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  • They are many types of Beef Jerky in the world. Today we start a new series where we cover every single one of them. The idea here is for you to let us know which jerky you love best so we can add it to episode 2. What is your favorite type of Jerky?
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  • @GugaFoods
    @GugaFoods  7 місяців тому +340

    We love jerky here! Do you!?
    Please let us know which one we missed and it will be on episode 2!

    • @wikramaputra6501
      @wikramaputra6501 7 місяців тому +7

      Indonesia

    • @saskiacho5008
      @saskiacho5008 7 місяців тому +21

      Store this Jerkys for at least 3 months and taste the fat again (it's possible that than the fat tastes rotten or realy off).
      This Jerkys were just fresh dryer beef... but you made beef jerky to give raw or slightly heated Beef a long shelflife as provisions

    • @ifranahamed9150
      @ifranahamed9150 7 місяців тому +1

      Why was part 2 of i made every in the world series a year later

    • @sergeyalaev9393
      @sergeyalaev9393 7 місяців тому +9

      Armenia, Armenian Sudjuk jerky
      Azerbaijan, Pastirma/Basturma jerky, covered in a thick layer of spice
      Also a Russian take on Sudjuk, the Kurzhuk (same thing as Armenian, only chicken is used instead of beef)

    • @LEXZICODM
      @LEXZICODM 7 місяців тому +7

      nigerian beef jerky its called ''kilishi'' there are lots of youtube videos made in nigeria with authentic recipes

  • @MaxtheMeatGuy
    @MaxtheMeatGuy 7 місяців тому +1623

    Amazing!! I think I need to add “Jerky a la Guga” to the MaxJerky line 🤤

    • @daemok4752
      @daemok4752 7 місяців тому +51

      gonna be at 100 times the price of your other packages though, Max :P

    • @slyphknttdotdotdot637
      @slyphknttdotdotdot637 7 місяців тому +37

      Your company would go under but not before i get a bag

    • @CarlosHuiskens
      @CarlosHuiskens 7 місяців тому +11

      Hell Yes Max. I'd love to see you make your own Jerky a la Guga in a video to see your opinion.

    • @SamsonCranford
      @SamsonCranford 7 місяців тому +3

      Sign me up for this one Max!

    • @Sam-pv1hz
      @Sam-pv1hz 7 місяців тому +4

      @@slyphknttdotdotdot637 nah, just make it a custom order thing

  • @Bromulos
    @Bromulos 7 місяців тому +1178

    People say to use lean cuts of meat because if you don't eat it quick enough the dehydrated fat will go rancid quicker than the meat itself, and can ruin otherwise good batches of jerky. Great vid as usual!

    • @charlesr.8159
      @charlesr.8159 7 місяців тому +29

      I remember guga doing jerky before, and he did mention that fat is unnecessary for jerky. This time he just did it for educational purposes.

    • @desromic
      @desromic 7 місяців тому

      Yes. Jerky as a decadent treat: fat = delicious. Jerky as a long-lasting survival food: fat = rancid.

    • @mickeydangerez
      @mickeydangerez 7 місяців тому +9

      Yeah because you COOKED it, make bilgtong or just leave it.

    • @the8thark
      @the8thark 7 місяців тому +56

      Basically this. You beat me to it.
      The fact that is dried (partially or entirely) kelps with shelf life. Then taking away the fat helps as well as it goes rancid before the beef does.
      Considering that jerky's main reason for existence is the long shelf life and not the flavour, that is why people say use very lean meat. However for most people jerky is more of a boutique food and not the original "keep in your pack as a protein staple for days and weeks" so a little fat will not harm anything.
      Though flavour and texture wise, the fat is nice but not at all needed.
      [edit] Historically it was eat your meat in a day or two or throw it out as there was no way to cold store it. So they dried it to preserve it. Getting a lot of meat, through a sale or a large hunt and having too much to eat before it went rancid, forced people to get creative and jerky was one of the solutions to this problem. The salt also helps as it draws out the moisture long term and less (or no) water inside the meat means less opportunity for it to go rancid.

    • @GringatTheRepugnant
      @GringatTheRepugnant 7 місяців тому +5

      By the look of things I doubt they had any trouble eating it all in time XD

  • @mikebrownphotography2784
    @mikebrownphotography2784 7 місяців тому +368

    As a South African 🇿🇦, I’m super stoked you made Biltong and did it correctly 👌🏻 there are a few slightly different ways to season and length of drying but well done and I’m glad you enjoyed it!

    • @xdmtea7125
      @xdmtea7125 7 місяців тому +20

      biltong is by far the best

    • @Settings208
      @Settings208 7 місяців тому +6

      i mean, it isn't really a type of jerky (in my own opinion, though i could see why people think it is)

    • @560elzee
      @560elzee 6 місяців тому +5

      Yep, large black pepper corns and coriander but I still love Guga though

    • @andredeklerk1069
      @andredeklerk1069 6 місяців тому +21

      No coriander, no black pepper, marinated in a bath of vinegar for a day. He made biltong, but it wasn't anywhere close to made correctly.

    • @duardopienaar
      @duardopienaar 6 місяців тому +11

      that is not the way to make biltong

  • @fateexoo7511
    @fateexoo7511 7 місяців тому +192

    Well for the bakkwa, Angel wasn't necessarily that far off. Bakkwa IS actually eaten in Malaysia and Singapore, especially during the Lunar New Year. A key difference is that the bakkwa here are often charcoal grilled, instead of the method used in this video. Maybe it might be a good idea to try that out in the next video!

