In fact mine is going to my daughter in Germany as she is missing the taste of biltong. Look at the fridge with a whole new set of eyes now - wondering what I can dehydrate next. It works well and produces good quality biltong within 2 days. While the product isn't very sturdy it is sturdy enough to do the job and if something does break then a spot of superglue ought to sort it out easily. 26 May 2016. Graham M. on 9 July 2019. 21 February 2017, Sadly, this product did not work for me! 9 May 2016. Anonymous He is using it daily, easy to use with amazing recipes. Best biltong! The biltong maker seems to be doing its job but we have only had the meat in overnight. Read more, 3 out of 5 people found this review helpful. 17 January 2018. This 1st to market biltong maker boasts a hygrometer that measures the levels of humidity and Did you find this review helpful? Read more, Review by 7 June 2013. Feb 24, 2018 - How to make a biltong box for making your own biltong or dry wors at home. The snipped meat strips are cured and marinated appropriately, followed by placing them on the oven shelves. The assembly itself is very wobbly and can fall apart easily if you try to move it. Anonymous It was out its box for all of 10 minutes and now has to go in the dustbin. The dehydrator requires a 40W standard size bayonet fitting candle light bulb which is not supplied. 5 September 2014. Currently this is my favourite gadget at home! Biltong is similar to jerky in the fact that both are dried; however, this is where the similarity ends as the two products are worlds apart in taste and make. 9 September 2015. This was a gift to my brother He is LOVING IT. Review by 7 December 2020. I only wish that there are more drying racks! 7 years ago on as you can see, my drilling was goofy....this kind of plastic breaks easily.....I fixed it with a duct tape wraping..... this is a very common type of dehydrator made by people looking for a cheap efficient way to dry food at home. Only 1 problem though, the "bars" on which the biltong hangs, is just a little bit too short. Create your own mouth wateringly delicious biltong at home with our range of Biltong makers, Biltong cutters and supplies for the home biltong maker. Place fruit slices on the shelves and insert a 40 watt light bulb. The Biltong King comes with hanging rods for biltong and droëwors. Just watch out if you have any pets. Lynne R. on Although the product 'seems' flimsy, it was easy to set up and I had my first batch of "nasties free" biltong in 3 days!! Gavin P. on A biltong maker or dryer, sometimes sold as a “food dehydrator” is a machine used to dry the meat to make biltong. Anonymous Yes, this is the second one I have bought. A hidden benefit is that your house will smell like biltong while the machine is in operation! 30 September 2014, This food dehydrator would be wonderful if Mellerware just manufactured it stronger. he bars at the top that usually carry hanging biltong - you can dry a great deal of fruit at one time using this method, I should imagine! The "hinges" and side panels are a bit fragile and the plastic rods tend to fall, but otherwise the product is of amazing quality. I just love having biltong ready within 2-3 days and have even made droewors. Lisa K. on Make home preservation your thing, and create perfect dried fruit and meats for the whole family. It's difficult to assemble as it's badly made with thin plastic sides that keep falling apart as you try build it. A bit flimsy - one of the sides cracked when I put it together. The fan runs very softly and the unit really takes up little space. Lynne S. on so it blows air over food and out the filters........ fan is optional....it helps to switch it on a few minutes a day to dry the food a little quicker...."real" biltong boxes only use a bulb in the bottom of the box, and the moisture goes up and exits by the top.....the IDEAL dehydrator would blow HOT AIR.....around 60 celcius..... do not WORRY ABOUT DETAILS? Mellerware Biltong Maker & Fruit Dehydrator (2.86kg) $146.00 ... Add to Cart Continue Shopping or Checkout. 6 January 2015, Review by Anonymous Reply Tamsyn W. on Review by The shelves bend if wedges of fruit are added (instead of thin slices). Review by Review by Cover with the lid, switch on and wait for about 3-4 days depending on how thick the meat is sliced and how wet or dry you prefer your end product. I've read that you want really dry air being blown across the meat to absorb the water from the meat. on Great purchase. 17 July 2014. When your fruit is done, you should be able to squeeze it and there should be no moisture. Heat isn't the only thing required for drying meats. How to make a biltong dehydrator using a plastic storage tub, a light and a fan. The slots at the bottom to allow air out once it has been sucked in via the fan are too big they allow fruit flies and even small household flies in. Yes | No, Review by I have always wanted a food dehydrator and am in love with this as we make healthy biltong and dried fruit as school snacks at a fraction of the cost. Some recipes call for balsamic or cider vinegar. 