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| Re: Biltong, Boerwors, Melktart, Sunny Skies and Chevrolet. [boodskap #7736 is 'n antwoord op boodskap #7730] |
Mon, 02 December 1996 00:00  |
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Kevin Mackenzie asks for a biltong recipe:
I will share my secret and tell you how I made biltong here in Australia.
(I now know a good ex-RSA butcher, but before that I had to improvise)
This is the basics, once you get the hang of it, you can experiment:
THE BOX: (For humid areas)
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In dry areas: simply hang meat on a washing line in the garage.
Because it was humid, I made a wooden box to dry the biltong.
about 1m x 1m x 0.5m Make it with a frame and plywood.
(you can probably use a big, ordinary cardboard box !)
To create a draft of dry air: Mount a 25W bulb at the bottom,
drill a 5cm hole below it and at the top, above it, another hole.
The bulb generates enough heat for the air to rise.
(Dont overdo it with a 100W bulb, you might cook or rot the meat).
Cover holes with netting, to keep out insects.
Make hooks with bent-open paper clips and hang the bitong on
some zig-zag line.
THE MEAT:
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Nice, big pieces of steak will do, e.g. rump, but try different cuts.
You can ask your butcher, but I simply bought pre-packed steak
at the supermarket. Cut in strips. You can cut much smaller strips
than the butcher normally uses. Thick strips will take longer to dry.
THE SPICES:
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Salt and sugar are the most important: mix 3:1 in a small bowl.
add a pinch of baking-soda and salpetre (potassium nitrate) if you have.
Sprinkle this onto all sides of the meat.
Then sprinkle coriander - (this is essential, it gives biltong its
well-known taste), and freshly ground pepper on the meat.
If you like other spices e.g. Allspice, suit yourself.
Then pack the meat in layers in a bowl and sprinkle royally with
a good vinegar. (Gourmet vinegar). Leave for one day in the fridge.
Then hang it on the line. Takes 2-3 days to dry in the box.
Good luck!.
Ek is self nou so donners lus vir biltong, ek moet my slagter gaan sien !
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