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Homemade Pineapple Jerky

Pineapple Jerky
The process of making jerky isn’t just for meat. You can use fruit instead. If you have vegetarian or vegan friends, this is sure to be a hit. The flavor you get is a hint of heat, smoke, and sweetness.
Prized Pineapple
Did you know that pineapples only produce one whole fruit per season? That’s why growers have rows and rows of them. Thankfully, pineapples live 50 years, so what they lack annually, they make up for it in longevity.

Ingredients

Factoid: Pineapples are berries!

  • 2 ripe pineapples
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp Sea salt
  • 1 tbsp Orange zest
  • 1 tbsp Powdered vanilla (optional)

Instructions 

  • Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple.
  • Slice off all the rind, getting rid of brown spots. This is easier with a smaller knife.
  • Cut out the core
  • Make long slices of pineapple (like jerky) about ¼” thick.
  • Place the slices on a parchment-covered tray.
  • Lay the pineapple on top and sprinkle with spices on both sides.
  • Lay the slices on the dehydrator tray. Make sure they don’t touch.
  • Dehydrate at 125 F for 12 hours. It may need time if you got a really juicy pineapple.
  • It’s ready to eat now.
  • Refrigerate. They will be good for up to a year. If you freeze them in a food storage bag, they last for 18 months.