Biltong for Beginners (Easy to Follow Recipe)

Today we are talking Biltong. This tutorial is a beginners guide on how to make awesome South African Biltong at home.
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[@2guysandacooler]

Let's address a common question: How do you store it and how long does it last? Once made this can be kept in the refrigerator in a paper bag (but it will continue to lose moisture). Do this only if you plan on eating it all up in the first week or so. You can vac seal the finished product (unsliced) and keep in the refrigerator. This is a preferred methos as it will no longer lose moisture and stay very fresh. Doing it this way will keep in the fridge for months (3-5). Finally, you can vac seal it and freeze it. This method has an indefinite shelf life😉. A great big thanks goes out to all of our AMAZING Patrons/Producers. If you want to become a producer for the 2 Guys & A Cooler channel you can check it out here: www.patreon.com/2GuysandACooler (Lots of discounts from companies that you probably already use and most importantly our Top Tier producers get personal access to me. This comes in handy when you are in the middle of a sausage or dry cured meat project and have an issue that needs immediate attention.)

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

I'm curious, what if you can easily maintain the temperature between 70 and 80 degrees, but live in a much dryer climate? I live in the Phoenix Arizona area, so indoors we always keep the temp at around 78, but humidity is almost nonexistent. I mean, right now the humidity is 8%. Just wondering what the downside would be considering we're trying to dry the meat anyway. Also, I'm curious about the shelf life. You may have mentioned it, but if you did, I missed it. Given the state of affairs in the country, I'm starting to think along the lines of some survival food to get my little family through any possible food shortages, like a lot of people are predicting. I just watched the video on pemmican, but of course who wouldn't want a bit of variety if we all have to go live in caves, so to speak. So yeah, shelf life?

[@FR3A5H-06]

Hello I've been following the know how,my question is how make a billtong box

[@2guysandacooler]

@@FR3A5H-06 check the description box. Bor watch the video till the end. There's a video suggestion there

[@ianturpin9180]

My butcher in Ettalong nsw au was South African, his authentic biltong was sliced thinner salted and seasoned then air dried. A tip when slicing the roast. Put it in the freezer and part freeze it is far easier to slice.. authentic biltong is very similar to American jerky.

[@dawntearle7862]

How long does the presentation last?

[@shaun138]

As a South African I usually find it amusing to watch Americans' interpretations of biltong. You, sir, have executed each step to near perfection and I applaud you!

[@Karma-qt4ji]

I agree!! He nailed it!

[@simeonbrennan8824]

how do people get it wrong?

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@simeonbrennan8824 They make jerky. Biltong is about a specific blend of spices and a natural drying process, even if using a biltong box to 'force' the conditions.

[@simeonbrennan8824]

@@Karma-qt4ji it sounds like they are making jerky, not biltong, I could be wrong

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@simeonbrennan8824 Yup, you're right. They (erroneously) consider the two things the same.

[@archiebrown5298]

I am a South African and have made Biltong for at least 45 years. I watched your demo just out of boredom, but I ended up really enjoying it!!? I was thinking how can an American crack this Southern African culture food? But actually, you really did. That is a 100% accurate description of making authentic biltong. There are variations. Personally I always add about 15% brown sugar to the mixture as do most South Africans. Especially for venison. I also start nibbling the biltong from about day 3 onwards until I find just the correct degree of cure. Then it gets ziplocked and frozen. A slow defrost makes the biltong indistinguishable from freshly made. Well done. For non-South African viewers, you can trust this recipe. It is 100% legit.

[@ForgetU]

Good note on the venison.

[@mokgoromangena6770]

Please sent me the recipe of this biltong it seems simple

[@bushydray]

I also start nibbling to test....but then I find the nibbling doesn't stop and I end up scoffing the rest of the piece lol

[@atlasregaudie3045]

To be clear, that would be 15% of the weight of the meat used, just added into the measurements from this recipe? I want to try making it with the brown sugar, sounds delicious

[@wurstkonig3621]

ah yes, the 100% accurate and authentic biltong. including the traditional tribal tools: the vaccuum sealer and the electric fridge.

[@craigluhr7243]

As a Texan living in the Middle east, I usually make beef jerky and give it to friends. I made this and gave some to some south African friends. They all said it reminded them of home. That was a great compliment.

[@Deontjie]

No chilly peppers in biltong please.

[@PoseidonDiver]

serious question.. I know biltong and jerky are not the same thing.... and they shouldnt be compared to each other. But i must ask you..... which do you personally prefer having made both?

[@PoseidonDiver]

chilli biltong is totally a thing

[@craigluhr7243]

​@@PoseidonDiverYes, nowadays, they are only similar in the fact that they are dried beef. Proper traditional beef jerky was simply salt and dried in the sun. Then, smoke was introduced. There were no spices available out on the trail. Native Indians made pemmican from drying the meat of bison or game and mixing with the tallow. Commercial beef jerky with soy and marinades is not jerky in my opinion. I likebiltong for the simplicity and back the traditional preservation method. I also like to make smoked beef jerky with just salt and black pepper.

