How to Make Your Own Biltong Dryer | DIY Biltong box | Xman & Co

[@trinkabuszczuk6138]

Made mine with a similar plastic box, dowels and flyscreen. Pimped it up a bit by using a computer fan with LEDs powered with an old 230v ac to 12v dc LED driver. No lamp in mine as I'm in Perth, Australia and it's warm enough most of the year. Just did a batch a fortnight ago and it took four days.

[@XmanCo]

Thats awesome to hear!! Thanks for your ongoing support man. Stay safe and enjoy the warm weather. 🔥🔥👍

[@alethianicholson384]

Biltong is popular worldwide. Regards from the UK!

[@XmanCo]

Definitely is! Regards.

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Good afternoon, I have so enjoyed watching your video, the spice mixture for the Biltong, making of the box and will love to also watch the droe boerewors video. Thank you so much for showing and sharing - how it's done! - I am sure you have made things easy and possible for many of the viewers. I will refer my Darling son to view and get busy, biltong is a manly thing, right? Many blessings, do take care. Kind regards.

[@kurtkuiler3080]

Great video. A specially from one of our own keeping it South African.

[@denisdecharmoy]

Another detailed information video for building a biltong box dryer. Thanks Blessings

[@XmanCo]

Thank you Denis! Appreciate the support man. 🔥👍

[@xcaluber]

Thank you, this is very helpful and I like your design. I made mine circa 1995 and it still goes well. For easier cleaning, I placed my dowels in the lid. However, I immediately saw my mistake when the biltong was lifted out of the box every time I opened it and taking some out became a two-person operation. Also, hanging the biltong in the lid becomes cumbersome since you have to place the lid on something where you can access the dowels from the bottom. Like the backs of two chairs. You live you learn :)

[@XmanCo]

So happy to have given you content that you enjoyed. Thanks for t he comment hey and glad you came right . Stay safe...

[@Slappies007]

Your biltong mix recipe works perfectly

Thank you so much, I've been enjoying your videos and certainly biltong is next in my list. Best regards from Mexico!

[@XmanCo]

Glad you like them! You going to love the Biltong...

[@paulstemmet2626]

Great box, i made one similar to this out of a half sized galvanized bin, one thing extra i added to stop drips on the light because of limited much needed space, i took a coke can drilled a hole in the bottom for cable to fit through cut the can on drilled side to make a cowl over light which is easily cut with a nt style cutter then laid light fitting centrally inside can to mark drill holes for locking in place. Worked a dream and extra space achieved, you know when the biltongs ready the whole family wants a piece.😁😁

[@XmanCo]

Thank you. Definitely a great idea you have. Yes the family always wants more hey. Ours almost never stops producing. Thanks for the comment and stay safe man. 🔥🔥👍

[@Andre-oc7gg]

QUALITY CONTENT XMAN! You guys are the best

[@XmanCo]

Thank you Andre. Appreciate your comment. Stay safe. 🔥🔥☺👍

[@grant2149]

​@@XmanCo in what province do you stay in south Africa..🤔

[@dannyparker3820]

Hi Mr Ex man and Co....I am from SA now in Canada...I love all your videoes...Your food makeing is so good....I am a butcher man for 34 years and here we just cant get nice biltong spice...We have to buy diffarent spices mix it all together then spice the biltong meat...I realy wish I could get Deli Spice Crown National bitlong Spices....Keep up the good wrk and videoes...Keep Safe....Danny Parker

[@XmanCo]

Thank you so much for the feedbavk man. Appreciate your support so much. I feel your pain as far as spices go. We are fortunate to be able to buy a pre mix if we feel like it. Stay safe hey. 🔥🔥👍

[@natebrown2803]

each video is always better than the previous one :)

[@XmanCo]

Thank you so much. Appreciate your comment. 🔥🔥👍

[@alettaburger1768]

Thank you for another video with excellent content. Well done.

[@XmanCo]

Thank you.

[@kgomotsegodtolo2709]

I can't wait to start making my own biltong dryer 😅

[@jboy1870]

Thanks Xman for this amazing video!!! It was such a helping hand to help me make my own box in the US. All the best to you and God bless

[@XmanCo]

Thats awesome and so happy to be able to assist Jaco. May you enjoy endless amazing Biltong in your new biltong dryer. Stay safe and thanks for your support...

