DIY Meat/Biltong drying box + Biltong recipe

[@christophers9095]

This Is great. Genius the way you did the hanging racks so they are adjustable and need way less holes to be drilled. Many thanks.

[@tracesee681]

We made one of these about 5 years ago! Works like a charm! Texas loves biltong!

[@TheRedhawke]

What did you use for the brown spirit vinegar ? I can’t find it anywhere, maybe it’s called something else here in the US.

[@sayit462]

No BS presentation just cheap and effective.. Thank You.

[@nicholassoobramoney1259]

You must have an African heart....loved your video bro.......from Cape town South Africa

[@ellybanton121]

Hey I just made this box watching your video. My Biltong is amazing after 4 days. We are eating it now and it’s better than the Butcher. Thankyou very much my partner is a happy man this valentines

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

elly banton glad it worked well for you! Enjoy

[@viqwinner]

@@munromakers-projectsandout2681 Nice, easy to follow presentation. Kudos. I just built one following your instructions. But one question, please: Should the fan blow INSIDE OR OUTSIDE the box? Thanks.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Victor Osa Asemota hey victor, the fan should be drawing the air out of the box (extracting), not blowing air inside as this will allow dust and dirt to be blowen on the meat.

[@tonymontana897]

@@viqwinner As stated by the man himself. With the fans being on the top, you "induce" air in from the bottom and vent it out through the top. That way, there is an even distribution of air across each piece of meat.

[@julieanne89]

would love to see it with a light in it that was awesome thank you even 5 years later you are getting newbies like me wanting to make this, but I think I would make holes to insert the rodesso they did not slide around

[@robertwood6297]

You have a skill of making complicated things simple

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

cheers mate. hopefully my explanations make life a bit easier👍

[@steventylermoore]

I always thought I didn’t want to make homemade biltong because I thought it would be too hard. Your tutorial was so easy to follow, I felt more confident and started making my box. Can’t wait to see the results.

[@kieranh2005]

Nice setup. Another Kiwi here, from Dunedin. I have a similar setup, except that I've gone with the crossing dowels slid directly into the box like your lengthways ones are.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

kieranh2005 nice bro 👍 yea I just find with the lengthways it gives you a few more options to move things around depending on what size pieces your using, but end of the day same same really

[@WGoutdoors]

As a South African outdoors youtuber, I like hunting and this video has given me a recipe for making my own venison biltong. We normally go hand the carcass in at the butcher but I think this season I'll try making my own. Just on a bigger scale because a wildebeest gives me about 80kg's of meat to make biltong with! Great video!

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

hey brother, cheers for watching the video, have enjoyed watching your videos also. Awesome! 80 kgs of meat is definitely a bigger operation - think you'd be better off with a plywood box and bathroom extractor fan (instead of computer fan) for that size, can send you a building plan for it if you like? would love to hunt a wildebeest, you guys have so much more game in south africa then us in New Zealand

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

just remember at the end of the drying process you will up with about 30% to 50% of the initial weight you started with depending how dry you like it!👍

[@WGoutdoors]

@@munromakers-projectsandout2681 Thanks for watching one of my videos as well. I'm going hunting on the 20th of June so then I'll have this years hunting series coming out😁 And yeah what we normally do if we dry the biltong is hang everything from our garage roof with fans everywhere. This gives you the most space but then you have to be constantly on fly watch to make sure no flies get close to the meat. At least we only hand it ourselves in the winter so flies are at a minimum. Thinking of making a video of the whole drying and hanging process would you be interested in watching that kind of video? And yeah I want to come hunt a big bull tahr there in NZ one day. I want to hike in and hunt and get up close and personal with them😁 Yeah I'm blessed to live where I live! You must save up then make a trip to come hunt up here😁 if you know biltong hunter locals (like me) hunting does not have to be sooo expensive as it would be through an outfitter😉 Oo and yes please send me that building plan would love to give it a go😁

[@WGoutdoors]