[@HermanLabuschagne]

Nicely done. Old-fashioned, authentic South African here who, with family, has been making biltong for generations. I can confirm your process is 100% correct and traditional. There are small variations in the recipe according to taste and preference, but what you presented is the way we have done it for as long as anyone knows. Well done.

[@annikadjurberg6762]

Can you do this in a dehydrator ?

[@albie1]

@@annikadjurberg6762 I recently bought a dehydrator that has room temperature as the lowest temp. I think that should work fine. 🤞

[@PoseidonDiver]

@@annikadjurberg6762 definitely, just with no added heat..... dehydrator is perfect, I use one! Biltong doesnt last long at all, once you eat it you will understand why 🤣It just wont survive long enough for any of it be leftover to go into the fridge. It will easily last a week or two depending on humidity, if your fridge is a clean fridge then sure put it in there... but I dont know anyone who owns biltong for more than a week or two

[@PoseidonDiver]

@@albie1apologies, my other comment was intended for you

[@joshua7015]

​@@nikossurvivalSouth African here. Biltong can be frozen. When you plan to eat some, let it defrost in the fridge.

[@pietercoetzee6444]

Dear 2 Guys ... I am from South Africa. Your biltong looked so nice, I had to go to the refrigerator to get some of ours. If you want to treat yourself, leave al least one piece to dry outside the refrigerator until very dry. Hit it with a hammer until it becomes a powder, but not dust. Our wholesalers sells same. The powder is used in pasta (Throw over paste before served.) Fresh bread with butter and a layer of biltong powder. Savoury scones etc. Pot bread with cheese- and biltong powder.

[@Mindfritz]

My eyes have been opened

[@diogeneslantern18]

Cheese an biltong soup is also amazing with garlic bread.

[@marencruickshank]

@@Mindfritz 😂 same here

[@marencruickshank]

I gotta try this

[@moopy201279]

I often dry my biltong as much as possible then put some cut pieces into to an electric spice grinder. This creates a floss type of texture with the small fibers all being separated and is absolutely amazing. Very soft and fluffy and still has that amazing biltong flavour. Give that a shot.

[@jacobotha6158]

As a South African, I can say you nailed the recipe. The color says it all, dark ring outside with a maroon dark red tone on the inside. The thickness is perfect. Now you should master Biltong's brother, which is Droewors, or dried sausage in English. Lamb intestine casing with a mixture of grounded beef and pork with about 30% lamb fat with the same spices, salt, pepper and coriander. Stuffed and hanged to dry just like Biltong. It is just as good... . .

[@williamashurst5912]

Dry wors made with Kudu and some lamb fat! my favourite!

[@Overlord-es8pq]

A nice wet droëworsh is an amazing snack and if you have it at a family thing or a braai it will probably be gone before the braai is done.

[@bgrschut]

Droge worst

[@XBullitt16X]

Can confirm, as a South African, they're delicious.

[@theozarksjourneytoself-suf5420]

What is the shelf life of this? Does it ever need to be refrigerated, or can it be left out for a long time?

[@jabunyambi6216]

Jabu Nyambi from South Africa Mpumalanga 🇿🇦

[@shaunjayes8842]

Great to see so many fellow South Africans in the comments. I have been making biltong for many years and must applaud you on your recipe. It is our country's favourite snack by miles, and when we get visitors from overseas, it's usually the one thing they want to take back home with them. Your boerewors and droewors recipes are also really, really good. Great channel, keep them coming please.

[@janeburke3909]

I'm South African living in Idaho. THANKS so much for this video. You simplified the process to the point where I am ready to give it a go. I grew up with springbuck and other antelope biltong that my grandfather would make after going hunting. Looking forward to making my own beef biltong. THANKS!

[@2guysandacooler]

You are very welcome!!! I can't wait to hear how it turns out..

[@dennisleighton2812]

Hi Jane, If one is using game meat, you should up the quantities of coriander and cloves just a tad, as well as the vinegar, to counteract the "wildness". Personally, I would skip the Worcester sauce altogether, as this would accentuate the "wildness" and can become a bit bitter. With game meat adding some ground cloves is essential. My personal preference is to add some brown sugar to the vinegar at the curing stage. All the rest is similar.

[@theredflannelchannel7820]

What brought you to Idaho from South Africa? I’m also in north Idaho

[@HenryLeslieGraham]

howzit bru.

[@rickoshea8138]

@@HenryLeslieGraham Dag meneer.

[@gustogusto4519]

We're fortunate to have a decent sized South African community in New Zealand. I used to be a big Jerky fan until I experienced Biltong. Game over. Wet biltong is my preference. Can't go wrong with Chilli Bites and Stokkies for a drier bite. Finish off with Koeksisters for some sweetness.