[@lodewyksmit475]

Thanks Xman, great video and built the box here in the USA, first batch of biltong was perfect!

[@XmanCo]

Thats awesome. So glad you are up and running. Enjoy the Biltong man.

[@bazoomba]

thank you, nice and clear instructions, thank you!

[@KaiGaming84]

Look at all the edit extras!! Joh but you pulling in all the stops. Absolutely amazing work my friend. Looking good, don't slow down you killing it!

[@XmanCo]

Thank you so so much for your comment. Appreciate it so much. stay safe hey...

[@Dagvalda]

this is such a great channel, thank you for sharing your passion and your amazing food with us!! looking forward to making my own biltong and drywors ✌️

[@XmanCo]

Such a huge pleasure. I am sure you will love the biltong. Stay safe.

[@chrisgrobler4882]

Brilliant plan, going make my own,

[@XmanCo]

Thats awesome. You seriously gonna enjoy your own Biltong dryer so much. 🔥🔥👍

[@davidshoham5051]

Excellent instructions, got the box together quickly and am already making my 3rd batch (using your perfect biltong recipe). My only regret is not making a big enough box, I can't keep up with the demand.

[@XmanCo]

Thats awesome man. Great news. Its always a problem keeping up with the demand. So happy you are up and running. Stay safe man. 🔥🔥👍

[@jameslombard1336]

Hi there. Where can I find that "perfect biltong recipe"? Cheers

[@Xlanzilla]

Small holes and R clips in the dowels for easier removal for the cleaning process sounds like a good idea.

[@CBB4U]

Excellent video.

[@XmanCo]

Thank you

[@1369Lizard]

Good video! I've seen others that put holes in the lid while also utilizing a fan. Seems like the extra lid holes are unnecessary. It would be interesting if someone would do a comparison with and without top holes. Thanks for the video.

[@XmanCo]

Hi there we have two holes besides the fan on the lid too. I totally agree with you having holes on the lid. Great idea doing a comparison video on it. Keep you posted. Stat safe man. 🔥🔥👍

[@moshortmovieclips3758]

Lovely drill

[@XmanCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@armandbasson1471]

Love your videos Xman! Can I please request a pap tert video!! Think that's the only way we will get over this loss against the All Blacks. Thanks, Armand New Zealand

[@XmanCo]

Armand that is a brilliant way to get over that game. I will definitely add it to my future videos. Thanks for the support boet. stay safe...

[@ShayneJellyman]

Great video mate. Will be building one of these tomorrow!!

[@XmanCo]

Fantastic news man. Glad you enjoyed the vid3o and goodluck with the builiding. Sure you will enjoy it so much... 🔥🔥👍

[@ShayneJellyman]

@@XmanCo just finished up making it!! Was a lot of fun and easy as!!! Thanks again.

[@XmanCo]

@@ShayneJellyman thats awesome, so happy you enjoyed the video and made your own. Thats great news. Many happy Biltong moments to you guys... 🔥🔥👍😃

[@cedricvhamm]

Amazing tutorial, thanks Xman & Co. I really want to try this. But before I begin. 1/ Where do you put your box (inside or outside? 2/ Is it preferable in a dark place/room? 3/ If your room has no air flow, is the fan enough?

[@XmanCo]

Hi there. Both will work inside or outside. Preferebly a room with some airflow but the fan is also assisting so not the end of the world if this is not possible. Not in direct sunlight but also normal light would be perfect. Hope this helps. 🔥🔥👍

[@cedricvhamm]

Thank you @@XmanCo it surely helps and I guess I’ll sort it out. 🥩

[@VonDutch33.]

