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An easy recipe and directions for making delicious South African Biltong at home. The high quality organic biltong in this article was made at home and took about 15 minutes of preparation time and cost less than $15! Ideally you will have a biltong machine that you can hang the biltong in. Read here on…
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The traditional way to make biltong is by air-drying it. Originally biltong or dry wors was hung from a shady tree in the breeze, protected from insects – or from the open rafters of an airy room (like those found in thatch roof homes). This can be replicated by using a “biltong box” as described…
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With a growing interest in biltong outside of South Africa, many people are asking what is the difference between biltong and jerky. The difference between biltong and jerky is more than you would think as they are really quite different products – in spite of both being essentially a dried meat snack. The differences are…
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About biltong chili bites: Biltong chili bites, AKA peri-peri biltong stokkies (sticks), are great to have around for quick snacks and they are often consumed at sporting events in South Africa since they are so tasty and convenient. They also make great snacks while on-the-go – e.g. when traveling or playing golf. Biltong chili bites are…
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How to make jerky at home – an easy Teriyaki beef jerky recipe Ingredients: Approx. 2 lbs of beef (to make jerky use a lean cut – e.g. flank, brisket, round or sirloin) 1 cup of good quality Teriyaki sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon minced or powdered garlic OR…
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This article will help you decide on the best meat to make biltong including what cut and USDA grading. If you are going to put in the time and effort to make your own biltong then you want to give yourself the best chance of making the most tasty high quality biltong possible. Selecting the best…
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Keys to storing biltong so it is fresh and safe to eat: Keep it dry Keep it in a fridge Vacuum seal it Keep pieces apart or mix them up daily Quality biltong is highly dependent on using the correct methods to make and store it. If you like your biltong slightly wet i.e. not…
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How to make tasty Smoked Jerky in an electric or wood smoker Ingredients for basic smoked jerky recipe 2 lbs beef (sirloin, top round, flank or similar – avoid fatty or tough cuts). Venison is also a good option for smoked jerky but should be a little drier than beef jerky 1 TS Ground pepper…
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