[@JoblessMonk]

You sir sure know your South African treats

[@hoggarththewisesmeagol8362]

Yeah jerky is too sweet

[@alexschuster1618]

Curious as to what the difference is between the two?

[@RianMeier]

Oh now my mouth is watering. The only missing thing would be milk tart...

[@BARBARYAN.]

Man those South African Dutch really have amazing taste. Their cuisine is quality!

[@kevinevans3118]

Massively impressed that you said worcester properly.... Well done

[@juliant24]

Most of us Saffas cut our teeth literally on biltong. A hunk will give a teething baby something to chew on that slowly softens, so with rooibos tea to drink, its how we grow babies. This was an awesome video, thank you so much! Now you have done sausage and biltong, time for droe wors! P.S. I like the driest biltong possible myself, but that's just because I am cheap and its sold by weight!

[@corybuckles8492]

Man after my own heart with that "sold by weight" comment. I'm American, and I always preferred the super-dry jerky that was cut with the grain. One piece of jerky meant an hour of snacking. 😁

[@pjcpretorius]

And that is the secret to our 6 foot 4 rugby player. Just add some oats and mielie pap in your teen age years and you have a champ.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

What a great comment Julian .

[@jonkirkwood469]

When I worked in South Africa I became addicted to rooibos and biltong. I always boarded the SAA flight to Dulles carrying a bag of biltong. I'd usually finish it before we stopped in Dakar, then have to tell my family how good biltong is.

[@chk3700]

The last line for me sir 😜

[@aaronpals2170]

This is the first time I've ever commented on a video. This channel is that good. By watching these videos, I've built a drying chamber and made 3 batches of salami. I also have 2 bresaolas, 2 pancettas, 2 pork loins, and 2 capicolas hanging. I'm now gathering materials for a biltong box. Thank you for such informative videos.

[@2guysandacooler]

Wow, thank you! Also, that is an impressive lineup of charcuterie!!! Can't wait to hear how it comes out!!

[@jeffconley819]

So you don’t have to only use beef . I have a lot of pork available

[@dillee9988]

​@@jeffconley819 Pork will be the quickest way to get parasites like hook worm or tape worms. If you make pork biltong which by the way I as South African has never ever heard of you'd better dry it to maximum. But I really won't recommend it.

[@CL-pt9hz]

I love biltong,being a Rhodesian its a must to carry some in pocket , every day.

[@gordonkennedy5617]

I was born and raised in South Africa, and have made a lot of biltong, but never even heard of using coriander in the recipe. I have only used rock salt and freshly crushed peppercorns, but after watching this video, I will definitly try it, as you make it look so good.

[@CindyduPlessis]

South African here, and I can honestly say, your billies looks good! There's some cures that uses brown sugar to add a bit more complexity to the flavor, and I prefer some garlic in there too. For Chili Bites you usually make some very thin strips so you get more spice bang for your bucks. They dry quickly, and burn as much as you like them to.

[@RjGold5.12]

Ma'am, I've never eaten Biltong, but garlic makes everything taste better. Blessings to you and your loved ones...

[@Elotayhc9mm]

How long is it safe to eat

[@Luna-cf3op]

Yes chili bites not chili biltong.

[@CindyduPlessis]

@@Elotayhc9mm it should last months if you store it properly. It must stay dry and I think in a dark place, though honestly, it wouldn't last a month. The freezer is great for long term storage, but if it gets wet from condensation from thawing, you might get mould and it might start tasting like freezer.

[@shaneburns4349]

thinking of adding this to my kids lunch box, so will lose the chilli but add the garlic and other herbs

[@jessicaalyse7]

As an Australian who loves biltong, thanks for showing me a simple way to make it at home, I'm actually super keen to try it and see how it goes ☺️

[@Michael-gq9cd]

How'd you go?

[@riaannel3053]

As a South African guy, you are making my mouth water now !!! Looks AMAZING !!

[@moosey62]

Never heard of this before. With all the endorsements from South Africans you've received, I'm certainly trying it. Thanks!

[@liammcrobert5179]

As a South African Knife maker, let me give you a tip on keeping your knives lekker sharp to cut and prepare the biltong. Get yourself a piece of leather for stropping. (rawhide works well). Coat the flesh side (not skin side) with a polishing compound, and strop backwards (in the direction as if cutting away from...). You may need to establish the edge first with a stone, however once that basic edge is there, all you have to do is strop 5-10 times a side, alternating directions.

[@jayman691]

As a South African, I've got to hand it to you. This is Impressive

[@philxcontreras31]

As a Peruvian living in Antarctica, you have perfected the code.