    • @N3v3r_S3ttl3
      @N3v3r_S3ttl3 7 місяців тому +15

      That's because of the Chinese culture in Malaysia and Singapore is huge (melting pot of different cultures). It's available in Hong Kong too, also grilled and not that soft.

    • @greenmachine5600
      @greenmachine5600 7 місяців тому +8

      It's still Chinese originally though, let's not steal

    • @vector_619
      @vector_619 7 місяців тому +6

      Guga bakkwa is too saucy ngl usually it's kind of dry but not too dry and the bakkwa in my place are usually more redder than his

    • @vector_619
      @vector_619 7 місяців тому +1

      And yeah it's usually charcoal grilled

    • @tingkunluo5215
      @tingkunluo5215 7 місяців тому +2

      Had “美珍香” in Singapore and it was one of the best jerky I've had in my life

  • @mrcx6142
    @mrcx6142 7 місяців тому +622

    People generally recommend using lean cuts because usually and originally, Jerky wasn't made to be consumed immediately like you did here. It was one of the more effective ways to preserve meat for longer trips. And that was the main point why it was done to begin with. It wasn't for flavor.
    Using a fatty cut will make your Jerky go off really fast whereas going for an extremely lean cut will see it last A LOT longer.

    • @PalmpekerheadFarms
      @PalmpekerheadFarms 7 місяців тому +24

      yes. exactly.

    • @Jeffnismoser
      @Jeffnismoser 7 місяців тому +41

      Yeap that what i want to say about fatty jerky! But you explain it very well! If you want to keep it in your refrigerator you can take the fattiest meat you want and you could keep it for a long time but Jerky was made to keep it for a long time without any refrigeration.

    • @caffeinegoblin9369
      @caffeinegoblin9369 7 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for the insight, I didnt know that the fat would make it spoil faster.

    • @Farlig69
      @Farlig69 7 місяців тому +1

      Bingo!

    • @seandixon7595
      @seandixon7595 7 місяців тому

      Yeah, the fat hoes rancid, just like your waygu jerry, bacon jerky has a small shelf life, although that's rarely an issue, because it disappears fast ;)

  • @mozax8118
    @mozax8118 7 місяців тому +1288

    As a South African, I absolutely love the biltong.

    • @mornevanderwatt7965
      @mornevanderwatt7965 7 місяців тому +114

      Guga, you need to try some Droëwors as well.

    • @MrBepo.
      @MrBepo. 7 місяців тому +18

      Yesss bru. Can't agree more

    • @theroon1278
      @theroon1278 7 місяців тому +7

      saame

    • @randomuser5443
      @randomuser5443 7 місяців тому +37

      As an american, thank you for inventing it

    • @pigsinspace9927
      @pigsinspace9927 7 місяців тому +40

      Nothing like some fresh moist kudu biltong

  • @chriscloete7310
    @chriscloete7310 7 місяців тому +24

    Proudly South African. Nice to see this tradition is traveling the world. Your pronunciation is 100%. Good treat while watching rugby.

  • @singwo06
    @singwo06 7 місяців тому +134

    hey Guga some tips for your biltong: use top round / silverside. Do a 4 hour salt dry brine, then 4 hour brown vinegar and Worcestershire brine. make a 50/50 mix of coarsely ground black pepper and toasted coriander seed - spiced generously after the brining. Depending on the climate 5-7 days is good - better on the slightly wetter side. Toss the pieces with some peri peri salt after cutting.

    • @tmwilson524
      @tmwilson524 7 місяців тому +6

      That sounds amazing!!! I love biltong and it's hard to find where I am in the States. If I can I'm going to try your method, I'll let you know how it works out if I do!!

    • @MarcoElkes
      @MarcoElkes 7 місяців тому +2

      In Australia Bilton is a big thing and you can find it in every grocery store. we also have many specialized jerky businesses that make amazing homemade Bilton.

    • @bahamutnero1
      @bahamutnero1 7 місяців тому +2

      Silverside/topside is my go-to for biltong. A bit of brown sugar in the spice mix also works really well.

    • @ebubeawachie
      @ebubeawachie 6 місяців тому

      This sounds “ridiculously easy” to make 🥲

  • @LtBloatedGoat
    @LtBloatedGoat 7 місяців тому +326

    Every South African here would approve of your biltong making skills. Every South African here would also like you to try make Boerewors and Droëwors next!

    • @Smashy_RB
      @Smashy_RB 7 місяців тому +7

      Interesting, got curious about boerewors, looked it up and it's what we in the Flemish part of Belgium would call boeren worst or boerewost in my dialect.

    • @Rawi888
      @Rawi888 7 місяців тому +1

      YESSIR ! ! ! Even Kapana would be fun to see.

    • @caylindavids7610
      @caylindavids7610 7 місяців тому +4

      i was waiting for our biltong to come through. Thank god they included it.

    • @yamkelabrian7843
      @yamkelabrian7843 7 місяців тому +1

      That was amazing guga but you need to try boereworse one next time😁

    • @ANN1H1LATE89
      @ANN1H1LATE89 7 місяців тому +2

      Ja nee definitief dit sal gaaf wees

  • @peanutbutterbean1738
    @peanutbutterbean1738 7 місяців тому +228

    as a south african im honestly honoured you tried biltong, and im glad you all enjoyed it so much

    • @papat-bone6474
      @papat-bone6474 7 місяців тому +2

      You act like biltong is only in South Africa, you know you can buy in all over the world

    • @ElderDragonBrasil
      @ElderDragonBrasil 7 місяців тому +5

      @@papat-bone6474 Dont be a jerk!

