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Teriyaki Carrot Jerky
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Teriyaki Carrot Jerky

Slightly crisp, but still chewy, this Teriyaki Carrot Jerky mimics the texture of beef jerky in a totally vegan form. Like a vegetarian or vegan jerky, carrot jerky has a bold teriyaki flavor and a satisfying, toothsome chew, making it a healthy snack you can feel good about eating.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Marinating Time8 hours
Total Time11 hours 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy, Smoked
Keyword: carrots, healthy, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ⅛ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbs rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ inch piece of ginger (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 1 clove garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp sriracha
  • 1 lb carrots (I prefer to use the biggest carrots I can find so I end up with larger pieces)

Instructions

Marinate the Carrot Jerky:

  • Wash and scrub carrot clean – there is no need to remove the peel.
  • Slice carrot on a bias into about ¼ inch thick slices.
  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a large zip top bag, add carrots and let marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours, up to 24.

To Make Carrot Jerky in the Oven:

  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 200°.
  • Using paper towels, spread carrots out in a single layer and pat each side dry with paper towels. This will help the carrots to get crispy.
  • Place an ovenproof rack over a baking sheet, and spread carrots out flat on rack, making sure none of the carrots are touching.
  • Place in oven and bake 3 – 4 hours, until carrots are slightly crisp on the edges, but still a bit chewy and flexible in the middle. Baking time will vary based on your oven and other factors, so I recommend checking on the carrots at about 2 ½ hours, then every 30 or so minutes. As they start to get close to ready, you may want to check every 15 minutes to avoid over cooking. Mine were perfect at just about 3 ½ hours.
  • Cool and enjoy immediately, or store in an air tight container in refrigerator. Jerky should keep 1 week.

To Smoke Carrot Jerky on the Smoker:

  • Preheat smoker to 180°.
  • Using paper towels, spread carrots out in a single layer and pat each side dry with paper towels. This will help the carrots to get crispy.
  • Spread carrots out flat on a heatproof rack, making sure none of the carrots are touching. The rack will help keep the carrots from falling through your smoker grates.
  • Place on smoker and cook 3 – 4 hours, until carrots are slightly crisp on the edges, but still a bit chewy and flexible in the middle. Smoking time will vary based on your smoker and the moisture in the air, so I recommend checking on the carrots at about 2 ½ hours, then every 30 or so minutes. As they start to get close to ready, you may want to check every 15 minutes to avoid over cooking. Mine were perfect at just about 3 ½ hours.
  • Cool and enjoy immediately, or store in an air tight container in refrigerator. Jerky should keep 1 week.

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