Description
A bold and spicy snack that balances the heat of hot sauce with the tangy zest of lemon pepper. Perfect for outdoor adventures, road trips, or anytime you need a protein-packed, flavor-filled pick-me-up. This Lemon Fire Tuna Jerky is as versatile as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- Fish
- 8 oz tuna steak
- For the Marinade
- ¾ cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup hot sauce (e.g., Texas Pete)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp lemon pepper
- ¼ tsp curing salt (optional, for longer shelf life)
Instructions
- Slice the tuna steak into ¼-inch thick strips, cutting with the grain.
- Mix beef broth, hot sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, sea salt, lemon pepper, and curing salt (if using) in a bowl or ziplock bag.
- Add the tuna strips to the marinade, ensuring even coating. Refrigerate for 6-24 hours, turning occasionally.
- Drain the marinated strips in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
- Arrange the strips on a dehydrator tray or oven rack placed over a baking pan.
- Dehydrate at 130°F (or as low as your oven will go) for 3-4 hours, or until the strips are completely dry but still pliable.
Notes
- For added smokiness, include 1 tsp of liquid smoke in the marinade.
- Adjust the spice level by swapping the hot sauce for a milder or hotter variety.
- Store jerky in vacuum-sealed bags for up to 6 months. Refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydration
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~70g
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1326 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
Keywords: Tuna jerky, spicy jerky, homemade jerky, lemon pepper jerky, fish jerky, protein snack, spicy snack, dehydrated tuna