Another Round Of Biltong!

[texomakid]

beautiful!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

I love biltong! That looks good.

When I was in South Africa the local shops dry cured large chunks of meat usually in a windowed room or closet with a lot of fans blowing and we'd pick a Chunk and have em slice is for us. Grab a 6 pack of Castle beer and it was on!

beautiful!

That is a really cool story about the shops in SA… then having them slice it! And a nice Castle to wash it down. Thanks for the story, kind words and like Randy! Much appreciated!

 

[cpaysonc]

Thanks for dropping a line and the like Jeff, Biltong is traditionally air dried. A dehydrator is not used for making it. Here’s a couple screenshots with a bit of info on Biltong.

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I made my Biltong box using just a tote with holes in one end at the bottom to let air in, a computer fan on the opposite end of the holes and a variable control switch so I can turn it down low and just have a nice gentle air flow coming thru. I hang on wooden dowels and paper clips. I run this idea by Rick BGKYSmoker and he said it would work… and it does very nicely.

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Hope this info helps answer your question.

Great looking box! Thanks for the inspiration! I think I'll start a batch this weekend. My plan is to hang it in a Smokin-it #1, no heat or smoke, just the James Jerky Dryer fan pulling air from the bottom and exiting from the top. The dryer I speak of is really a computer fan designed for the smokers smokestack, strikes me as pretty low flow and gentle. Would love any thoughts or feedback!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Great looking box! Thanks for the inspiration! I think I'll start a batch this weekend. My plan is to hang it in a Smokin-it #1, no heat or smoke, just the James Jerky Dryer fan pulling air from the bottom and exiting from the top. The dryer I speak of is really a computer fan designed for the smokers smokestack, strikes me as pretty low flow and gentle. Would love any thoughts or feedback!

Thanks so much… that box has seen its fair share of Biltong! Getting another batch going soon.

I am beyond humbled that you found this thread inspirational enough to post here and try some Biltong!

As for the question, I am not sure… and would never lead anyone to do what is not safe. And my input, if I am not confident… will refer to those who have a vast more knowledge than I.

If my friend BGKYSmoker see this he would be the best resource. He is very talented in numerous ways and his Biltong knowledge is second to none.

Thanks again for dropping a line!