- **1 teaspoon** garlic powder
Maple-Bacon Jerky
Ingredients:
**1 pound** bacon (cut into strips)
- **1/4 cup** maple syrup
- **1 tablespoon** black pepper
- **1/2 teaspoon** garlic powder
Mushroom Jerky (Savory Teriyaki Shiitake Jerky)
Ingredients:
- **1 pound** shiitake mushrooms (or portobello)
- **1/4 cup** soy sauce or tamari
- **2 tablespoons** maple syrup
- **1 tablespoon** rice vinegar
- **1 teaspoon** garlic powder
- **1 teaspoon** ground ginger
- **1/4 teaspoon** chili flakes (optional)
Fruit Jerky (Pineapple Jerky)
Ingredients:
- **1 fresh pineapple** (peeled and sliced)
- **1/4 cup** honey or maple syrup (optional)
- **1/2 teaspoon** cinnamon (optional)
Plant-Based Protein Jerky (Tofu Jerky)
Ingredients:
- **1 block** extra-firm tofu
- **1/4 cup** soy sauce or tamari
- **1 tablespoon** apple cider vinegar
- **1 tablespoon** maple syrup
- **1 teaspoon** garlic powder
- **1 teaspoon** onion powder
- **1/2 teaspoon** liquid smoke (optional)
Sweet Potato Jerky
Ingredients:
- **2 medium sweet potatoes**
- **1/4 cup** maple syrup or agave nectar
- **2 tablespoons** soy sauce or coconut aminos
- **1 teaspoon** cinnamon
- **1/2 teaspoon** paprika (optional)