    • @agiliteka
      @agiliteka 7 місяців тому

      @@ElderDragonBrasil he's not wrong, Biltong is probably one of the most well known types of dried meat snacks

    • @ElderDragonBrasil
      @ElderDragonBrasil 7 місяців тому +2

      @@agiliteka so? It could be common in your country, but not here in Brazil. And the guy is only expressing his happiness for a channel point out that is a south african dish.

    • @tom-vf1xv
      @tom-vf1xv 7 місяців тому

      @@ElderDragonBrasil cool it mr white knight

  • @Chaddy9n3
    @Chaddy9n3 7 місяців тому +8

    Absolutely awesome to see how many South African supporters we have!! Great work Guga!! If you find yourself in Western Cape, Caoe Town, South Africa you are more than welcome to call me up for a traditional braai, potjie or a lekker boerewors roll!!

  • @feuraldojansevanvuuren3737
    @feuraldojansevanvuuren3737 7 місяців тому +41

    As a South African, you made me very proud Guga❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @Steffan0308
    @Steffan0308 7 місяців тому +39

    South Africa for the win !!! Thanks Guag ❤

  • @SwipeWright
    @SwipeWright 7 місяців тому +89

    I did my PhD research in South Africa and got addicted to biltong. There are many varieties there as well. I want to go back again just for the biltong!

  • @lynnettejohns4733
    @lynnettejohns4733 7 місяців тому +24

    You got the prounciation of biltong correct. I love wet, fatty and salty biltong We use lightly crushed coriander in the marinade. But you got it down beautifully. We also have dried snoek, some say its related to the baracuda, but it's part of the Snake Mackerel family. Heavily salted it's left outside to cure. The result in a slightly chewy, salty treat.

  • @lukinjoshua6374
    @lukinjoshua6374 6 місяців тому +15

    Proud South African here! Love your channel. You actually nailed the recipe, biltong is a staple diet for us south africans, we just dont use as much cayenne pepper with it. Hopefully you guys can come over here sometime and give it a try!

  • @lourieholl
    @lourieholl 7 місяців тому +152

    Guga, as a South African who makes his own biltong, I have too many suggestions for you to make it better. But in a nutshell, leave cayenne pepper and use black instead, use coarse coriander (like really coarse), and lastly, try to find beef with yellow fat (older cows that were grass fed is the key).

    • @V77710
      @V77710 7 місяців тому +6

      Oh yes Coriander and biltong is a must

    • @rudidekok
      @rudidekok 7 місяців тому +12

      He must get coriander seeds and toast them then give them a light grind so you get those slight chunks of coriander

    • @macgwery1
      @macgwery1 7 місяців тому +6

      There we go. Now we talking biltong

    • @GenesisXTRM
      @GenesisXTRM 7 місяців тому

      I'm a huge biltong fan, but I'm from the states and just discovered it a few years ago. I'm curious why you say use course coriander? I've seen and had it done both ways and I do taste a difference, but I wanted a natives opinion on the matter.

    • @danetorode9197
      @danetorode9197 7 місяців тому +2

      @@GenesisXTRM it just how it's always been done, but also i believe finely ground coriander would be too dominant in flavour compared to toasted whole and cracked seeds
      .

  • @mr_wright_official_
    @mr_wright_official_ 7 місяців тому +52

    South Africa is renowned for our cured meats, you should try chilli bites & droë wors (translates to dry sausage). But our meats really shines when it's made with wild game meat especially like kudu or springbok which you will have to come down to get & try yourself haha

  • @ghiardt
    @ghiardt 2 місяці тому +7

    we South Africans will always click on a video of someone eating biltong for the first time and watching them realize how amazing it is. Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie

    • @Marthus678
      @Marthus678 8 днів тому

      Also pressed on the video to see if he’s gonna make bolting 😂

  • @donnafraenkel7852
    @donnafraenkel7852 7 місяців тому +9

    Fantastic! As a South African, it's great to see the world's varieties of a cherished favourite! We do a typical spice combination of equal parts salt, sugar, coriander seeds and crushed pepper corns, and obviously the vinegar to soak in
    Normally a week hang will be good, but day two or three is fantastic because of the wet pink in the middle

  • @Arjun-be8kh
    @Arjun-be8kh 7 місяців тому +66

    As a South African from a family of butchers I live the video, however the traditional seasoning has brown sugar and never grounded coriander, Crushed always.

    • @linds6609
      @linds6609 7 місяців тому +1

      Most family recipes are secret 😁

    • @marcbailie8619
      @marcbailie8619 7 місяців тому +2

      Also, malt vinegar, but for a first go, that was pretty good.

    • @mrpandabites
      @mrpandabites 7 місяців тому +2

      Ja the crushed coriander is a must. It's my favorite thing to get a little hemisphere of coriander seed on the edge of my piece, for a little extra burst of flavour. 😋

    • @rexzietsman
      @rexzietsman 7 місяців тому +2

      @@mrpandabites Agreed, coriander, salt and pepper. Remember back in the day when traveling in ox wagons, one would have coriander seed in ones spices not things like cayenne, chilli, etc

    • @leomalan6812
      @leomalan6812 7 місяців тому

      Sugar. Sies

  • @Sav_FPV
    @Sav_FPV 7 місяців тому +276

    Now we absolutely wanna see an iguana jerky Guga

    • @0nesinner
      @0nesinner 7 місяців тому +11

      Alligator python kangaroo these can all be jerky's to o...