[@Boereprinses]

Thanks Eric, another great recipe and excellent research. Just one more note - as a South African who likes to make my own biltong - the very best biltong has GOT to have a nice yellow fat shoulder on the edge - yellow, because the cattle was grass-fed and grass finished. Properly dried biltong can last for years in a dry environment, but it will certainly be finished long before then...

[@dennisleighton2812]

I'm a South African (now in UK) who has made biltong for 30 years! I liked your video, because it is simple and easy to follow. However, I use some refinements you might like to try. Firstly, cutting. I also use silverside (or topside), but I tend to cut the meat into full length but narrower strips. I split the silverside horizontally in the length into two equally thick slices. then those slices down the middle, if it's a smallish one or into 3 pieces if it's big. [This is purely for ease of cutting once dry as my biltong cutter doesn't like wide pieces. It actually doesn't matter what size/shape the meat is. It's purely what suits you]. Secondly, I use quite a bit less coriander than you do, and I always add in some ground cloves, as they add depth to the flavour and help cure the meat as well. I mostly mix my ingredients (salt, coarsely ground pepper, coriander and cloves) together and then sprinkle, as you did. I find this way gives a more consistent covering all over. I use vinegar only and sparingly (but never Worcestershire sauce. That is purely a personal preference.) Hanging: this part is critical. Now, I'm not so finicky about temperature and humidity as you are. The reason is that I always ensure that I have quite a good airflow over the meat as it hangs, especially the first 10-12 hours (which is always at night). I set up a large oscillating fan for the whole night. The higher the humidity, the longer I leave the fan going. Once it has a good dry exterior I usually turn the fan to the lowest setting for another two days, before switching off. Hanging: I used to use a mattress chain (or link chain is fine too, but more expensive). I also mostly use the large paper clips! Note: I often used cheaper cuts of meat cut into thinner strips for smaller biltongs. I generally let these get quite dry so that they can be easily broken with your fingers for party snacks. Very popular. Cheers mate!

[@ehvrupert]

Net so

[@GardenPadawan]

You said you are not so picky about temperature/humidity. Would it be okay drying at 60-65°F, maybe 30-40% humidity? I'm thinking it would be okay, just take a bit longer if the temperature is lower. Thanks.

[@dennisleighton2812]

@@GardenPadawan At 30-40% humidity drying is no problem at all. What is really effective is wind/air movement! A constant air flow will speed up drying considerably. In my experience, I always dry (especially initially when the biltongs are still wet) at the coolest part of the day (ie at night) and a good strong blast of air with a big fan all night and the next day. Then turn it lower. Drying biltong at higher temperatures is basically cooking it (like an air fryer), which defeats the objective. If you have a convenient place which has a good air flow, you can dispense with the fan. Experiment a bit. When in doubt, fan it! Cheers mate, and good luck.

[@GardenPadawan]

@@dennisleighton2812 , thanks! I always wanted to make some, but I was intimidated in afraid I might just poison myself :) My basement is around 60° F, and 40% humidity this time of year. I can definitely have a fan circulating air at all times.

[@dennisleighton2812]

@@GardenPadawan Go for it! Those conditions are just about perfect, and with the fan it will work very well indeed. The way I learned was by experimenting, and finding out what I like. I played around with the coriander/ground pepper/cloves mix (6/3/1 to start with) until I found what I liked. Good luck, and let me know how it goes.

[@kobuslegrange2102]

As a South African I must also mention that you nailed the real version of our beloved biltong , exept for the chillies. We do make chillie bites though , but as a seperate product. Well done my friend!!

[@Wildevis]

I am SOuth African and have made my own Biltong but will be trying your recipe. I can vouch that it is by far my most favourite snack and so for millions of others in my country. We grew up with my dad making it and he would sometimes deliberately let them dry a lot, then pound them into a powder and we used that in recipes, great just sprinkled on buttered bread, even slices like you did. Also used as a popular pizza topping, thinly sliced biltong

[@platonicrhino6842]

after watching the video, i had the same thought about grinding it up into almost a powder and using it in other recipes, could definitely be used to add some flavor to something as simple as a bowl of instant noodles

[@KineticLatency]

@@platonicrhino6842 I've had it powdered (turns more into a kind of fluff than power) on savoury cakes & scones in SA and it is very good.

[@yolisamrso9827]

Hi Wildevis i would like to know how to make biltong where i am right now as a business. I'm a South African living in Gabon. I loooovvve biltong. Will you help me step by step. I am willing to pay for your assistance. Thank you

[@Wildevis]

HI there sorry it took me so long but you just have to follow this video as he has the exact perfect instructions I use. One thing I can add is you do not have to use top class A meat, as the lesser quality with the yellow fat, actually makes better biltong. Then also if you are looking for a container to hang it in (mostly to keep flies off it) we used an old steel filing cupboard, replaced the shelves with sturdy wire mesh shelves and put a fan or 2 on the outside in from of holes cut into the cupboard. YOu then hang the biltong from these wire shelves so can fit quite a bit into it. Just remember to cover the holes with fine insect proof mesh. If humidity is not right,, you can always add a bowl of water in the bottom@@yolisamrso9827 y

[@dadboddamien]

I had a SA friend years ago whose parents made biltong at home. Greatest stuff ever! Can't wait to try this recipe... Especially with so many others from SA applauding it.

