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Biltong

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Biltong

Biltong

amanda

Equipment

  • - Biltong Press: A dedicated biltong press designed to evenly distribute pressure across meat, ensuring uniform drying and curing.

  • - Food Dehydrator with Vented Trays: A versatile dehydrator that allows for proper airflow during the biltong drying process, crucial for achieving the perfect texture and flavor.

  • - High-Quality Meat Slicer: Professional-grade meat slicers provide thin, uniform cuts of beef, an essential step in preparing biltong.

  • - Curing Salt with Non-Iodized Option: Essential for the biltong curing process, this salt offers a pure flavor and avoids any potential iodine contamination.

  • - Premium Meat Thermometer: A high-precision meat thermometer is vital for monitoring the curing process of biltong, ensuring it reaches and maintains safe temperatures to prevent spoilage.

  • - Measuring Spoons Set with Food Grade: Accurate measurements are crucial for the biltong recipe, especially when it comes to seasoning and curing process.

  • - Food Grinder (for optional marination): While traditional biltong is not marinated, some variations do incorporate a grinding step before drying.

  • - Food Storage Containers with Air Tight Seal: Proper storage is key to preserving biltong's quality after drying. These containers are designed to keep air and moisture out, extending the shelf life of your homemade product.

  • - Silicone Food Scraper Set: Maintaining cleanlinited surfaces is essential during the biltong preparation process, and these silicone scrapers are gentle on cutting boards while effective at removing excess ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 2,5 kg (5.5 pounds) lean meat (venison, beef or ostrich)

  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) coriander seeds

  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) salt

  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) milled black pepper

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Cut the meat into strips about 2 cm x 3 cm (3/4-inch x 1 1/4-inches). Roast the coriander seeds in a dry frying pan to bring out the flavour. Crush lightly with a pestle and mortar and mix with the salt and pepper. Sprinkle a little into a glass dish, top with a layer of meat strips, and season once more. Continue this way until meat and seasoning are used up.
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Instruction 2

Refrigerate for a day, mixing every couple of hours so that the meat flavours evenly.
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Instruction 3

Hang up to dry in a suitable spot (high in the garage rafters or behind the fridge where there is some movement of air). Straightened paper clips make handy fasteners!
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Instruction 4

Drying time is about 5 days, depending on the weather, and whether you prefer your biltong crisp or slightly moist.
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