    • @elistephen9373
      @elistephen9373 7 місяців тому +2

      Keep them ideas coming yall 😋

    • @matthewtracy8744
      @matthewtracy8744 7 місяців тому +4

      Reptile jerky is kind of fishy. I've had a couple kinds.

    • @Sir_Lobo
      @Sir_Lobo 7 місяців тому +4

      Bear, Camel, Rabbit, Squirrel, possum, deer, Elk, Bison, duck, vegetable... if you want a list of things to make jerky from. And this is only if you're reasonable

    • @Sav_FPV
      @Sav_FPV 7 місяців тому

      @@Sir_Lobo lol

  • @trilobiteerlive2873
    @trilobiteerlive2873 7 місяців тому +13

    As someone who loves Biltong and makes there own, it’s nice to see you mention it. I make it very differently but I’m sure both taste amazing

    • @andredeklerk1069
      @andredeklerk1069 6 місяців тому +2

      The way he made it would give it an overwhelming vinegar taste which is anything but amazing.

  • @MichaelMaven83
    @MichaelMaven83 7 місяців тому +6

    Hey Guga, Loved that you did some south african biltong. its a staple in almost every household. one thing i think you forgot to do is that after the marinade, you should coat the meat in spice mix which contains, salt pepper, coriander, brown sugar, chilli, and maybe some other things. this added spice mix is the key to great biltong.

  • @adammorse3004
    @adammorse3004 7 місяців тому +76

    Biltong, as well as Droëwors (a thin, usually beef sausage that has been dried) are just the best. I find them much more savory and less sweet than jerky. Last time I was in Durban I brought back 2 kilos (and fortunately didn't get searched at the airport!).

    • @TheMightyX
      @TheMightyX 7 місяців тому +3

      I’m curious about Biltong! Trevor Noah had once said Biltong is better than jerky, and that sugared meat is weird. I had learned about it a week before he said anything. I have yet to be brave enough to make any…it’s kind of intimidating.

    • @christophernoble76
      @christophernoble76 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@TheMightyXit's the best lol

    • @justinjoubert72
      @justinjoubert72 7 місяців тому +3

      @@TheMightyXGet some from a South African shop or come to SA to buy some

    • @XBullitt16X
      @XBullitt16X 7 місяців тому +1

      Wahaey I'm from Durban, its good stuff, Love Biltong.

    • @mikemaman1
      @mikemaman1 7 місяців тому +1

      Fatty biltong tastes lovely as well

  • @FUEL8TING
    @FUEL8TING 7 місяців тому +33

    Im South African born, I eat a lot of Biltong. I prefer mine a bit more "wet" than what you have there. Which just means its not dried as long. It will have a bit of red/pink in the centre. Maybe try that. I also prefer more spicy flavoured.
    I have also had bakkwa. Absolutely love it. I didn't make it myself but highly recommend everyone tries it.

    • @greggb557
      @greggb557 7 місяців тому +4

      Guga needs the medium rare biltong

    • @greggb557
      @greggb557 7 місяців тому +7

      There is NO comparison to biltong.
      It is hands down, easily, and by far the very best cured meat.
      Biltong, from South Africa, all day, every day.

  • @stevegee7623
    @stevegee7623 5 місяців тому +2

    I've been making jerky for >30 years. The reason you choose lean meat cuts over fatty is for long-term storage w/o refrigeration. Fat will turn rancid, where as very dry, lean jerky will last for years if just kept dry. One of my favorite ways to enjoy jerky (*not to make it though because it's labor intensive) is to slice the meat as thin as possible. I use an electric slicer to cut partially frozen eye of round. I dry it until it has the texture of a potato chip. Very addictive!

  • @louisvandeventer5959
    @louisvandeventer5959 7 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for the Biltong!! As a South African I approve and want you to try different methods. You can even use wild game meat

  • @kylepretorius2982
    @kylepretorius2982 7 місяців тому +10

    Thank you for representing South Africa! BILTONG!
    Just got your book, fyi! Yay!

  • @pigsinspace9927
    @pigsinspace9927 7 місяців тому +5

    Biltong is hands down the best, nothing like walking into a biltong shop and getting hit with the smell of all the biltong hanging there

  • @Dan_Hall
    @Dan_Hall 7 місяців тому +2

    Hi Guga, in this instance where you served the A5 beef jerky right away, then yes, the fat is not a concern. BUT the purpose of most jerky is to preserve the meat for extended shelf life without refrigeration. In that instance, the FAT is a concern. As it will go rancid and shorten the shelf life. We love your show!

  • @yeetfios
    @yeetfios 2 місяці тому

    thank you so much for the ideas man, you are so helpful

  • @CraftyZA
    @CraftyZA 7 місяців тому +21

    Way to go on the biltong. Super close to how we make it. When we make it, we usually use about 15kg of silver side. Not sure what the cut is called over there.
    start with addding some brown vinegar at the bottom of a dish and add some spice mix and salt. Then keep layering. each layer gets a sprinkle of vinegar and spice. Most traditional biltong recipes calls for coarse coriander. Toast them in pan, pulse a few time in blender.
    As for meat. The absolute most epic meat for this is grass fed jersey. An old cow to be exact. A retired milk cow, has the most amazing yellow fat you can imagine.
    Nothing beats yellow fat biltong. White fat can feel soapy in your mouth. Yellow fat just melts.

