Vegan Homemade Turkey Jerky

Satisfy your snack cravings with this flavorful Vegan Homemade Turkey Jerky, the ultimate plant-based alternative to traditional jerky! Made with chewy, protein-packed seitan and a smoky-sweet marinade featuring soy sauce or tamari, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and a dash of smoked paprika, this recipe delivers all the bold, savory tastes you love in a guilt-free vegan form. With a quick 15-minute prep time and a slow oven bake to achieve the perfect jerky texture, this high-protein snack is ideal for meal prep or on-the-go munching. Whether you’re following a vegan lifestyle or simply looking for a wholesome, customizable snack with a kick of cayenne, this homemade jerky is guaranteed to become a favorite staple. Perfect for hiking trips, lunchboxes, or as a post-workout treat, it stores easily for up to a week—if it lasts that long!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 ounces Seitan
• 0.5 cups Soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 0.25 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).

Step 2

Slice the seitan into thin strips, about 1/8 inch thick for even drying.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce or tamari, maple syrup, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and water to create the marinade.

Step 4

Place the seitan strips in a shallow dish or a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the seitan, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

Step 5

Allow the seitan to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator, or for best results, overnight.

Step 6

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a wire rack over the baking sheet.

Step 7

Lay the marinated seitan strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack, ensuring they do not overlap.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 2 to 3 hours, turning the strips halfway through cooking, until the seitan is dry and chewy but not completely brittle.

Step 9

Remove the jerky from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 10

Store the cooled jerky in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Enjoy as a high-protein vegan snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(676.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	767.3

Total Fat 3.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6262.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 128.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 269.7mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 650.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.7%

Protein: 64.6%

Carbs: 31.7%