The South African Biltong Making (step by step video)

[goonerfromjhb]

Lol, Ja no....I could never finish a 2kg steak at a steakhouse, but I could easily finish a 2kg bag of biltong in the same time frame

Biltong is dangerous, you can eat a few kg's of the stuff and not even know it!

[MrUncleStalin]

@goonerfromjhb

Omg dude its so true, I can eat billtong like theres no tmr. And after you just feel so sickk

[TheCelticmaori]

are u not tempted to eat all that hard work in one sitting??

[clintondane]

thanks for a really great, informative video. i've just recently been given a bilton box as a gift and have prepared the meat and it's been hanging for a little over 2 days and seems to be going well. the box is a "biltong king" made by mellerware in south africa and uses no heat source but does have an extraction fan at the top and vents in the bottom to assist in moving air over the meat. holding thumbs it works ay. cheers again.

[thinkladythink]

can this meat be canned and sealed in glass jars ? I see dry meats in stores but wonder how long it can be stored.. also if I use your meat process idea and take it camping, can I use it to cook with, like in stew or steamed with vegetables etc ? will it rehydrated to be softer or would cooking with it not be a good idea ?

[goonerfromjhb]

Moist biltong can be used to make stews, this biltong will only need to be hung for about 24-36hrs it will be rare enough on the inside to leave it still succulent and juicy when cooked.

Hard biltong(hung 4-6 days) can be finely grated into a powder and used in savoury baking, like bread and muffins ect.

Having biltong canned is no way to enjoy the stuff, I'd imagine a whole concoction of preservatives included which in the end would spoil your enjoyment of the snack, best eaten fresh

[thinkladythink]

@goonerfromjhb ... Thanks for the info .. I am glad you posted this video,

[xebec1958]

wow that looks so good! I can't wait to try making biltong!

[Calbas1]

@Emelie99 NO too overpowering

[goonerfromjhb]

@Emelie99 Hi, thanks for the question. I've never tried red wine vinegar and I'm just wondering if the red wine might be a little overpowering for all the flavours....but just out of interest I'd try it, but just start by making a small piece and see how it works out, good luck and let me know how it goes

[nagmerrie]

what was the spice mix??

[enjoythewildUSA]

Once prepared, how long does it last for?

[goonerfromjhb]

@enjoythewildUSA Hi sorry about the late answer, once prepared you can keep it in the fridge for at least 3 weeks, I recommend using a brown paper bag (allows the meat to breath) You can also freeze it for up to 3 months, if you go camping a cooler box will do the same job for the duration of your trip. Without any cooling the biltong will still be chewy but after 48hrs it really dries up. Remember that these figures will vary slightly according to the climate, meat, storage method/quality.

[muuuh30]

coould i also just use black pepper powder with powdered coriander ? and normal sea salt ?

[aris1234]

Drier & spices available from biltongbox in the UK (UK and EU only)

[HeinzErhardtFan]

Fleischarten:

Silverside = Unterschale

Topside = Oberschale

London Broil= Lende

[2000jago]

Rock salt and brown vinegar don't exist where I live. Rice vinegar or "white" vinegar. Iodized table salt or sea salt are my only options.

Am good to go with all other ingredients. Can I use these? If not, why not? What will the difference be?

[boconcepts]

Very informative video but you didnt say what spices you used and why not to buy from the internet.

[adventurethis]

a good video, ive been making biltong since i was a kid and this was pretty similar to my method.

the only real difference was that i dont wipe the salt off and i let it marinate in the vinegar when i place it in the fridge

[Sirkristofuk]

Great video! About to start making my own and found it really useful only you said at one point you would talk about the spice and warned about spice bought off the net and never got around to it! What do you use?

Thanks

[adventurethis]

coriander, pepper and salt is the standard mix id say..although there are many variations, experiment a little!

[xdir]

Can you list the spices?

[830pc209]

Great instructional video!! Can I use a dehydrator instead of a box or hanging it? It would lay flay on ventilated trays. In the meantime I am hanging it from hooks in a cardboard box that is resting atop my Ronco dehydrator. Wish me luck!!!!

Bryon E. in California

[Jellyf0x]

Great job, nice video.

[fokkendoos]

Jislaaik dit maak my tanne jugs!!!

[Antjan46]

Shot my bru, im gonna try make some.

[Traxxxman]

Hey Brew, Thanks for the video was well lekker..

So were did you get that biltong box from ? I want one

[stevey226]

You can make your own out of cardboard and a lamp, or wood if you want to keep it.

[savageknives1]

thanks for the reply. thats just what i was wondering.

[savageknives1]

i started four venison backstrap steaks yesterday. do you know if venison takes any longer or shorter than beef? ive cut into it and it already looks dark in the middle and is drying nicely.

[goonerfromjhb]

I've honestly never tried venison(deer?) before, but yes I'd imagine its the same as using South African game (springbok, kudu ect)

How long you let it dry is up to you, some people like it moist & soft (short drying time) or tough & chewy (long dry time)

I always tell people, try different things until you make it "just how you like it"

I personally go for a minimum of 3 days hang time with meat roughly 3-4cm thick on average...this makes it tough but with a rare chewy centre.

[jorgedug]

I don t know if this recipe makes the best biltong (I am no expert and cannot compare), but this is definitely the best video for explaining how to make biltong. Thank you very much. Dankie! So much that I will start making it tomorrow.

[ChillaxedSurfer]

Stop teasing me! Baie Lekker!

[ILOVESHAVENBEAVERS]

Lekker man. It makes my mouth water

[bethulie13]

Not more I can say than: LEKKER!!! Thank you/Dankie

[Trafalgar8766]

Lekker stuff!