How To Make a Biltong Dryer

[deathturtle]

I can't believe the man kept a straight face when telling people to get a electrician for a plug.😂
Thank you for the video tho.

[ducksound]

A qualified electrician… sir you question my intelligence and my commitment to safety. Wiring things without any kind of training makes DIY projects even more fun.

[rangariraishanterozvinonet]

I can't wait to make my own biltong dryer! thank you very much!

[filipdostal]

Ok guys just put some fan on your box cause proper airflow is the most important thing. Heat medium (bulb)is there just to lower humidity (you can do it without it, if its not too humid in your area).

[davidmuth]

Thanks for the video and explaining things so well. I'm very much looking forward to my first Biltong batch. I have some ideas of my own for the rub.

[vks]

Live in Zam and just made one of these, super easy with the only change being I added a fan. Trust me this box works well. I hung 2 kg of meat and it cured perfectly.

[peteacher]

My friend, it's almost impossible to get 40W incad. bulbs now - I've tried as I wanted a couple to help seedlings along on cold winter nights. A cheap little fan outside the biltong box, blowing into it works well enough especially if a dehumidifier in the room is turned on at night. A 60W bulb (which is available) behind the fan may help speed the process, but lights attract insects of all sizes at night, some even well able to pass through mosquito netting. Cheers, Col, NZ

[judyprice]

Hi! We just found your channel. We're liking what we see! QUESTION: Can this billing box be used for drying meats, say, for pemmican? Thanks!

[Animalsforus]

Um where do you get those old incandescent light bulb? cos most of them aren't in the market anymore?

[sirsillybilly]

Instead of a bulb you could use a heat mat used for propagating seedlings. Or an electric blanket perhaps.

For the mosquito netting you can use plasterers tape which is self adhesive, saving on the glue. Easier and cheaper.

[trev]

Just made one of these ! Now I'm really struggling to get hold of a 40w incandescent bulb, is there a suitable alternative ?

[sudhirsingh-sxlo]

thank you.looking forward to making tuna biltong

[noelinecumming]

I would love a drying biltong box
I live in the USA and do not have all the tools to make a box
And America the electricity have diff voltage. I miss biltong the most ever.

[NF-oyqj]

Sadly could not source incandescent light bulbs!! Any alternative??

[brandonleemenzies]

Surely that requires a lot of electricity? Just asking because the UK is scandalous atm

[bliksemdonder]

These biltong boxes do not work in the high humidity areas of the world. Here in deep south Texas our humidity is in the high 90%'s almost year round so doing biltong requires more planning and effort. I do mine in a frame with screen material, a fan to provide adequate airflow in an air conditioned room, and a daily spray of vinegar to kill or prevent mold. The air conditioning will dry out the air enough which is required to make biltong.

The best location for making biltong is in my server room at work as the humidity there is in the 50% range, with excellent airflow!

I have 40lbs of eye of round cut biltong currently drying, 4 more days to go before the current batch will be ready...

[jaskeDScrew]

What if the light is at the top of the box on top of where the meat hangs and the air flow vents are at the bottom? Could someone help pls

[MzwandileHarmans]

Do you sell the already prepared container

[fenotype]

I'm living in Indonesia where it is very humid, will I need to do anything different to my biltong box?

[adielkamedien]

No 40w incandescent B22 bulbs at Builders Warehouse. Only 60w which is too hot.