@@munromakers-projectsandout2681 Oo and yes I will remember😁 It's always the biggest conversion seeing your wet biltong vs how they look after 5days of hanging or so

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

awesome, will the series be for your youtube channel? i only started my channel start of this year so in the next couple of months i will have some hunting and fishing videos up, about new zealand species. yea man would be really interested in checking out a video like that, we have hung meat and dried it with mesh fabric netting over it to keep the flies off before! that could work for you guys? yea definitely on the list, some of my close mates live in durban so have been meaning to get to SA for ages, will have to hit you up for a hunt, and if you ever come to NZ mate let me know and i'll take you out for that Tahr. will find you on facebook or insta and send you some plans

[@richardfield7266]

Great first video, clear concise without a load of faffing around. Definitely going to give this a try. 5 Stars from me.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Richard Field thanks mate, appreciate it 👍

[@kenbellchambers4577]

Due to the fact that the fan is simply required to remove moist air, almost certainly, one fan would be ample for a box that size. Brilliant presentation.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

I’d say one would be ample mate, they are cheap and also in New Zealand I can be quite humid sometimes so I added an extra to help draw out the extra moisture! 🤙🏾

[@tonymontana897]

Well done Son. You have inspired me to make my own now. I usually buy the biltong and jerky but it's getting to damned expensive so I think I will make my own from now on. Your video was excellent mate and thanks for taking the time to share.

[@janescoetzee9662]

Yes mate as an South African that is one of the best things you can eat is biltong. Respect out here in South Africa.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

cheers janes

[@SpaceAce114]

That biltong looked A++ Great job 👍🏻

[@rogananitasmith8283]

Nice video man. Good to see other Kiwis on KZbin. Chur chur

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Rogan & Anita Smith chur my bro

[@Geekchess]

Cheers Buddy Franklin.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Michael Woods cheers bro

[@thickymcghee7681]

Great video. Thanks.

[@wilddough8859]

Thanks for your video, I am making my box tomorrow and will base it off your video! Thanks allot!

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Eon Louw hey man that is great to hear! Any questions ask away 👍let me know how it goes

[@commissary4196]

Good video, I like the brown spirit vinegar never heard of alcohol content in a bought vinegar. Hopefully they sell in Australia.

[@richardfield7266]

Same, here in the UK I might add some whisky 😉😉

[@adamjackson82]

Thanks mate, good set up. I'll be making one soon and will use your design as inspiration. Cheers!

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

nice mate! hope it goes well, reach out if you need anymore info

[@jamesbarrow]

I'm from South Africa but have moved to the Netherlands and have been looking to make a biltong box. First time I'll be doing it so thanks for the video, really well explained! Though I was still wondering about the fans, if you need netting there as well to keep the bugs out, or if its not needed because the fan itself should do that since its extracting air out? Then second question is if you have the fan running constantly over the 3 or 4 days? Since it's cooler weather in NL I'm going to try with fan only first, and then later add a lamp if its not working well enough. I also like my biltong a bit more dry - the snapsticks are my favourite.

[@vspeaight]

Great video and excellent information. Please advise as to where I can buy plastic hanging hooks? I live in Brisbane.

[@liesbetvandermerwe4920]

Like it. Gonna do this Thanx for showing us

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

nice one! try not to eat it all at once

[@jnrahm2038]

before testing for polarity of the power supply, it helps to put the wires into the connection block first. Easier to test the polarity without risking shorting the wires

[@Westley_k]

Thanks mate, just made a biltong box, will try your recipe.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Westley Kroon cheers bro, good luck! 👍

[@peterdeagrella3035]

Nice 👍

[@shwh1007]

This guys biltong ingredients: 2kg Silverside Pre-made Biltong salt/seasoning Brown spirit vinegar/Malt vinegar

[@eda.2332]

Great video. I just started making beef jerky but I've been looking at biltong as well

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Cheers mate, love the jerky aswell but never tried making it!

