Jerky...biltong type stuff!

[bobz64]

I spotted a thread somewhere on here with an idea for a cheap jerky maker using 100w bulb and a cardboard box....I`d just like to say it works brilliantly!

 

[Soundmixer]

AWESOME!
How did it taste?

 

[JAG009]

Good idea ! how long did it take and did it taste ok ?

Jason

 

[Everything Mac]

great idea!

 

[Nova & Pinky]

Ooooh, looks good!
We're actually having a go at making some this weekend with some steak and venison.
I'm going to butcher an old computer case, case fan and a cheap light fitting.

 

[bobz64]

I used the 1kg packs of lean steak from LIDL!! Trim any fatty looking bits, Marinated in salt, pepper, vinegar, brown sugar and some dried chilli overnight in the fridge then into the box. 2kg at a time took 24hrs.....larger box or more meat would take a bit longer but results were spot on! Tried a few different mixes of marinate and all turned out ok but I prefer loads of chilli on mine.

 

[Sajuma]

Namnamnam....

 

[niall824581]

I use top side meat if I can. Cut along the grain in 1” wide cuts. Trim any fatty looking bits.

Marinated in salt (wee bit – as salt will be pulled from the meat), pepper, loads of vinegar (making sure all meat is covered), a good hand full of South African biltong spice. Leave it for 24hrs, turning several times during this period. The vinegar will like cook it.

I have a fan box that has a 1” hole matrix and all sides, I hang them for 4-5 days. If you wish to freeze them I cut that down to about 3 days.

 

[Soundmixer]

One question? In this EC run time of madness,
where the hell do you get a 100w lightbulb these days?????

 

[bobz64]

Ha! Ha! My mate had one in his shed! (A 60w works just as well but add a couple of hours onto the drying time)

 

[spartacus]

Brilliant lol.

 

[Grendel]

Looks good it usually takes me 6 hours in my dehydrator. Another easy marinade is 2 tbls Soya Sauce, 1 tbls chilly flakes 1 tbls garlic powder.

 

[captain-caveman]

all looks very cool

 

[stinger]

i LOVE this idea a bushcraft version of an easybake oven haha, its going on my "to try list", thanks very much fella,

 

[bobz64]

Let us know how you get on Phil? I was surprised how easy it was!