How to make BILTONG in a Food Dehydrator

Biltong is a South African snack food made from cured and dried slices of meat. Its history can be traced back over 400 years. The basic ingredients in traditional biltong are meat, salt, vinegar, black pepper and coriander. Biltong is high in protein and low in carbs and for this reason it has become a popular, healthy, go-to snack with the paleo & keto community, gym-goers and hikers. The beauty of making biltong at home is you can control the texture and the flavour profile to custom fit your preferences.
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[@kmontgomery3690]

My dehydrator arrived Friday! I can’t wait to make this!

[@luvelelife]

Great! would love to hear how they turn out : ))

[@j.glennbauer508]

Yes, that looks dried to perfection. I use silverside cuts for my biltong

[@robertorebola7532]

You grounded the spices to dust make it a bit more rougher and you will love it even more

[@lindaleach6488]

THE BASIC SOUTH AFRICAN BILTONG RECIPE
SPICE MIX FOR EVERY 1KG BEEF:
18 g salt
2 g black pepper
1 g brown sugar
4 g coriander (roasted) then pound in mortar and pestle
50/50 - vinegar and Worcestershire sauce mixture - enough to just wet and marinade the meat.
STEPS
If you prefer a cut with a fat rind make use of Silverside or Topside if you want a lean cut. Cut into 2 - 2,5cm strips thick. Remember to cut along with the grain.
Sprinkle the strips of meat with the vinegar and Worcestershire sauce mixture on both sides. Make sure to coat the meat thoroughly. Then coat the meat both sides with the spice mixture and place in a large tray.
Place the tray in the fridge and let the meat marinade in the spice and vinegar mixture for about 12 hours. Mix the meat thoroughly and let it marinade for another 12 hours.
After you have pickled the meat for 24 hours hang directly in a well ventilated area or in front of a fan. Please make sure that the meat is hanging in a cool area with no warm air.
Do not rinse or wipe off any of the spice and liquid mixture before you hang the biltong to dry.
Check the meat after 4 - 5 days depending on how moist you want the inside to be.

[@luvelelife]

Thank you for sharing your recipe for biltong!

[@dougidoug]

I am definitely going to be trying this one

[@luvelelife]

Enjoy : ))

[@dougidoug]

I have a Sahara dehydrator so going to use that. I reckon it’ll work.

[@jossoliver4247]

Hi there- I don't have a dehydrator but have you ever tried it in an air fryer over a much shorter time and low heat? I wonder if it would come out similar

[@ashenthrenchetty7]

I have an air fryer oven which has the dehydration setting. Can i use it to make biltong? Also your biltong made my water water🤤

[@luvelelife]

Hi there, glad you like it, sorry, we don't have any experience with air fryers.

[@angeladundon7271]

How do you store it? And how long does it last?

[@MichaelOberhardt]

Depends how dry you make it or how you store it. Very dry indefinitely like jerky.

[@j.glennbauer508]

Store it in cool, dry, well ventilated area or vacuum pack. Don't let it get damp.

[@damianferguson5509]

Can I use my dehydrator that has horizontal racks/trays?

[@luvelelife]

Hi there, yes, you could try to dry them horizontal

[@IvanMakejevs]

I use all the time fruit dehydrator for my biltong after 24 hours it's safe to eat. Salt,vinegar, washYourSisterSauce, 🤣☠️ I prefer when it's little bit wet cause when it's too dry it's hard to eat and you have to cry into it.😂

[@luvelelife]

Thanks for sharing

[@rnewrnew]

Silverside a better option for biltong.

[@luvelelife]

Hi there, yes silverside works well : ))