[@Toxicwiz606]

No more craving biltong while I'm in Germany I'll simply make it

[@godwinchirandu8791]

Good work, nice and simple!!

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BelowTheSURFace.]

Awesome video thank-you bro. You made it seem so easy! Can't wait to start making my drying box and own biltong... Where did you get the hooks from? Also, is there a reason you cut ya strips of meat with the grain instead of against the grain? Very curious as I've seen other biltong cut the same way too...

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

allgood bro, it is a pretty simple process after your first time! i got them from my local butchery mate, could be worth an ask! yea i found that it holds together far better when on the hooks hanging, against the grain they fall apart! and then when your cutting it to eat your against the grain and makes it easier to eat

[@joelees2087]

Thanks for this mate great tutorial 👍🏼

[@HeliRy]

Same set up at my place for the most part. But I run two ceiling vent fans instead of computer fans.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

HeliRy nice mate, work well?

[@BlaneInsane]

Great instructions, just made my box. Cant wait to see results

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Sam Blaney cheers mate hope it works well

[@alsitte]

Good video easy to follow steps

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

cheers mate

[@mahomedwaseemcassim1164]

Awesome

[@lew8888]

A nice straightforward video. I fell asleep last night and ended up leaving mine in the vinegar for 12 hours. Anh idea how that might affect the outcome?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

You’ll be fine bro 👍 I sometimes leave mine the the vinegar over night and the billtong comes out better!

[@jeanroy8283]

Hello and thank-you for your video! I will be building my box as your plan this week! Can you tell me where you bought the plastic hooks, I cant seem to find these. Thank-you and have a nice day

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

the butcher was the place like Antonio said

[@1woodmerchant]

Great video Mate 💪😎👊

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Cheers mate

[@julieanne89]

oh also what size was the other hole drill 30 mm for the air holes and the fan holes are what size please

[@as128]

Would you mind making a more zoomed-in detailed video of the electrical hookup, how to connect 2 fans to one AC adapter, for us paranoid newbies?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Hey mate, just join the two positives of the fan into connectors and same for the negatives wires, then plug the ac positive and negatives into each of the connectors 👍

[@drstrange658]

Thats my question too. In the video you had skipped that bit which was as important as the rest. What connector did you use to join the 2 fans to 1 ac plug?? Waiting for your reply boet. Thanks

[@samholborn]

I subbed, hi from hull UK

[@kalinystazvoruna8702]

This looks like you could also make various types of dried sausage there as well, such as pepperoni, chorizo, andouille, salami etc.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Deffinatly could would work for all drying/curing processes I’d say 👍

[@viqwinner]

I just followed your instructions to the letter, and my box is ready. Thanks buddy. Many many kudos. But should the fan blow INSIDE OR OUTSIDE the box? Thanks.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Victor Osa Asemota Hey victor, the fan should be drawing the air out of the box (extracting), not blowing air inside as this will allow dust and dirt to be blowen on the meat. - there is a part in the video about the air direction at 415 that will explain it to you

[@kjmashy4750]

Thanks

[@cuffedazz2733]

chur bo, mean as. Where'd u get those hooks? (nz)

[@daveluke2130]

Hey cuz, great video! Where do you get those plastic S hooks?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Dave Luke sup bro, cheers! I picked them up from my local South African supermarket bro, you in NZ?

[@jeanneleongmitchell1375]

how did you drill plastic w/o it cracking?

[@jkskeates]

What size fan do you go for please?

[@northtestedknives4808]

Wondering if the plastic box can contain too much humidity? I was thinking about a wooden frame and stapling cheese cloth around it for lot of.air flow. With a flap to access the meat and hang it

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

yea that could work for you! depends on the environment you live in id say! NZ is not to hot or to cold, but the 2 fans definitely stop any humid air hanging round in the box

[@northtestedknives4808]

@@munromakers-projectsandout2681 i will definitely use fans no matter what:) Thansk! Looks like a great recipie to try.