    • @r.awilliams9815
      @r.awilliams9815 7 місяців тому +2

      We call it eye of round here in the States. And I agree, brown (malt) vinegar is the best for biltong. White vinegar just isn't as good.

    • @greggb557
      @greggb557 7 місяців тому

      There is NO comparison to biltong.
      It is hands down, easily, and by far the very best cured meat.
      Biltong, from South Africa, all day, every day.

  • @iLeadpoisoningPSN
    @iLeadpoisoningPSN 7 місяців тому +15

    Omg you are finally making biltong. I requested it so many times the last couple years. Ty

    • @gawie10
      @gawie10 7 місяців тому +3

      he need the real spice cause is not the REAL way

    • @BenjaminEricksen
      @BenjaminEricksen 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@gawie10agreed, he is lacking a lot of flavour with the one he made. But it's okay I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @witcher1973
    @witcher1973 7 місяців тому +4

    Definitely not the traditional way we make Biltong here in South Africa (ingredients wise) but hey to each their own. Chilli bites is a must have as well.

  • @SergioTargaryen
    @SergioTargaryen 7 місяців тому +4

    Here in Chile it's called charqui (which is how it sounds in Spanish Jerky), generally horsemeat is used, you should try it Guga!

  • @calliebarnard6369
    @calliebarnard6369 7 місяців тому +7

    Biltong is always cut with the grain, not against the grain like Guga has done. Also add some coarse coriander as well before hanging

  • @KrazyMitchAdventures
    @KrazyMitchAdventures Місяць тому +1

    BAK kwa means “dried meat” in Hokkien and is known as rougan in Mandarin. However, in Cantonese-speaking families, we have always called it long yoke, which means “hung meat”, simply because traditionally they were literally hung out to dry in the sun.
    @Guga this is my recipe for
    Canadian Maple Pork Tenderloin jerky
    2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon black sesame oil
    1/3 cup of black sesame seeds
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
    1 cup maple syrup
    1 pound pork tenderloin sliced thin
    Combine mustard, sesame oil, garlic, pepper, and maple syrup.
    Place pork in a shallow dish and coat thoroughly with marinade.
    into a vacuum sealed bag, then chill in the refrigerator at least 12 to 24 hours
    Remove pork from marinade, and set aside.
    Transfer remaining marinade to a small saucepan, and cook on the stove over medium-low heat for 3 mins.
    coat pork in heated marinade in a small dish and leave it for another 2 hours
    When ready to dry the jerky, heat the oven to 200 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then set a metal rack over it. Mist the rack with cooking spray.
    Remove the slices of jerky from the marinade, shaking them lightly to remove excess liquid. Arrange the slices on the prepared rack, leaving just enough space between them so they don’t touch or overlap.
    Place the baking sheet on the oven’s middle shelf. Leave for 3 hours. Once an hour, rotate the pan front to back. After 3 hours, check the jerky. It should be just barely tender. If not, return to the oven for another 30 minutes to an hour, checking regularly. Remove the pan from the oven and let dry completely on the rack. Refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to 3 weeks. Let come to room temperature before serving.

  • @timothyjaroma2947
    @timothyjaroma2947 6 місяців тому

    Love your content Guga. Not all of us have the money to do what you do. But glad you try it an let us know what's good an bad so we don't have to waste money on something that would be gross to try. I will definitely try some of those jurky's!! I love beef junky alot. An learning new ways to make it is awesome ❤

  • @Mattsunx
    @Mattsunx 7 місяців тому +41

    Bak Kwa is a staple in Chinese communities. Happy to see it being covered as it’s my childhood favourite. Also kinda close to the pronunciation but it’s more like BUCK - KU - AH.

    • @HoshikoStarz
      @HoshikoStarz 7 місяців тому +2

      I got stunned for a bit when Guga pronounced it. 😂😂😂
      But i appreciate you and Guga for bak kwa

    • @pogowl3867
      @pogowl3867 7 місяців тому

      I always like eating bakkwa all year round but i only learned now that people refers it as bakwwa rather than 肉干
      Edit: I'm surprised that Malaysia is mentioned as a guess hahaha

    • @dolan-duk
      @dolan-duk 7 місяців тому +3

      2 syllables not 3. More like buck-kuah.

    • @SimuLord
      @SimuLord 7 місяців тому

      @@pogowl3867Uncle Roger is from there so Angel probably guessed it thinking of that.

    • @raigaLCC
      @raigaLCC 7 місяців тому +2

      i'm from malaysia and i grew up eating bak kwa, be it just the jerky or sandwich it with between bread drench in sauce, it's just simply delicious

  • @chrisvandermeer9503
    @chrisvandermeer9503 7 місяців тому +25

    Biltong looked good. You pronounced it as close as you can without having an Afrikaans accent! Well done and time for me to stock up :)

    • @greggb557
      @greggb557 7 місяців тому +1

      There is NO comparison to biltong.
      It is hands down, easily, and by far the very best cured meat.
      Biltong, from South Africa, all day, every day.

  • @cylieclarke8938
    @cylieclarke8938 7 місяців тому

    I have been asking for this video for a long time thank you so much

  • @jasonruiz112
    @jasonruiz112 7 місяців тому

    Guga,... your editing team is spot on legit. I love the background music choice. Fits nicely. Also, the posts are fantastic. Everyone deserves a pat on the back and a steak. Lol. Keep up the amazing, awesome videos.

