Recipe of Biltong

Name: Biltong
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PTM
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings

Biltong is a flavorful South African dried meat snack that's perfect for snacking. It's made by marinating meat in a blend of spices and then air-drying it until it becomes tender and delicious. This recipe yields a batch of mouthwatering Biltong that you and your friends will love.

4 Servings

20 min Preparation

Intermediate

Meat

Ingredients

1 kg lean beef, preferably silverside or topside
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp coarse sea salt
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp ground paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

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Instructions:

Step 1

Slice the beef into thin strips, about 1 cm wide. Make sure to remove any excess fat.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, sea salt, ground coriander, ground black pepper, ground paprika, garlic powder, and bicarbonate of soda. This mixture will be your spice blend.

Step 3

Coat each beef strip generously with the spice blend. Make sure to cover all sides of the meat. Place the coated strips in a ziplock bag or a covered container and let them marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor.

Step 4

After marinating, remove the beef strips from the fridge and allow them to come to room temperature.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to its lowest setting, usually around 50-60°C (120-140°F). Alternatively, you can use a food dehydrator if you have one.

Step 6

Arrange the marinated beef strips on a wire rack placed on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Make sure there's space between the strips for proper air circulation.

Step 7

Place the beef in the preheated oven or food dehydrator. Let it dry for 4-6 hours or until the biltong is dried to your desired level of doneness. The meat should be firm but still slightly tender in the center.