[@macanix8072]

best box ever!!!

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Yea mate nothing fancy but does the job perfect 🤙🏾

[@scarce0ne]

Hey there! Where did you get the fans and power supply?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Aaron Scarce hey Aaron, picked them up from my local electronics shop, could try that or a computer repair shop!

[@ryandavis4689]

Just thinking about it...airflow direction shouldnt matter too too much bc either way air is flowing in and out of box at same rate. Just different direction of flow...suck or blow, same air flow...

[@deepversion7953]

Hello I like ur Project and I would like to ask u for 1 question. Becoz I'm livin in Germany and its colder here . So do u think it's ok for the inside house temperature? Or I have to be in a warmer place ? Thank u

[@robbylebotha]

You'll definitely need to add a heat lamp.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

depends how waarm your house is but a heat lamp can definitely help! something like a 60w bulbs

[@rahsmith731]

Was wondering how important the size of the fan/s is? Does lot’s of airflow have an impact?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

yea you do want a good airflow as it stops humidity (mouldy air) in the box and accelerates the drying! easily could get away with one

[@robertwood6297]

good stuff!

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

robert Wood cheers mate 👍

[@RoriArchives.]

Afternoon Sir Do you let the Fans keep on running for the whole 4 days straight or do you keep turning it on and off?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

leave them on the whole time mate! sometimes i will turn the light of that i now have installed if its drying out to quickly!

[@Truebluexpat]

awsome mate, lots of info cheers

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Truebluexpat cheers mate 👍

[@clintborle]

This was awesome, cheers bro 🤙🏽

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Algood mate cheers for watching 👍

[@campillius]

thank You!

[@ponchopower]

Most people stay awake watching dumb vids til 4 am not having biltong is what keeps me up al night

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Hahaha get some made mate

[@chrisbrignall8964]

Have you had any issues with humidity at all?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

hey chris not all all the fans do the trick, i did move it out of direct sunlight though, as it was increasing humidity

[@ladytyphon7261]

Ahhhh the Potjiekos Biltonganator 3000

[@robbylebotha]

New and improved with the double XTR extractor fans in the 40 watt range and the quad and insect and vermin inlet filters. Complete in a 80% translucent container so you can see your master biltong progress.

[@goatosis8186]

Where did you buy your transformer, cheers bro

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Goatosis hey bro, got mine from a shop in NZ called j-car electrical, not sure what country your from but can be picked up from any electrical or hobby supply store! You may even have one lying around from an old charger etc, just check the back to see if it’s 12v 👍

[@contactdavidfair]

How do you cut those holes without cracking the plastic? EVerytime I drilled the plastic flared into many cracks.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Dave Fair hey Dave, put a piece of wood under the plastic and drill into the plastic slowly, keep going till you drill abit into the timber, that will stop the plastic from cracking Can also start with a tiny drill piece and work your way up sizes till you reach the desired hole size if not using a hole saw

[@contactdavidfair]

@@munromakers-projectsandout2681 So place wood in opposition to wherever I am drilling? Does the type of drill bit matter - I am wondering if the wood bit is the problem?

[@contactdavidfair]

@@munromakers-projectsandout2681 And what do you think of using a 240W fan - is this too strong?

[@jameswood619]

Very interested in building one like this. What diameter fans did you install? Got an option of 80mm and 120mm. Thanks

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

James Wood my fans are 80mm mate but did install 2 fans a if your only doing one go for the the large one, the more airflow the better, now it’s winter in NZ I have put a 60watt light bulb into my billtong box

[@jameswood619]

MUNRO MAKERS - Projects and Outdoors Cheers mate, might go with 2 x 80mm. Will 2 x 120mm be too much? Yes quite damp and humid here in the UK so will also install a bulb. Thanks

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

James Wood 2x 80 mm fans would be sweet but can go bigger, all it will do is create more air flow which isn’t a bad thing, how big is your box going to be? Yea a bulb is key in that kind of environment, if you find me on Instagram @munroconstruction I can send you some photos of how I installed the light fitting 👍