  • @MythicPulseStudios
    @MythicPulseStudios 7 місяців тому +24

    Hi Guga! 7 days is a bit too long for Biltong. 3-5 days is perfect, not too dry! It's a big part of our culture in South Africa. I absolutely love your content and this put a smile on my face :) From Julian | Cape Town, South Africa

    • @ximabIe
      @ximabIe 7 місяців тому

      Yo aint u in a warzone basically ?

    • @linds6609
      @linds6609 7 місяців тому +5

      Lol no😂 cape town is beautiful not a war zone at all

    • @tanyavandermerwe8330
      @tanyavandermerwe8330 7 місяців тому

      He needs to leave the middle pink. I agree that 7 days is too long. 3 to 5 is perfect, especially since Guga likes medium rare steaks. He can enjoy medium rare biltong then lol

  • @GenesisXTRM
    @GenesisXTRM 7 місяців тому +27

    Dude...I've been thinking about suggesting a biltong video for months now. I recently discovered the stuff and I've been hooked ever since. Glad to see y'all enjoyed it as much as I do!

    • @greggb557
      @greggb557 7 місяців тому +4

      There is NO comparison to biltong.
      It is hands down, easily, and by far the very best cured meat.
      Biltong, from South Africa, all day, every day.

    • @bjorngallant125
      @bjorngallant125 7 місяців тому

      facts

  • @fizzydante
    @fizzydante 2 місяці тому +1

    Vegetarian for 8 years and I’m obsessed with your channel! love you, Guga 💗

  • @FaldielBassadien
    @FaldielBassadien 7 місяців тому

    Long time follower from South Africa and proud to see you loving Biltong. Great execution as well!

  • @tickledtoffee
    @tickledtoffee 7 місяців тому +18

    Great to see biltong! My dad makes his own and it's delicious!

  • @111Loosh
    @111Loosh 7 місяців тому +44

    As a South African your biltong pronunciation was 10/10 and I highly recommend😉 you try some if you visit South Africa 🇿🇦👌🏾

    • @Chaddy9n3
      @Chaddy9n3 7 місяців тому

      Proper SA biltong cannot be made Abroad!! 110% Guga needs to try this in our "Homeland"

  • @KingNinja-qs3ug
    @KingNinja-qs3ug 7 місяців тому

    something about Guga's videos are just so entertaining. Im 3 days late to seeing this one, but amazed as always, and all i want rn is beef jerky

  • @francoiscoetzee1686
    @francoiscoetzee1686 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for reviewing Biltong, I am from south africa and its certainly one of the most south African things out there. would love for you to come to south africa and try the local Biltong amongst all other truly south african dishes.

  • @CowboyCree63
    @CowboyCree63 7 місяців тому +29

    Im hoping this is a multi-episode series, because I love jerky, and you showed a LOT more varieties than what you made here...I wanna see them all!!

  • @cedricosborne442
    @cedricosborne442 7 місяців тому +15

    I was too glad to see you showing love to biltong. People think I'm crazy when they find out that the meat is dried and not cooked, but those of us who have tried it know what's up

  • @patricksimard5658
    @patricksimard5658 7 місяців тому

    Good lord, I’m a big fan of jerky !! I can’t wait to try some of these. It must give a wonderful feeling when you can say that you’ve done it buy yourself ❤ thanks so much !!! 🇨🇦

  • @chagear
    @chagear 7 місяців тому

    I never understood why people say "Don't include the fat in jerky." I agree with you that is tastes amazing! My Family does a marinate and dehydrate recipe, and the fat ratio in the meat is a sticking point when picking out your cut. GJ!
    All those looked so good!

  • @pigsinspace9927
    @pigsinspace9927 7 місяців тому +34

    As someone who makes their own biltong often I can say you did a great job

    • @NeonXXP
      @NeonXXP 7 місяців тому +1

      As someone who makes their own Biltong and loves Guga. I was shocked that he didn't do it properly.

  • @daniedrol
    @daniedrol 7 місяців тому +8

    Guga! As a South African I am so happy that you liked biltong, but I have to say that your spices are not quite traditional. You need course coriander seeds on your biltong good sir, and no chilli. If you want to blow your mind with biltong, make some biltong from wagyu. It's a new trend in South Africa and it is a flavour explosion!!!

  • @faithrose2389
    @faithrose2389 7 місяців тому

    Amazing video on Jerky Guga! Would love for you to do a part two and include Brunei's beef jerky, Lalap!

  • @shaunwolfe7665
    @shaunwolfe7665 7 місяців тому +38

    It's impressive how you can still come up with the most unique videos after this long!!

  • @Rawi888
    @Rawi888 7 місяців тому +7

    I JUST KNEW HE'D GET TO BILTONG ! bless your soul Guga, love from Namibia, I watch all your videos man, since 2019. I would love to see your take on African dishes. Imagine Guga makes a paap n' vleis, or a potjiekos. Wow. Man, even just Kapana spice on anything would be nice to see.
    ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

  • @omfgfdp
    @omfgfdp 7 місяців тому

    Hi Guga !
    You always use garlic powder to season your steak, but I was wondering if it would not be
    better to use other garlic seasoning like fresh garlic, garlic paste or some kind of garlic
    compound better ?
    Would you make a video about testing different kind of garlic seasoning to find out the best
    way to use garlic with steak ?
    Love you

  • @Nic_Borkum
    @Nic_Borkum 7 місяців тому +1

    As a South African, I must applaud you on your pronunciation of biltong and it looks like proper south African biltong which is brilliant, but as some other people have pointed out silver side or top side is best for biltong

  • @gerhardusretief3996
    @gerhardusretief3996 7 місяців тому +11

    Great job on the biltong Guga, try to experiment with different moisture and lightning levels. It does make a big difference! Also try making droewors (dried sausage)

  • @justinebrink4056
    @justinebrink4056 7 місяців тому +6

    Biltong is the best. Soo yummy. You just have to have the best biltong spices from South Africa to use on it.

