The Official Biltong Enthusiasts Thread

patrick123 said:
Hi Guys,
In the process of reading all 98 pages,currently on page 9, but thought I can short-cut quickly.
My daughter and her fiancée bought me the Mellerware biltong king. Is it still too humid to make biltong? Must I wait for April/May first? The unit does allow for a light, will the light allow me to use it sooner?
I would rather listen to the experts than RTFM.
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I'm no expert but living in Jhb, I didn't need the light. After 2-3 days with the fan it is ready. Beware though, the fan is prone to pack up.mine just did and I returned it. Need to build my own box. Good luck and enjoy
 
Bionic said:
I'm no expert but living in Jhb, I didn't need the light. After 2-3 days with the fan it is ready. Beware though, the fan is prone to pack up.mine just did and I returned it. Need to build my own box. Good luck and enjoy
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Thanks for the feedback. Will go get some Silverside tomorrow. I will keep an eye on the fan, thanks.
 
faniedry said:
are you in jhb? or anywhere except durban? if yes, make biltong whenever you want.
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I should have mentioned, yes, East Rand.

Thanks for the reply. I will keep you guys updated on my first attempt - Currently on page 18 of 98 of this thread. Research is important. :)
 
Hi all,

Very informative thread, thanks. I've returned to this wonderful hobby after many years (pics to show it happened below, hope it works!), but I need some advice. I have one of the very first Mellerware biltong makers. I'm having some issues with those ****** tiny fruit flies getting through the vents.

Should I bother shooing them out or is it not a big deal? If they are a bother, anybody got some advice for keeping them out of the vents? Obviously can't cover it up completely, so would layer of thin gauze do the job?

biltong.jpg
 
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mspr1nt said:
Hi all,

Very informative thread, thanks. I've returned to this wonderful hobby after many years (pics to show it happened below, hope it works!), but I need some advice. I have one of the very first Mellerware biltong makers. I'm having some issues with those ****** tiny fruit flies getting through the vents.

Should I bother shooing them out or is it not a big deal? If they are a bother, anybody got some advice for keeping them out of the vents? Obviously can't cover it up completely, so would layer of thin gauze do the job?

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Maybe stick some fine screen over vents
Your pic not working:(
 
mspr1nt said:
Should I bother shooing them out or is it not a big deal? If they are a bother, anybody got some advice for keeping them out of the vents? Obviously can't cover it up completely, so would layer of thin gauze do the job?
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It worked for me.
 
patrick123 said:
Thanks for the feedback. Will go get some Silverside tomorrow. I will keep an eye on the fan, thanks.
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Fan is a VERY easy replace. Basically comes with a cheap *** computer fan, standard size and very simple to replace with a better one once/if it packs in. I know this is a bit of a backward move, but they'll just fit it with the same POS parts. Hopefully it won't break!

That, is an amazing looking piece of bilo's, misprint!
 
mspr1nt said:
Hi all,

Very informative thread, thanks. I've returned to this wonderful hobby after many years (pics to show it happened below, hope it works!), but I need some advice. I have one of the very first Mellerware biltong makers. I'm having some issues with those ****** tiny fruit flies getting through the vents.

Should I bother shooing them out or is it not a big deal? If they are a bother, anybody got some advice for keeping them out of the vents? Obviously can't cover it up completely, so would layer of thin gauze do the job?

biltong.jpg
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How do you salt your meat? If you remove most of the moisture then there should be no smells left to attract the flies. It is a risk you run making biltong in the summer.
 
Probably asked before but where's a cheap place to get some biltong cuts for drying in Cape Town?
 
d7e7r7 said:
Probably asked before but where's a cheap place to get some biltong cuts for drying in Cape Town?
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Any PnP will have topside or silverside for a good price.
The butcher manager at the V&A is amazing and if you tell him it's for biltong, he'll sort you out with the special stuff he keeps at the back...
 
Yeah, I remember that from years ago when I did it.
There weren't many in total (maybe one or two).

I did a salt rub twice (once with some vinegar, then rinsed and another rub which I put straight in...maybe worth letting some moisture out first and patting down with some kitchen towel to remove more moisture before....will try that, thanks!)
 
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