Good day to you all, splendid chaps and chapesses.

One would like to eschew the fantasticness of a snack called Biltong. I ran a search, but nothing came up. So that saves me on the first n00b burn I guess.

Biltong is somewhat like Beef Jerky, only a hell of a lot nicer. It's not smoked like jerky, it's hung out to "dry" in South Africa for a few days. When you eat it, you're just getting pure meaty goodness, and seasoning of course.
It's something like 75% protein I think. Bone-arse.
Only problem is it's quite expensive.

I hope that it's not too unhealthy. Apparently, saffers are raised on this stuff, it's no wonder that they look like giant hulking he-men. So it must be good, right?

Anyway, it tastes incredibly nice, and I want to capture a vegetarian and make him eat it. That'll convert the bugger.

Anyone else a fan?

Tally ho mateys.

Biltong is somewhat like Beef Jerky, only a hell of a lot nicer. It's not smoked like jerky, it's hung out to "dry" in South Africa for a few days.

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Only problem is it's quite expensive.

That's how I make jerky.

Folks raised cattle, usually kept a big hunk of rump aside just for jerky.

Just get a cut of meat you like, slice thin, soak in brine (any standard cure for ham, for example), or teriyaki sauce. Rinse, roll in pepper (cayenne or black) - sometimes I pound the meat.

Hang to dry. In the summer, I use the clothesline. In winter, a stove (gas, with only the pilot on) works well.

I like to unbend a paperclip for hanging, it's easier than stringing the meat.

Ran across this website (http://www.biltongbox.com/biltong.html) a few years back when I was looking into paleo diets. It's a how-to for biltong.

Biltong is great. I used to get bags of it and scarf it in short order. You can buy online which isn't the best way to go, in my opinion. I'm lucky in that there are some speciality shops near by where I can get it if I choose.

GE

Ran across this website (http://www.biltongbox.com/biltong.html) a few years back when I was looking into paleo diets. It's a how-to for biltong.

That is interesting stuff. I am certain I would **** it up were I to try though.

Damn, I was hoping you'd be up for trying to build one. I was gonna then ask you for pointers so that I don't end up poisoning myself with rancid meat.

I've had it! In africa no less!

Pretty tasty stuff.

My GH3Y relative's bf bought me some

YUMMY!

I wish I had a stock of it all to myself