[@chthonicfire]

This is a great recipe, very similar to my Grandmother's recipe who lives in a town on the Roggeveld Mountains in SA, Only difference she does is adds some smoked garlic to the cure and adds some just before it hangs. If you ever get a piece that's too dry a fantastic thing to do with it is whack it in a blender until you have biltong powder and mix that into eggs is mind blowing !

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

Adding some smoked garlic sounds great

[@delishme2]

Oh yeah, black garlic, yummo.

[@andrewthecelt3794]

Almost like pemmican, the North American native food of the fur trading Voyageurs. Dried powdered meat mixed with fat and dried berries. Ultimate high energy protein bars. 😋

[@fabbricaitalianaautomobili5859]

Thanks bud! As an SA Biltong manufacturer , I prefer to skip the vacuum sealing , And like a ton of my fellow SA’s said We do Game Biltong, You have TOO LITTLE fat ( I know it’s a personal choice/ preference) and Yellow fat gives a tastier Biltong And 40% water loss also more tasty 🤤, Thanks enjoy ONE of our secrets, Biltong and Braai 🥳

[@2guysandacooler]

LOL. The cattle where I live is 100% grass fed and they slaughter them very lean. I would have preferred a little more fat but unfortunately where I live that's not an option..

[@dylanlowe3570]

Also South African here... to see if you can find the yellowed fat, look for those grass-fed cattle of yours that are older. Preferably cows, as opposed to bulls. In SA we prefer C grade as opposed to higher (so much so that often good C grade is more expensive or more difficult to find). In the US it's Commercial C or D grade.

[@dennisleighton2812]

Agreed Fabbrica. I don't see the point. I cut in the evening, let it cure overnight, turn it all over next morning and hang that evening.

[@tatecheddar]

You do biltong with game. Yet, it's a fact as far as I'm aware that wild animals are not fatty. You only get fatty meat from farm raised animals. Somehow you not only say you do game biltong, yet his meat wasn't fatty enough. Uh.... What? This is a paradox.

[@dennisleighton2812]

@@dylanlowe3570 Agreed.

[@Erika70079]

I made your recipe last week, made the biltong box using your instructions as well. Half of the biltong is ready today (the pieces are all different sizes due to the cut of beef I could find) Both the box and the biltong turned out soo well! I love the warm heat that the chilies give. Thank you so so much!

[@Standbackforscience]

Nothing brings out the South African in us like the mention of biltong. I haven't lived in S.Africa for years, but it was amazing to see this, and now I feel I need to try making it myself.

[@farmgirl9975]

Hi, I am from South Africa and your recipe is great. We don’t normally/traditionally add the spicy element, and we eat our beef Biltong a little les dry, ( rarer), but game Biltong we dry a lot more. We also leave more vat on. We love the “geel vet” (yellow vat)! Thank you so much!

[@SonjaNell2020]

Yes, the fat is a must!! Thought we were going to look at the video for laughs, but it's good. We store the wetter biltong in the freezer, not a fridge

[@aivkara]

Well, that was surprising. I'watched loads of South African videos about how to make Biltong (I'm South African myself), and this is probably the best video I've seen yet. I've done probably 30 batches over the last couple of years, but you have given me new insight. Props!

[@jahn-pierrezietsman2293]

As a South African I totaly agree with you

[@pilotactor777]

seriously??-red wine vinegar-No man!

[@rattex11]

I am a South African living in New Zealand.......Perfect....just the way my parents use to make it

[@jabunyambi6216]

Thank you for teaching me, how to make a biltong .

[@staalburger9811]

TIP:- Store in a ziplock bag in the freezer. If you do not have a vacuum sealer, simply suck out the air using a straw inserted in one corner. Biltong thaws real quick. Will stay good in the freezer indefinitely. It's the greatest snack you'll ever have guys. It's even nicer with a thick piece of yellow fat on one side, absolutely makes it yummier. Always cut Biltong crosswise across the grain when eating. Along the grain when making it. My mouth starts watering just thinking about Biltong. One last little tip. The longer you chew it the more flavor explodes in your mouth, more pieces give more flavor. Stuff those cheeks guys. Lol. Love your video.

[@RoelfPringle]

I vote for the yellow fat too. I have a butcher closeby that sells the yellow fat alone when he cuts it off for people that don't want it. Now that's my snack.