Gonna make one this week

[@XmanCo]

You wont be dissapointed man. Awesome. 🔥🔥👍

[@kathleenfaircloth4880]

Love it! Thanks

[@XmanCo]

You are so welcome!🔥👌

[@anthonyp-gx3mk]

Great video! I’m curious is the flavour different if you didn’t have a fan, worse? And how much longer would it take without a fan. I’m curious how important air flow is. I make salami and it can hang for a few weeks and fresh air is very important as it will go bad. But seems biltong is a quicker process and May not need as much fresh air. Im not sure. I’m curious

[@megandutoit3292]

Love your content

[@leonebellingan9774]

Awesome video 🔥🔥🔥

[@XmanCo]

Thanks Sweety...🔥🔥☺

[@amarwinshaw4300]

thank you very much coulde i use 2 fans one for inflow and one for outflow

[@XmanCo]

Hi to be honest I would not do that. You would need to then make sure the input and output is the same etc. I would just go with the extraction fan. Hope this helps.🔥🔥👍

[@hannah2778]

You frigging Rock !

[@XmanCo]

Thank you so much and so happy you enjoy the content

[@kiweekeith]

Hallo daar 'Japie' Groete uit Christchurch, New Zealand .... :-) :-) :-) ... Well 'Japie' is sometimes the nickname given to South Africans here in NZ .... :-) :-) :-) Brilliant vidclip .... Thanks a Stack .... Very best to You and Yours, Mooi Bly .... Cheers .... Keith

[@XmanCo]

Hi Keith, awesome. Glad you enjoyed the video. Saw your email briefly and will respond to that too. Thanks for your support and stay safe "Japie" 🔥👌🔥

[@rainbowrose2499]

Does this unit use much power?

[@XmanCo]

No not at all

[@alexpol9065]

Hi. Thank you very much! What fen do you use ( Volts ... Watts)?

[@kathleendupreez4082]

Awesome thanx

[@XmanCo]

Huge pleasure. 🔥🔥👍

[@alexitselentis7904]

Great video, question : Can I buy ready made sausage from my butcher, and then just hang them in my Biltong box ? Which has a globe and fan in ? Or does it need the whole salt and vinegar soaking thing firs t? Thnx

[@XmanCo]

Hi Alexi, no unfortunately this will not work. It will go off (rotten) as the preservative namely vinegar is missing and you most probably have pork in your sausage which will go rancid and not good for your health if treated in this manner. Hope this helps. Would have loved it if it was this easy though. Stay safe hey

[@alexitselentis7904]

@Xman & Co Ok great 👌 Thanks allot for the tips and advice, I will steer clear of the short cut, thanks allot all the best 👍

[@Andreas0ly7]

Does the lamp need to be in the middle or the top? Cant it be in a corner so the blood dont fell on it? Also the fan is better be in the middle of the basket?

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

For anyone doing this. Make sure to let the drill bit melt through the plastic rsther than pushing it through as that stuff cracks super easy

[@filipdostal381]

i woulnd say that fan is optional, proper airflow is the most important thing during drying any meat. The bulb on the other hand is kinda optional, because the heat coming from it is there mainly to lover humidity, it helps with drying process too to some degree, but you can dry biltong in a room temperrature...even 25°C will do, optimal is around 35°C and 40°C and more is too much, from my experience.

[@XmanCo]

Totally agree with you. Well said

[@GardenPadawan]

Could you dry it at around 15-20°C , maybe taking longer? Hard to maintain a higher temperature where I am.

[@brucebushnell]

Great video the only box I can find 60 Ltd plus is that OK

[@XmanCo]

Yes thats 100%

[@brucebushnell]

@@XmanCo great thank you so much i have now started the build on my box

[@brucebushnell]

@@XmanCo I have a box and am set up ready for my first batch

[@gerhardtmaritz8076]

I built one without a fan but condensation built up in the box. I reside in Ireland. Is there any way to prevent this water buildup?

[@XmanCo]

Hi there, a few factors could be adding to this problem. The biggest one is airflow. You need a strong airflow over the meat. Then temperature also plays a role. If the difference between the outside of the box and inside is huge this could also happen. Biltong needs a dry warm environment with good airflow. Maybe see if you could add a fan? Hope this helps. Stay safe. 🔥🔥👍

[@murphyandmurphybrand]

I’d definitely recommend a fan for our climate. I just have a little pc fan powered by a usb cable. South Africa is a lot drier.

[@lieweheksie2876]

Dankie. Ek sit hier in Kanada en vrek vir n stukkie biltong - lankal gewonder hoe gaan ek dit self maak! Groete

[@wernervanderwalt7962]

Hi Xman, thanks for this video. I hope to make one of these soon. Just a question if you wouldn’t mind, what hole saw bit did you use to ensure you don’t crack or break the container when drilling. Thanks, keep up the good videos.

