Spicy Salmon Jerky
Description
Homemade spicy salmon jerky is easy to make using marinated salmon that is put in the food dehydrator and is great for snacks and hiking.
Ingredients
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3 pounds salmon fillet, skin removed
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1 cup soy sauce
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2 tablespoons molasses
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
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1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
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12 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
Directions
1
Slice salmon into 4 equal sections, width-wise. Rotate each section 90 degrees and slice lengthwise, about 1/4-inch thick. Remove pin bones with needle-nose pliers. Don't slice bony sections near center of fillet.
2
Whisk soy sauce, molasses, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, liquid smoke, black pepper, and hot sauce together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add salmon and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
3
Remove salmon from marinade and shake off excess. Pat salmon dry using paper towels. Discard remaining marinade.
4
Place salmon strips in a dehydrator; run according to manufacturer's instructions until desired doneness reached, about 6 hours. Check every few hours for doneness.