[@Getouttahere78]

Hello from South Africa. This is staple food for us. We also make this from a variety of game meats. Kudu, springbok, oryx, ostrich etc. However we prefer a little bit more fat 😁. We call it white meat. There is nothing that comes close to this. 👍👍👍👍👍 We also dry it completely, grind it to a powder and use it as seasoning for salads, pizza and such 😋

[@2guysandacooler]

I agree!!! In all my years producing dry cured meats this one really stands alone!! It's incredible.

[@Getouttahere78]

@@2guysandacooler well from one meat lover to another, thanks for all your videos, recipes and advice. There is a whole world full of wonderful foods to explore.

[@jrr6947]

Hoe bekostig julle dit as 'n spissery vir slaai en kos?!

[@Getouttahere78]

@@jrr6947 mens gebruik nie baie nie. Ek het elk geval groot geword op mieliepap met gekerfde biltong of droëwors daarin. Dan praat ons nie eers van nat biltong op die kole nie 😋

[@jrr6947]

@@Getouttahere78 Dit klink baie lekker. Ek sal nog eendag dit probeer.

[@dbeastus]

Amusing watching an American making biltong. I'd love to taste your product, because that is after all the ultimate test. Living in the US and not having good biltong readily near me, I've been making my own for years. Of course, I make it South African style... which means much less scientific, weighed, measured, timed, etc. My recipe is simple and quantities are eyeballed approximates, as is the drying process where I judge the readiness by look and feel, and smell.

[@AntiNexus1]

I nearly fell out of my chair when you pronounced it correctly. Well done!

[@Bradley-sl2uv]

I love biltong for a high protein snack but it gets expensive. I built a biltong box using your video and followed this recipe. My first batch of biltong just finished up two days ago and it turned out awesome.

[@ANRQAngel]

Wow!! Well done on the biltong, I'm very impressed that you know about 'wet' biltong. Most Americans I've seen, will dry it completely, or think that since it's not 'cooked' it's unsafe if it's not dried completely. Good pronunciation, good process, you, Sir, have just been awarded the title of 'honorary South African'..

[@Frozenwinter84]

Getting ready to hang up my first batch of biltong today. Your video makes it very easy and approachable for a newbie.

[@nzadventurefamily3728]

I'm over the moon that your made this without sugar!

[@Rustie_za]

Die amerikaners gooi mos suiker in alles.

[@Code_Machine]

South African here. I must say you did pretty much everything perfectly in this video. You even remembered to toast the coriander which a few tutorial vids seem to forget as well as that you don't need to worry about the meat being slightly red.. The use of red wine vinegar might be a bit controversial and the vacuum sealing was a bit unnecessary. The recipe used in my family, generally forgoes using normal salt and instead uses coarse salt (I believe you may know it as rock salt) to marinate the biltong and before it gets wiped off by hand. Overall, though, this is very, very good. I rate this 10/10. Would highly recommend

[@Code_Machine]

@@colettemgm chilli is a personal taste thing. Some use it and others don't. A bit oo much spices yes, but I would still eat it no problem. And yeah, brown vinegar would have just been the correct way of doing it. Red wine is uh... quite interesting to use ok biltong

[@martindewet8163]

I am from South Africa, and I made the effort to use your recipe, and I have to give you a 10/10

[@lioneljonson161]

As an aging Englishman, all that keeps echoing through my head is “billtong iddle I po, iddle I po”. Keep up lad!

[@LaB_Studio]

as a South African, I can just look at the cut at 14:20 and know that's good biltong, that's exactly the look you want.

[@Dzasta..]

Exactly! That was the money shot!

[@Cinnabanger]

Can’t find the recipe box

[@timothyclegg5876]

as a South African living in South Africa, i am proud.. great vid!

[@flamenmartialis6839]

I would like to try making biltong but wonder if coriander is a must. Unfortunaly it's a spice you either seems to love or hate.

[@timothyclegg5876]

@@flamenmartialis6839 I think it’s more a personal preference, that’s the beauty of Biltong really.. you’re making it for yourself and no one else

[@mickeyd7283]

Aaaaaand another South African here😂 you prepare your biltong almost exactly the way my dad taught me as a kid. Also want to mention that I’ve tried jerky and at first I was a little confused as to what the heck it actually was as it was even more different to biltong than I’d expected. But after trying a few different kinds of jerky I came across one that I absolutely loved! I mean really loved it. Can’t remember the manufacturers name but I remember it was a bit 😊more expensive than most the others. It was a quite heavily peppered jerky and I will never forget how nice it was.

[@jakobmarine3698]

I love the ones with extra pepper too hahaha. If you’re ever in the USA again, go to Texas and to a Buccees gas station and get their beef jerky hahaha

[@jsmith8393]

Hello from Japan! This was such an excellent video! I just made Biltong for the first time using the recipe available on your website and it turned out beautifully. Thank you

[@andrewstier4348]

As always, good video. A biltong box build would make a great video. You're a great teacher, keep them coming!