[@XmanCo]

Hi Werner. I will have to check. No special hole saw. The trick is to let the hole saw do the work. So whichever one you use just take it gently and slowly. Let the saw do the work and you will be fine. Soon as you put to much pressure and force the saw it will crack.👌🔥

[@_Grumpy_Panda_]

If you can get a piece of scrap board behind the point it helps prevent cracking and splitting, or if you cant, don't put a lot of pressure on it, and let the bit go with very little pressure to prevent cracking or splitting.

[@nicholas1451]

Lekker!!

[@khulanimaseko8501]

Is it perfect for start up business?

[@XmanCo]

Yes this will definitely work

[@chilllounge2933]

Hi X I love this. is it okay if I insert the light at the lid of the container.

[@XmanCo]

Hi there first prize would be at the bottom as hot air rises and this will help. But if that is not possible the lid should do the job. Hope this helps and stay safe... 🔥🔥👍

[@xRhodie]

Hi @@XmanCo​- thanks for the video. Would it not be better to have the lamp near the bottom on one end of the box with the extractor fan on the other side? It seems to me that you'll lose a lot of heat going straight up from the light bulb to the fan if it is directly above.

[@MrHeyWayne]

Just made my first biltong courtesy of this video and the recipe video - thanks dude! I'm currently at day 5 - so time to give it a try! Have you heard of or tried Henderson's Relish? I might give it a go next time - and for you, it's gotta be easier to pronounce than Worcestershire Sauce. ;-)

[@pigslefats]

Wister shea

[@oliw2793]

​@@pigslefatsNope. Woooster-shur. I should know. I was born there.

[@kindolgentleman3109]

Good ol’ ingenuity!

[@XmanCo]

Thank you so much

[@kindolgentleman3109]

@@XmanCo you’re welcome!

[@scottbradley4887]

how do you control humidity?

[@XmanCo]

I actually do not try too although we have a high humidity percentage. I believe the fan and the bulb work together in achieving this goal. Never had an issue. Hope this helps

[@Erika70079]

Hey, is there anything else besides biltong and droëwors that I can use this box for?

[@XmanCo]

You could try do dried fruit etc. Normally you need a hydrator which basically blows the air over the ingredients rather than sucking the air. This should still work thougg. 🔥🔥👍

[@Riana_K9]

Hi, where can I buy a fan like the one you used? Please. Regards, Riana Kruger

[@XmanCo]

Hi Riana, you can search for a 220 computer fan. I bought mine at A1 radio which is like a electrical component shop. Incredible connection do have them too. These are options in South Africa. I hope this helps. 🔥👍

[@makumerose7425]

i just want to know is light compulsory or its just to speed up the process

[@XmanCo]

Hi there, the light is basically to help dry the air. If you dont have that humid conditions then the light is not an issue. Hope this helps. 🔥🔥👍

[@bienka7222]

Hi i have question… What temp and humidity in you box are? if my temp 20 humidity 54 is good?

[@XmanCo]

That will work 100 %. Sounds good. Stay safe.🔥🔥

[@aubreyprinsloo5106]

What fan are you using, is it a PC fan?

[@XmanCo]

You could use a pc fan yes. I have gotten this fan at my local electrical shop. Nothing wrong with a pc fan though. It will work prefectly. 🔥🔥👍

[@alexstreet8632]

Good video! From Aus

[@XmanCo]

Thank you so much Alex and stay safe man. 🔥🔥👍

[@kikzazz]

One day when I am all grown up, I am going to make my own wors.

[@XmanCo]

Jan its actually easy. Next few videos will give you an idea. Stay safe man. 👍🔥🔥

[@gerardbezuidenhout1737]

I'm keen to make my own drywors. Please can you help me. Where can I get a sausage making machine. Electric or Manuel. I'm a beginner so Manuel preferably. And where can I get the casings

[@XmanCo]

Howzit man, im not sure if you are in SA? There are a few place. One is crown national. I bought a grinder at Makro and was inexpensive. Hope this helos. Crown National also sell casings and or your local butcher should be able to do that for you too. 🔥🔥👍

[@gerelbatbayar5722]

where can i find this fan ?

