Things we make.

[MrMaduro]

Only just noticed this....currently sat eating some of my latest batch of biltong with a pint of old peculiar. What spice mix are you using Mr m I find I like mine just with coriander seeds and lashings of black pepper....

I've been attacking my latest batch all day! I've actually settled with 'Bart's pickling spice' which has coriander seeds the main constituent. It also contains chilli, black pepper, cassia and a couple of other things. I went through making the mix up myself with coriander seeds as a base but this pickling spice make up seems to be where I ended up when I did it myself anyway! I then add extra chilli flakes and Chipotle pepper once I've ground the spices down. I had a small amount of baking soda to help fight off any mould.

[wayne_w]

And let there be light!!!!

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We have power & lights. It's a led ribbon light, which, to be fair gives off plenty of light for the shack

Wayne

[MrMaduro]

Been attacking the latest Biltong batch today!

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To slice it, I use another little something I've made! It's a traditional Biltong cutter made again from some wood offcuts from the garage and an old wallpaper scraper which I turned into the blade! Sharp enough to shave with!

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The only trouble with this stuff is it's so bloody moorish! Can't stop myself when I start munching!

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[Sean]

Been attacking the latest Biltong batch today!

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To slice it, I use another little something I've made! It's a traditional Biltong cutter made again from some wood offcuts from the garage and an old wallpaper scraper which I turned into the blade! Sharp enough to shave with!

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The only trouble with this stuff is it's so bloody moorish! Can't stop myself when I start munching!

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Looks like a industrial cigar cutter [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

[Tucky]

Biltong is like the crack of the food world.....

[SilentBOb]

This has made me want to make my own biltong box...I love that stuff!

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[MrMaduro]

This has made me want to make my own biltong box...I love that stuff!

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Do it! There's plenty of info on the web! Plus me and I'm sure Tucky will help out! It's fairly easy and pretty addictive!

[SilentBOb]

Do it! There's plenty of info on the web! Plus me and I'm sure Tucky will help out! It's fairly easy and pretty addictive!

Funny you should say that, have been on google pretty much all morning today! I'm sure I have some MDF in the garage [emoji41]

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[Tucky]

You'll need to source a light bulb which gives out a bit of heat so no cree chips here.
If the box is small enough you can skip the fan....even if the box is quite large you may not need the fan 24/7 as drying too fast isn't ideal....biggest tip is be careful with the salting time....an hour covered in rock salt then wash the excess off is pleanty, if not the final product will be to salty. Oh and DON'T skimp and use cheap ground cooking salt unless you massively cut the salting time (a tip learnt the hard way).

[ValeTudoGuy]

I think I need to build one too.

[MrMaduro]

You'll need to source a light bulb which gives out a bit of heat so no cree chips here.
If the box is small enough you can skip the fan....even if the box is quite large you may not need the fan 24/7 as drying too fast isn't ideal....biggest tip is be careful with the salting time....an hour covered in rock salt then wash the excess off is pleanty, if not the final product will be to salty. Oh and DON'T skimp and use cheap ground cooking salt unless you massively cut the salting time (a tip learnt the hard way).

I managed to find a box of 12 60watt bulbs on eBay. They're like hens teeth these days. You can't just nip down the shop and grab one!

Here's a 10 pack.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171439234243

[Tucky]

I've heard that special bulbs like oven ones etc are exempt so maybe am easier to source option. Not tried this however.

[ValeTudoGuy]

Have you guys made Droewors?

[Tucky]

I haven't but when I get a bit more time I could be tempted....Black forest ham also sounds nice but would involve me buying an electric slicer.

[ValeTudoGuy]

I managed to find a box of 12 60watt bulbs on eBay. They're like hens teeth these days. You can't just nip down the shop and grab one!

Here's a 10 pack.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171439234243

Why not use readily available halogen bulbs? They radiate more heat than an equivalent regular incandescent filament bulb so a 25-30w halogen should havens similar ambient temperature. You could even use a 12v car halogen and a 12v fan for extraction.... The box could be an Off the grid biltong box! I think I Will run mine Off a 12v lead acid battery.