[@billconder6424]

I make Biltong commercially. I also use the bottom round, but cut it lenghtwise and thicker. I use a vacume tumbler to speed the marination time and cure for 7 days. Your Biltong looks great! BTW, I work for a South African.

[@thepassenger5484]

After my grandfather died my grandmother stopped making biltong and I missed this taste so much as it reminds me of him, it went exactly as I remember it. Thank you very much!

[@elbetilsley1459]

We usually make it in hunting season when the weather is cooler and fly season is over. We usually put a mosquito net over our hanging biltong. It works in dryer weather so that the biltong can dry out quickly and let a fan blow over it till it's ready.

[@Luke-ig7li]

I’ve lived in South Africa and getting biltong from the local market was one of my favorite things to get. And it was so cheap too! I’m definitely making this. I know it’ll bring back some pretty special memories

[@Luke-ig7li]

Update I made mine and it’s delicious! My wife tried it and it took us both back instantly

[@Angrysagamer]

The part where you cut into it! That is the definition of perfection on Biltong! So good!

[@mandolorion8456]

My buddies grandma was South African she brought some over when she visited I still think of that flavor 40 yrs later

[@levytjale889]

Big ups from me down here in South Africa 🇿🇦 U nailed it😊

[@davidcoetzee7369]

Well done sir. You got it 100% correct. Very, very well done.

[@stepanbandera5206]

Uncle Ted says "Once you biltong, you'll never jerky again!" 😂👍

[@wellinever1558]

Excellent thank you. Not something every south African knows how to do.

[@ZoharV812]

I have watched dozens of videos explaining how to prepare Biltong over the years. You sir, have made by FAR the most comprehensive and delightful video, thank you!

[@jonathanbraswell767]

Love this! Such a simple recipe! I love being a patron of yours! :) Thank you for what you share!

[@2guysandacooler]

You're the best!

[@Roll-Penut]

Real Townsends vibes in that tasting scene nicely done

[@Archon762]

Had a father and son come into my town from South Africa and set up a Biltong business and it's absolutely delicious! They're wonderful people with a great product and a less than happy story from their home country... America isn't the only country with rampant racism.....

[@GerhardtRoos]

I'm always amazed when I see foreigners making biltong, and I wonder where they were introduced to it, because there is usually a great story behind it. I'd like to suggest that you make some dry wors as well, because that's just as good.

[@nicovandyk3856]

Hi vierkleur! Ons is orals oor, hier is baie biltong winkels in Sydney, ek eet nou meer bolting as ooit

[@geniuspharmacist]

Been making beef jerky for years. Once I tried biltong recently, I make biltong more often than I make jerky now. I even tried making biltong with Basturma spice accents and it was a huge success. Your technique and finesse are second to none. Thanks again for the great content. Please keep it coming.

[@dragomilosevic4823]

What do you prefer taste wise?

[@geniuspharmacist]

@@dragomilosevic4823 my personal preference is biltong. The rest of my family have a very slight preference to jerky because jerky is faster to make and comes in bigger pieces when ready to eat 😂. Both are good options for healthy, nutritious, shelf stable, portable food.

[@dragomilosevic4823]

@@geniuspharmacist that's fair. I do wanna try making it top. Jacklinks prices are insane lol. Close to 100 bux a kg lol. Would you suggest a dehydrator or just an oven for a beginner

[@geniuspharmacist]

@@dragomilosevic4823 if your oven can get to low enough temperatures (160-190F/70-85C is usually the lowest possible temperature in regular ovens in the US which should be good enough (maybe not ideal) for jerky) , use the oven. Good dehydrators are expensive, oven is good for beginners. I can fit a maximum of 3 pounds (most likely less) of beef in a vintage 4 tray Excalibur. Larger quantities require larger dehydrators. New Excalibur dehydrators are very poorly made. As a general rule, the dehydrators with the heating element and the fan on the bottom of top of the machine are not what you want. You want the dehydrator where the fan and the heating element sit behind the trays and blow across the trays.

[@briandevore5229]

​@geniuspharmacist any recommendation fro the process, to smoke instead of dry?

[@benjaminnel5891]

Proud South African here. Your process and biltong self looks exactly like my dad used to make. Excellent Job!

[@TheTruthwillOut442]

This was such a great video. I am very excited to try it out. Thank you.

[@stevepechon5174]

I've been curious about biltong for a long time. Thanks again! As always, outstanding information and presentation. I'm heading to the store for beef.

[@Faeriedarke]

South African expat here. I have been away from SA for 20 years, and the foods I miss most are biltong and boerewors, a heavily seasoned 'farmers' sausage. I personally prefer my biltong drier, and ostrich biltong very dry, sort of like dry bark. It has a very distinctive taste that I miss. I live in a part of the UK with quite a big SA contingent, so some local butchers make beef biltong, but I miss the various venison biltongs common in SA. This has my mouth watering, and it's lovely to see non South Africans enjoying one of our most iconic foods.