[@tomlindsay5619]

@XmanCo Any chance of seeing your wireman's license 🤣Thanks for your videos. SA expat living the life in the Philippines. Two things I needed to learn how to make, boerewors and droewors.

[@XmanCo]

Hahhaahh. I wish. The closest I will get to the wireman’s license would be my helicopter engineering license. Lol. Have a great weekend man and enjoy. Doing another boerewors video soon.

[@jvanniekerk1]

Hi. Quick question. I made a biltong box like this, but my fan points inward (blows inward) and not out (not extraction). Is that OK? It's my 1st time making biltong.

[@XmanCo]

Hi Johan, if the air is blown downwards over the meat and not extracting then its basically a dehydrator which is also an option to make Biltong. There is a slight difference but not huge. Hope this helps man. Stay safe 🔥🔥👍

[@jvanniekerk1]

@@XmanCo thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it a lot.

[@XmanCo]

Huge pleasure man.

[@BiltonginParis]

I have an almost identical box, using it in France. However, it's just about impossible to get incandescent bulbs nowadays and led or other bulbs don't get warm. Any ideas on what alternatives one can use?

[@xRhodie]

Hi Cobus, have you tried looking at an oven or fridge bulb? They may be incandescent. Another possible option are bulbs for a garage opener. I can't have LED bulbs near our garage opener because they cause interference with the remote opener signal. Ours remain incandescent because of that. I hope that helps!

[@tokehgekko9455]

Having the fan blow into the box instead of sucking air out would be prefered, will protect it from moisture etc from the meat.

[@XmanCo]

That would be the difference between a hydrator and a dryer. The light would also assist with the moisture etc.

[@-DHR4870]

Cheers bro.

[@XmanCo]

Cheers boet

[@tiyans]

you making videos where u are gonna use your biltong box?

[@XmanCo]

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[@chantieki]

Hi daar. Ek het so pas die video gesien. Sal jy asb vir my verduidelik watse tipe AC 'fan'. Waar en hoe kry ek dit. Ek woon in italië en om hier te verduidelik is moeilik hulle dink ek soek n hengse "fan" 😅😅😅

[@humanoid144]

I'm making out with a stainless steel box, bought two fans and will add lights.

[@dantetramontini268]

I like to know the measurements of the box .

[@garethanthonyclark4879]

Thanks for the video. Wees net f****n versigtig! I drilled my plastic with a 10mm drill bit and it cracked. Maybe pre drill slowly with 6mm and then drill with the next one up as it may crack your plastic. And yes be prepared to be messed around as Murphy will have it most stores won't have what you are looking for and if your are in Cape Town the butcheries are shit and unhelpful.

[@James-ge3zm]

what if incandescent lights aren't available?

[@XmanCo]

You can use a normal light bulb as long as its not an LED light. Hope this helps. 🔥🔥👍

[@Mantorok]

Is the lamp really needed? In the Ben Kruger video he has no lamp.

[@XmanCo]

Normally you don't but we live in humid environment and therefore its definitely a good idea. So it will depend where you live and this will speed up the process as hot air moves up and will help with your airflow especially if you dont have a draft etc in the room. Hope this helps. 🔥🔥👍

[@Mantorok]

@@XmanCo It certainly helps, thanks! Can't wait to start making some.

[@davidtran1360]

Why is the light bulb required?

[@XmanCo]

Hi David you dont need the light bulb. Its optional, however it helps in areas where its humid to dry the air as humidity will destroy your meat and in all events the light bulb helps speeds up the process too. Other than that its optional and not needed. Hope this helps. 🔥🔥👍

[@JH-nb4nn]

I copied this box without the fan and it got so humid, the droewors went mouldy....lol. Will have to fix it

[@cf1080]

See through 😂😂😂. Why are you going to stare at the drying process non stop .

[@XmanCo]

I know right it’s torture 😂😂😂

[@fryertuck6496]

Where I live the temperature never drops below 20°C and is usually 28-33°C Assuming a light fir heating is not required then! Although humidity is high here.

[@XmanCo]

The light will not be necessary but will help with humidity. hope this helps.