Kelly, you don't need a large box if you're only making a few pieces of biltong at a time. At it's most basic, all you need is some sort of container where you can hang your biltong and move air through to dry the meat.
Do you need a biltong box?
Kelly, you don't need a large box if you're only making a few pieces of biltong at a time. At it's most basic, all you need is some sort of container where you can hang your biltong and move air through to dry the meat. You might not even need a light, especially if you live in a drier climate.
What do I need to make a biltong box?
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How do you hang biltong at home?
Pat thoroughly dry with kitchen paper towel and hang the strips in the Biltong Maker. Cover with the lid, switch on and wait for about 3-4 days depending on how thick the meat is sliced and how wet or dry you prefer your end product.
What can I use to hang biltong?
A Home Biltong Maker is best suited for hanging thinly sliced strips of meat for best results. Not the chunks of meat that hang under the rafters for weeks on end. The thicker the meat, the longer it takes to dry. Aim for slices of anything up to 1cm thick.
Do you need a fan to make biltong?
Biltong should dry to 'semi-moist' within 24-48 hours, and should not take longer than a week even if you like it crisp. Just remember, when in doubt, leave the bulb out. Rather add an extra fan than heat. Enjoy that tasty homemade biltong!Mar 25, 2021
How big should a biltong box be?
1-1.5 feet in length). The box could be made larger if you are going to be making more than this at a time – e.g. 2 feet wide by 3 feet high. The box needs to be large enough that biltong strips or dry wors (droëwors) do not touch each other. This ensures good airflow and therefore proper drying.Jun 27, 2020
Do I need a fan in my biltong box?
So, the bulk of your biltong dehydrator can be as simple as a cheap pine cabinet you have adapted. ... That's why it's a good idea to use a biltong box with proper vents, screens, and fans. When it comes to the direction of airflow, the fans should be drawing air out of the box, not pushing air into the box.Mar 25, 2021
Do you need a light in your biltong maker?
Light bulbs aren't needed in most cases As we mentioned earlier, you need the right heat, airflow, and moisture balance to make a success of biltong making. The ideal climate is warm (not hot), dry, with steady airflow.Mar 25, 2021
What temperature should biltong be dried at?
In the industry, biltong is usually dried at low temperatures (25–30 °C). Dryers that are most frequently used are only temperature controlled but some can measure relative humidity.Sep 16, 2017