Homemade Lunchmeat

Jun 10, 2026
  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Combine in a separate bowl: 1 tsp cracked black pepper & salt, 1 tsp dried basil.
  3. Spray canister with avocado oil, sprinkle remaining pepper/salt/basil on the oil so the lunch meat has an herbed outside.
  4. Fill canister, add spring, and put the lid on. Add a thermometer.
  5. Add canister to simmering (not boiling) water. Simmer very low (important to not let water boil) until reaching an internal temp of 165 degrees F.
  6. Remove, allow to slightly cool, then put in the fridge overnight.
  7. Remove to meat and slice thinly.
  8. Keep in the fridge for a few days in an airtight container.