[@jameswood619]

MUNRO MAKERS - Projects and Outdoors Might just go 2x80mm if that’s adequate. Okay will follow you on instagram. Thanks, Cheers

[@naez1987]

Hey there, where did you get your meat hooks from? My son is keen to start making his own biltong so we are gathering all the bits to make our own box.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Renee Hemana Hey Renee, I got my from my local South African supply store, best bet would be amazon or eBay, If your in New Zealand try trademe or I can post You a bag of hooks 👍

[@naez1987]

@@munromakers-projectsandout2681 Heya, I have found some online in NZ so will grab a bag. Awesome video thanks so much!

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Renee Hemana pearla 👍 I’ve put a light in the box now it’s winter that was a work light I picked up from a local trade depot, with a screw fitting and chucked in a 60watt bulb that heats up abit and plugs straight into the wall! Can send you the photos if you find @munroconstruction on Instagram

[@traceypotts9425]

Is there a certain temp that you have

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Hey Tracey, around 22-35 degrees which is normally just around room temp! Not in direct sunlight though!

[@ShaunWells]

Wait...... Is that the Biltong 3000?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

mate Billtong-a-nator 3000 2.0 model actually

[@bahle3795]

How big are your fans?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Bahle 2 x 75mm diameter fans mate

[@robinbanks1566]

What watt is your transformer

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

robin banks hi robin it’s is a 3A 12v dc transformer! Hope this helps

[@viperviperviper006]

@@munromakers-projectsandout2681 Any chance of getting a link for one of these transformers in New Zealand, keep up the good work.

[@edvinbar]

No light bulb?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

edvinbar hey mate, I’m in quite a warm climate so I don’t need a light during summer! A light is used to warm the air not cook the meat, in winter once it gets cooler I will install a light!

[@stuartwilson6594]

Hold on, do Kiwis eat biltong too?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Yea mate we love it! Big South African population here aswell!

[@GreyRock100]

So what happens if I get this wrong? Am I gon die?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Na bro don’t worry about it, getting the shits ain’t gona kill ya

[@GreyRock100]

@@munromakers-projectsandout2681 haha I actually tried my first homemade biltong today. Texture was good, taste was nothing to write home about, and I'm not sick. So that's a start.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Mint bro, yea can play round with it heaps, lots of recipes go for an average amount of spice! I just go nuts on it with chilli flakes salt and pepper give it way more of a kick

[@GreyRock100]

@@munromakers-projectsandout2681 copy that, killer

[@billystansfield9340]

Hi there, have to used these boxes for vegetarian jerky? i.e. eggplant. Asking for a mate. Cheers.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

I defiantly haven’t tried that mate, will try some vegetarian sausage on the next batch, not sure if eggplant jerky is a thing

[@yfelwulf]

Almost like I saw a real South African do the same 4 years ago so original.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

That meant to be a dig at my video?

[@kaylaversey9397]

Can you unbox me? Xoxo

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Probably be worth more revenue than the billtong box

[@leongt1954]

Watched a lot of videos on how to make a cheap drying box and nobody ever thought of using a computer power supply to run the fans

[@YoloMoloPolo300]

Shame on south african youtubers for not making this vidya first.

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

haha i did learn from south africans so they can have some kudos :)

[@marcooosbibendorsht1334]

There are south african youtubers?

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

@@marcooosbibendorsht1334 south african friends here in NZ we have a huge population of SA's here

[@WernerHattingh]

@@marcooosbibendorsht1334 Yes there are quite a few of us.

[@WernerHattingh]

LOL if you do a search on just the word biltong you will see many videos on from South Africans to Yanks making biltong.

[@allanjaythatwasbeautiful751]

Whats up with that accent? Not South African!!

[@munromakers-projectsandout2681]

Haha New Zealander mate, but we love the billtong here