[@jadedmastermind]

Red wine vinegar: salt (self explanatory), Worcestershire sauce: umami + salt + acid (lactic), red wine vinegar: acid (acetic), coriander: acid (citrusy), black pepper: heat (piperine), red pepper: heat (capsaicin). All in all a great combination of flavors.

[@Phoka1018]

as a proud South African, i give you the thmbs up sir 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@DanielMentz_]

This is excellent, I'm from South Africa, this is a great recipe, I make my own biltong as well, similar recipe, just no pepper flakes but a little bit of brown sugar. Biltong does not last in our home as we eat it so much. Really love the channel

[@mikealdag7309]

Great video !! Used to work with a south African guy , he brought a bag of biltong, and was nice enough to share with the rest of us , I've never heard of biltong , bit unbelievable how good it was ! Thank you for sharing this it is definatly going to be made soon !

[@StanislavG.]

Yep, that's the recipe we all know and love. Props to you guys for making the calculator!

[@tumoZAVlog]

As a south African living in Houston Texas you certainly nailed the recipe 🇿🇦🔥🤗

[@stevehammond5962]

This is an awesome video and the results I had were fantastic! The "equilibrium method" of curing made all the difference as my previous attempts based on some other recipes invariably resulted in over-salty biltong. Never was sure how much to rinse the cure off and how thick the meat was etc undoubtedly effected the result. I used several different methods including using rock-salt and, sure, with trial and error might have eventually got it right, but this is the best recipe I've tried by far and there is still plenty of room to individualize with spices etc. This was a game changer for me.

[@user-ok6oj1vz3t]

Greeting here from South Africa You nailed the biltong! It looks amazing 😄

[@jamesvictor2182]

Man, I've seen ALOT of amazing food prep videos on YT. None are better than this, just amazing content, thank you

[@ForgetU]

Great instructional video, plus calculating recipe.

[@robertknell6635]

I’ve been making biltong for years. Always looking for new recipes though (even though there are not too many ways to change it) and will definitely give this a try.

[@drtns]

Yes please show how to build the biltong box! thank you!

[@coeniebre]

As a South African, I give you 100% accurate, I prefer Balsamic viniger, you can also add a fan to speed up the drying, glad to see that you did not add sodium nitrates !

[@jenhartart2]

YUM!! South African Sushi 😊

[@thepatriotsrage661]

Well done! That biltong looks fantastic! Kills Jerky outright, not even a competition.

[@coenraade]

Excellent recipe. I make my batches with a little smoked paprika in the spice mix and half red wine and apple cider vinegar together with the Worcestershire sauce. For a hint of bite a little green or red chili sauce works too.

[@christopherdrew7714]

As a South African I'm very impressed and tip my cap. It looks delicious and perfectly executed!

[@karelvanduyker1011]

The best snack while having a beer.

[@MosesMatsepane]

This Biltong looks exactly like the one I get at my favorite butchery. I am impressed by how simple this recipe was. 🤭🤭🤭😂😂

[@mtnman_ty]

Another vote for the biltong box video! Alternatively, could you use a cure chamber for this, particularly if you wanted to avoid/minimize the dry ring?

[@francoisbotes2702]

As a South African I give you a well deserved thumbs up 👍 👏

[@etherberg]

Definitely, this will be my first home project. The simplicity of the recipe with a great outcome is so inviting and seems like one I can control easily at home since I don't need a drying chamber. I love that you always point out the name of the meat roast, I am in south America, and your knowledge of the Spanish language names is instrumental to getting the proper ingredients. You guys are great. Thanks for posting, pure knowledge with no commercial adds.

[@cloudminder5899]

I only started making it recently. I now have it perfect according to my South African wife. I tenderising the meat in pineapple and just before adding the spice I coat both sides of the steaks in honey. This helps keep the spice on the meat so you use less and also stops dripping during the drying process. I'm no expert on biltong but it just works for me.

[@kevinwhistler6154]

I have never tried jerky, so I cannot compare or have any preference. Both forms are bourne out of the need to preserve the meat by our respective forefathers. As a South African, I just like to say that you nailed it. Biltong in its traditional form is very straightforward and simple like in your video. There are of course little variations that biltong makers do to make it their signature taste

[@sharkracer]

I lived in SA during grade school in the 70s, and I still remember eating a lot of biltong that a neighbor made. And I remember the texture and taste of that silverskin.

[@popejimmy]

I love this recipe, thanks for the clear and easy recipe!

[@TheAlpine49]

Never ever heard of biltong. Looks amazing. Your delivery and how you executed the recipe was near flawless. The tasting part was the climax. I wanted to taste it so bad! Great video! New subscriber!

[@TerryKay.]

Don’t let yourself die without trying it king…

[@Lazywolf-lf1vw]

As a South African i hope that you tried it in the past year .