The South African Biltong Making (step by step video)

This video shows you how to make this famous South African snack step by step.

The spices I used in my biltong videos have been bought pre-prepared so I couldn't tell you exactly what was in them. When I don't use pre-prepared stuff I use the following combinations.

Coriander + Crushed black pepper
Coriander + Chili powder
Coriander + Crushed cloves, nutmeg, celery salt, pepper
Coriander + Garlic powder.

The ratio should be 4 parts Coriander and 1 part whatever else you want or 80% to 20%.

You can use coriander that's been bought crushed already, but the best way to do it is to buy whole coriander seeds, place them flat in a metal tray and put it in a hot oven for a few minutes until they're brown, then crush them up to a coarse & not too fine texture.

The reason I wanted to warn people about buying spices online is because there are different spices for different methods of preparation.

When you buy spices online make sure its labelled & described as 'Biltong Spice' we use this spice in the method shown on my video.

The other variant is 'Biltong Cure Spice' or 'All-in-one spice' you cannot use this type of spice with the method shown in the video because the steps are different.

I ended up buying 2kg of the cure spice without realizing it doesn't work with my method and ended up spoiling a batch of meat.

I've included a website for a good online retailer, I buy all my stuff from them and the service and delivery is very smooth & safe, no problems so far.

http://www.biltongbox.com/shop/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=5

Hope this helps, let me know if you need anything else

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• south african food
• what is biltong
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[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!

[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

[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.

[Noobular4]

The reason you can eat 2kg of biltong is that the 2kg steak loses all it moisture and condenses to around 1kg. Majority of the meat is liquid.

[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]

@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