Calories
A calorie is a unit that measures the amount of energy an item of food provides. People tend to think of high-calorie foods as unhealthy, but that is not exactly the case. Calories are entirely fine if you use them for their intended purpose: to give you the energy necessary to burn them off.
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that helps you digest food. It is present in every cell of the body and produces vitamin D from sunlight. The body makes all the cholesterol it needs, but we can also receive more by eating meat, cheese, egg yolks, and other foods.
Sodium
Sodium is an area where neither beef nor turkey jerky is innocent. Both snacks contain an equally high sodium content, which is a side effect of the meat curing process. A high sodium diet could lead to problems with heart health, blood pressure, and an increased risk of stroke.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates, like calories, provide the body with energy throughout the day. They are present in grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and, of course, jerky. As with any nutrient that energizes the body, it is only healthy insofar that it propels people to burn off the carbs and build muscle through movement.
Sugar
Depending on the brand of jerky, both beef and turkey contain some amount of sugar, though turkey tends to have more. As with any food, sugar in moderation is fine. However, if you eat a lot of sugary jerkies, you may experience some adverse effects.
Protein
One of the great benefits of jerky is its protein value. Protein, a complex molecule, wears many hats in your body. It accomplishes most of the work necessary to repair body tissue, allow for metabolic reactions, and coordinate bodily functions.
Iron
Iron is a mineral that plays an essential role in our health. In the body, one finds it mostly in red blood cells. It eliminates fatigue, assists in immune system function, boosts hemoglobin, and treats anemia. Beef jerky contains twice as much iron as turkey.
B.U.L.K beef jerky Nutrition
It is the most well-known and consumed jerky, although other forms of jerky are catching up. I have come to note that beef jerky is little chewier than turkey jerky, but we tend to cut the pieces larger and have more time to prepare the meat, as we work in smaller batches.
Turkey Jerky Nutrition
Looking for a healthier living and less red meat- turkey jerky is the best! It has gain popularity with healthier living. Did you know that red meat is hard on the digestive system? Poultry is known to be easy and quicker on the digestive system.
How to Choose
Choosing the B.U.L.K beef jerky or turkey jerky is more of a personal decision. If you dislike beef jerky try out turkey jerky with low calorie, but high protein good for travelers.
How is Jerky Made?
Jerky is any lean meat where fats are trimmed off then the remainder of it gets cut into strips. The meat strips are then dried and salt is added to prevent spoilage and to increase shelf life.
Turkey Jerky: Is it the Healthiest Jerky Alternative?
There are a select few brands that understand the value and impact they can make by creating turkey jerky that only contains healthy ingredients, without the unnecessary nitrates and additives.
Turkey Jerky is the Perfect Healthy Snack
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Why this recipe works
Using simple and proven great tasting ingredients, this turkey jerky recipe is set up to have fantastic flavor. The soy sauce and worcestershire give it a nice salty flavor that is synonymous with jerky while the brown sugar provides that perfect balance with sweetness. You're going to love this!
What turkey is best?
Turkey breast is going to be the best cut of turkey to use when making turkey jerky. The reason being it's so lean. Using a lean cut of meat that has little fat is very important. Fat spoils faster than meat, the leaner the meat the longer the finished jerky will last when it's finished drying.
How to slice the meat
The best thickness when slicing turkey jerky is ⅛" to ¼" thick and as long as you want. The length doesn't matter at all, only how thick the turkey is. Making sure to have consistent pieces of turkey is also very important as it ensures all the jerky will be finished drying at the same time.
Making the marinade
Oh yes, this is the fun part of making turkey jerky! Great tasting and strong flavors are what make this jerky taste SO good.
Drying the jerky
Once the turkey has finished marinating and is full of all that great sweet and salty flavor, it's time to dry it and make it into jerky! You can dry jerky in either an Oven, Dehydrator, or Smoker. I decided to dry this jerky with a Nesco Dehydrator, it's so easy and produces great tasting jerky.
How to tell when the jerky is finished
Start checking your jerky after about 3.5hrs on the dehydrator. Take a piece out of the dehydrator and allow it to cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes. Once it is cool, the easiest way to test the jerky is to perform the bend test or the rip test.
The BEST Turkey Jerky Recipe
Looking for something different from the usual jerky made out of beef? Well, you found it! This easy to make turkey jerky has a fantastic salty and sweet flavor that will top any jerky you have tried up to this point. I know that's a bold statement, but it's most definitely THAT good.
