The Official Biltong Enthusiasts Thread

[jacosmit]

January's a looooong month!

Reminds me of that Salticrax advert.

I also nommed store bought this morning, but it was not too bad.
I must say, Food Lovers Centurion's plain biltong is quite nice too.

 

[patrick123]

Cut the last 5 sticks last night.

 

[thehuman]

Some of my family don't like the fat on biltong, Some pieces i pull fat off cover fat in biltong spices and also hang it .
Normally leave it till extra dry to crispy .
Tast great

 

[Tabac]

Subscribed. Joining the biltong community.

First batch went in Saturday evening.



Took them off Monday afternoon.



Used C-Grade Rump @ R70/kg. (Nice yellow fat)

Now bussy with chilli bites:

 

[I.am.Sam]

/noms biltong


store bought

remove yourself from this thread please

 

[bwana]

I hung a batch on Saturday evening but I've been battling against humidity so it's going to be a long road before this batch finishes.

 

[Tabac]

I hung a batch on Saturday evening but I've been battling against humidity so it's going to be a long road before this batch finishes.

Our humidity is between 50 - 60%. I left the light on 24/7.

 

[bwana]

Our humidity is between 50 - 60%. I left the light on 24/7.

The average humidity, since I hung it, has been 81% here... I'm going to have to get a bigger bulb.

 

[jacosmit]

The average humidity, since I hung it, has been 81% here... I'm going to have to get a bigger bulb.

Put your Weber in the corner with a few brickets burning

 

[The_Mowgs]

Would I need to switch on the light while drying? This is for Cape Town area. I prefer wet biltong

 

[faniebraai]

Would I need to switch on the light while drying? This is for Cape Town area. I prefer wet biltong

I would if I were you. The light does not dry out the biltong (that's what the fan is for). The light dries out the air to pull moisture to the surface of the meat so that the fan can blow it dry.

 

[Tabac]

I would if I were you. The light does not dry out the biltong (that's what the fan is for). The light dries out the air to pull moisture to the surface of the meat so that the fan can blow it dry.

If you had R1 everytime you've said that ... Could open your own Butchery :crylaugh:

 

[faniebraai]

If you had R1 everytime you've said that ... Could open your own Butchery :crylaugh:

You telling me.... Sigh

 

[The_Mowgs]

I would if I were you. The light does not dry out the biltong (that's what the fan is for). The light dries out the air to pull moisture to the surface of the meat so that the fan can blow it dry.

But if it pulls moisture out of the biltong will the biltong then not be very dry?

 

[faniebraai]

But if it pulls moisture out of the biltong will the biltong then not be very dry?

No. If moisture stays in the meat, it never dries

 

[Tabac]

No. If moisture stays in the meat, it never dries

:crylaugh: 1+1 =

 

[Tabac]

Would I need to switch on the light while drying? This is for Cape Town area. I prefer wet biltong

I took mine out after 2.5 days, cut a piece, was still pink inside. Left outside in a basket for a day, 100% to my liking. Made chili bites this week with tenderised steak strips, took one day. Second batch in.

 

[faniebraai]

:crylaugh: 1+1 =

Logic right?

 

[The_Mowgs]

:crylaugh: 1+1 =

= dry biltong?

 

[CorrieDeBeer]

Humudity is more a concern in regards to mold growth. If there is moisture in the air you risk the growth of mold and that can easily lead to food poisining.