    • @vaughndemeillon3579
      @vaughndemeillon3579 7 місяців тому +2

      Yes your right. he left some ingredients out in my opinion i make biltong often. Would be nice if he took a visit to South Africa

  • @mind.island
    @mind.island 6 місяців тому

    everytime i watching guga ,i ALWAYS got new insight about side dish and that's awesomeeee......

  • @jdvvideography8509
    @jdvvideography8509 2 місяці тому

    Glad to see you made Biltong! People ask why South-Africans are so tough. There you have it! We like to also make it from venison such as Kudu, Eland, Gemsbok etc. My personal recipe would just be salt, pepper & coriander. We lay it in brown vinegar overnight , turn it and leave for another day and then time to hang. We hang it anywhere there is a nice draft and make sure you have a fan on it for flies, or in some cases a diy Biltong dryer. I will definitely be trying your spice combination also. Have always loved your vids, nice to see some of our jerky being made. LEKKER!

  • @occultnightingale1106
    @occultnightingale1106 7 місяців тому +22

    Ever since I started making my own Jerky, one of the key features I've always loved were the fatty sections of the meat I was smoking. The way it renders after smoking, it's just like a flavor bomb every time. If I had to guess why they say fat doesn't belong in Jerky is because it doesn't keep as long, but that's literally the only reason I can imagine.

    • @mukkaar
      @mukkaar 7 місяців тому +4

      That's the reason. Jerky is meant to be shelf stable product that lasts relatively long time. Otherwise what you have is more of an dried/smoked/cured meat. That's what makes the products distinct.

    • @slow-moe3518
      @slow-moe3518 7 місяців тому

      Correct. Fat becomes rancid over time.

    • @richardingame
      @richardingame 7 місяців тому

      yep main reason for jerky was meat storage so fat was a big no no. if not storing long its yummy with a bit of fat.

  • @joeledwards6587
    @joeledwards6587 7 місяців тому +3

    yaasss! biltong representing! the beautiful thing is you can dry it out to your preferred liking, too wet leave it longer, too dry then eat it sooner. You can even dry it just hanging out on a wire somewhere outside on your porch or whatever, with the excess of salt the flies don't go near it so its still great. or you can use a container/box with a gentle fan to circulate fresh air and an incandescent light for warmth if you're in a cooler climate. very easy to make and you can adjust the spices to your liking. salt is the most important spice. And yes Guga your pronunciation is acceptable :)

  • @Firefuzz11
    @Firefuzz11 3 місяці тому +1

    The reason you want lean beef in the traditional beef jerky, is because the fat can turn rancid after a while. If it won’t sit long enough for that, then it shouldn’t matter, but regular jerky is supposed to last quite a while after it is made. If it is kept in something like a ziplock bag, it can be kept from a few weeks up to 4 months, while vacuum sealing it can make it last from 3 months up to 6 months.

  • @WilliamJohnvanJaarsveldt
    @WilliamJohnvanJaarsveldt 7 місяців тому

    Hi Guga, love your videos and the fact that you made billtong is awsome. Please try making the more traditional version with 1/4 pepper to 3/4 coriander, vinegar and worcestershire and salt. WJ from South Africa

  • @tinotendagurajena8538
    @tinotendagurajena8538 7 місяців тому +4

    nothing will ever beat biltong ,so good and it is not cooked.good way of preserving meat

  • @emeraldjaco7357
    @emeraldjaco7357 7 місяців тому +8

    my grandpa is from south africa and she would always make us biltong for holodays and birthdays, its is the best meaty snack in the world hands down. your recipe is interesting though normally we use top round and peri peri peppers for it but picanha looks great.

  • @zr9817
    @zr9817 7 місяців тому

    Great idea for a video, glad to see a start with Biltong

  • @bogdansukigg9072
    @bogdansukigg9072 7 місяців тому

    i realy like your videos
    its so good to see people enjoy food even thought i can't even offer a steak

  • @allistairadams6645
    @allistairadams6645 7 місяців тому +3

    Guga here in South Africa in the provine of western cape we have not just biltong made of beef but chicken and other animals such as kudu and more.

  • @brycebosch2437
    @brycebosch2437 7 місяців тому +11

    Yes the biltong looks really good but every place does their own twist. You should go to south Africa and have a braai and try an oxtail potjie. You won’t regret it

    • @joeledwards6587
      @joeledwards6587 7 місяців тому +1

      aww hell yeah brother, oxtail potjie with dumplings sounds fantastic, haven't had in too long

  • @gargoyle42069
    @gargoyle42069 3 місяці тому

    In italy we have "coppiette", stripes of lean horse meat (if you don't have horse meat you can use pork or boar as long as it's a lean cut) tossed into a mixiture of salt, pepper, chili powder, chili flakes and fennel seeds. For the drying process you can hang them, put them in the dehydrator or in the smoker, your choice.

