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Pepperoni Jerky

Pepperoni Jerky: Crunchy Keto Snack You’ll Love to Make

Pepperoni Jerky is a crunchy, keto-friendly snack perfect for low-carb cravings and outdoor adventures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Dehydration Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jerky
  • 1 pound Pepperoni Slices Uniform thickness for even drying.
  • 1 sheet Parchment Paper For lining the baking sheet.
  • 3 sheets Paper Towels To blot excess grease.

Equipment

  • Food Dehydrator
  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pepperoni Jerky
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Lay out the pepperoni slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 8–10 minutes until they start to dry out.
  5. Blot the pepperoni with paper towels to absorb excess grease.
  6. Transfer the slices to a food dehydrator at the appropriate temperature and dehydrate for about 4 hours.
  7. Allow to cool completely at room temperature and store in airtight bags.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounceCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Aim for uniform thickness when cutting pepperoni for even drying. Store in airtight bags to maintain freshness.

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