  • @BlueDragon9000
    @BlueDragon9000 29 днів тому

    Awesome video man 😎

  • @AuthenticNow
    @AuthenticNow 7 місяців тому +5

    Im a loyal follower of the biltong. Ever since i tried it 5 years ago i just love it. Tons of flavor, lean truely just amazing!!
    Guga appreciate the world comparisons. Will have to try and make a few of the others for my family. Thanks for the awesome content

  • @BenjaminEricksen
    @BenjaminEricksen 7 місяців тому +7

    I love Biltong 🤤🤤🤤

  • @jacquesbotha5499
    @jacquesbotha5499 7 місяців тому

    as i South African, i'm both excited and glad something from mt country is on your show as it is such a huge part of my country. another type of biltong from South Africa - western cape area. is Bokkoms - which is dried out fish which is also heavy salted, similar type of food, you looking at dried herring, bloaters, kippers, buckling, dried snoek, dried angelfish and shark biltong. Bokkoms because of the heavy salt and fishy taste to it, i can say either you will like it or going to hate it with a passion as it is unique taste

  • @oldbro1979
    @oldbro1979 7 місяців тому

    Loved seeing South Africa featured! Also love my Biltong. @Guga I think you will need to have a South African themed episode. OR even better, come visit!

  • @XerneusVGC
    @XerneusVGC 7 місяців тому +3

    I tried freshly made biltong when I was at a festival back in June and met some lovely South Africans camping near us, it was absolutely delicious

  • @SandyMergui
    @SandyMergui 7 місяців тому +9

    Yep! Biltong is delicious and highly addictive.
    Tip: always double the amount 😉

  • @2090AJames
    @2090AJames 7 місяців тому

    So proud, Biltong is great. South Africa 🇿🇦 thank you Hugs for putting us on😁😁

  • @farrel13sw
    @farrel13sw 7 місяців тому +13

    Your pronunciation is 100% correct for Biltong. As a South African I feel proud that you made it. There are a lot of venison Biltong that you must try. Try some Droëwors Too. ( Dry aged sausage) Awesome show!!!

  • @iLeadpoisoningPSN
    @iLeadpoisoningPSN 7 місяців тому +8

    You can also make a biltong box pretty cheap, too

  • @JetS_Gamer
    @JetS_Gamer 7 місяців тому +1

    As an Australian I have got to try Biltong, and I find it very delicious!

  • @HeavyMetalMike
    @HeavyMetalMike 7 місяців тому +1

    Awesome and interesting. You should try a dry rub jerky sometime too.
    Also, fat in jerky is fine if it's refrigerated, it's if you're going to store it out of the fridge that the fat can get nasty.

  • @ROO1KAT
    @ROO1KAT 7 місяців тому +6

    You should really try out venison biltong, specifically Kudu or Springbok, it is so much better than beef biltong, which is already so amazing!

  • @abnormalpotato1051
    @abnormalpotato1051 7 місяців тому +10

    First time seeing picanha biltong and it looked incredibly tasty 😋

  • @stephanginther9051
    @stephanginther9051 7 місяців тому

    In southern China, specifically Yunnan. They make what they call ganba. Meat is cut into long strips a couple inches thick and maybe 2ft long. Its smoked over the course of several days. They rub it with a salt, oil and hot pepper mix as it smokes. They do it with both pork and beef. Then when its done, they slice it thin and fry it with onions, bell peppers and lots of garlic. Its amazing.

  • @user-tz6wp9sl9o
    @user-tz6wp9sl9o 7 місяців тому

    I seen you on Josh’s channel n I loved your energy I now watch ur videos to go to bed lol

  • @Jorg3Nic
    @Jorg3Nic 7 місяців тому +24

    Guga finally eating Biltong 👏🏽 I knew you'd enjoy it 😂 next time make it with wagyu and dry it for 1 day less so the Biltong is still pink in the center👌
    We also have another "jerky" called "Droewors" it is essentially dried boerwors, which is a South African sausage.
    Wagyu droewors and biltong are magnificent, and bacon biltong is another really delicious snack, which I think you'd love. You can make honey bbq bacon biltong or just plain with pepper corns. It all tastes amazing!
    Biltong is life in South Africa 😂🙌🏽
    Come to South Africa next and come have a braai. We will spoil you with delicious charcoal grilled meat, fresh cold beer, biltong, and potjies.
    The real South African way😅🔥

    • @tanyavandermerwe8330
      @tanyavandermerwe8330 7 місяців тому

      Ahhhh dude the potjiekos. I have it way too little in my opinion. Need to make a plan soon!

  • @okyali6411
    @okyali6411 7 місяців тому +6

    Love how angel says the biltong is one of his favorites with four options 😂

  • @nathanlong6387
    @nathanlong6387 7 місяців тому

    You should do an entire video on biltong and drywors and different flavours. My Grandfather owned a butchery in South Africa, i grew up on biltong

  • @dvnxxl222
    @dvnxxl222 7 місяців тому

    Hi Guga, in Catalonia we have "fuet" or "llonganissa"! It’s made of pork and we eat it by itself or in sandwiches. You should try it!

  • @emahpurple
    @emahpurple 7 місяців тому +11

    If you ever do a part two, you have to try to make the Nigerian kilishi. It's one of the most addictive things you could ever put in your mouth.

    • @cassiechiedu
      @cassiechiedu 7 місяців тому

      I came here hoping to see it. Unfortunately it was not included

    • @emahpurple
      @emahpurple 7 місяців тому

      @@cassiechiedu Same. I hope he shows kilishi if he ever does a part 2

  • @wolfieinu
    @wolfieinu 7 місяців тому +16

    That biltong was done very well, really authentic, glad you enjoyed it! I was worried you'd find it a bit too bland when up against those other flavor bombs, they do look great as well!