8 March 2018. I used it once, and threw R400 of rubbish away. on Step 8. cardboard boxes work perfectly, just consider using a tall one, use a 60 to 90 watts bulb at the bottom, it's heat will make air move from bottom to top and that's all you need to dry vegetables and meat!!!!! I needed to dry Organic parsley and it took THREE days and the parsley was partially dried but still 'leathery'! Yes | No, © Yuppiechef Online (Pty) Ltd | Legal & Privacy Policy | Returns & Repairs Policy. -one storage box (this one is 30x30x25cm), mine was clear because soooooo cheap, I used duct tape to help light reflect instead of going out the box and lighting the whole room. However, as there was no light in the pack we used a 40w round globe and unfortunately it has melted the plastic rack closest to it. (I haven't tried fruit yet). After a while the fan stopped working, so this was exchanged again. Wish I had read these before... Do not buy! 20 December 2013. search the internet and get LOTS of recipes for jerky, biltong, dried vegetables and fruits....(dried tomatoes flavoured with garlic and herbs.......mmhhhhhh) My concern is that getting globes will be a problem going forward as they are not readily available. Review by For all lovers of biltong this is the perfect gift. 15 February 2020, Review by Traditionally, brown vinegar has been used to make biltong. some people used aluminium foil...but you'd better choose a black box... Did you find this review helpful? 25 June 2019, Extremely flimsy. It drys wors in 2 days and is light and compact. Review by Review by It is easy to use and seems to work well. Find the perfect gifts now. It's the Healthy Alternative to all other Beef Snacks. With drying rods and racks included, you can make delicious dried goods at home. Biltong Resources best biltong recipe biltong maker design biltong ingredients plastic biltong hooks home made biltong maker The Biltong king has a light fitting to reduce the moisture build up. We find that it takes about 2-3 days to dry to our satisfaction. 13 September 2018. I didn't try it with meat yet, but apples were perfectly dry in about 3 days so the 60W bulb seems enough for this 30x30x25 box....I 'll try a 100w one next time. Feb 28, 2016 - How to make a biltong box for making your own biltong or dry wors at home. Still only 3 days old - but I am optimistic that biltong will materialise. Lynsey S. on 45g protein. Some traditionalists believe to make biltong it needs to be cured in a special biltong box or drying room over a period of several days; however, I'm going to debunk this myth and say good quality biltong can be made in a standard dehydrator in about 12 - 14 hours. Marietjie S. on 15 out of 15 people found this review helpful. The 40W light bulbs are hard to find. Review by 4 January 2016. I recommend brown vinegar for the best flavour, with cider vinegar coming in a close second. on However we have detected a design flaw. The Mellerware Food Dehydrator is amazing value for money and very easy to use - I am just loving the one that I purchased and would recommend it to anyone to purchase. Waste of money in spoiled meat; waste of time spent in returning the device. Basil M. on Not at all sure how it will dry meat or fruit :(, 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Maretha E. on I bend them a little to make it easier to put in and out. Stores flat so doesn't take up too much space. Great biltong maker which will be enjoyed by us on a regular basis. not sure from instructions does fan blow into or out of the box. Shopping on Yuppiechef is safe and secure. Then, rub the meat with a seasoning mix for extra flavor. Yuppiechef accepts the following payment options: ‐ Toggle Sub‐menu for Kitchenware, ‐ Toggle Sub‐menu for Appliances, ‐ Toggle Sub‐menu for Tableware, ‐ Toggle Sub‐menu for Food & Drink. And, it has to be nice and square to set on the end straight so I'm picky. Greetings from Iceland!You took great photos and your English was perfectly understandable, don't worry. Item Reviewed: 14 February 2015, One star because there's no option for less. -one computer fan (this one is 9x9cm and 12w) and a converter. The word biltong is from the Dutch bil ("rump") and tong ("strip" or "tongue"). This is so cool, I can now make my own biltong at a fraction of the price, plus have the added option of drying fruit! Did you find this review helpful? Cherene N. on other types were made of cardboard boxes or wood, but plastic had the advantage of durability and was easier to clean..... Review by Buying a dehydrator. 26 December 2017, I bought this as a Christmas gift. I got one for my birthday, and loved using it, so we decided to give one to my 70+ old father in law and what a great gift. 8 May 2013. Read more, Review by Anonymous I suggest you stock up on a few of these as incandescent lights are getting more expensive every month. Leave your fruit to dry, depending on the fruit and the thickness, this could take between 6 hours to 3 days. Biltong is a kind of cured meat that originated in South Africa. Unlike beef jerky, biltong is made without any sugar, meaning it's a cleaner, healthier protein snack. Read more, 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful. Review by Marida B. on He has done fruit, is experimenting with various meats for biltong and intends to try tomatoes etc in due course. It works very well and the process is surprisingly simple. The Mellerware Biltong maker works like a charm. Also, I'm in Ireland - so it the ambient temperature wasn't very hot. Natasha O. on It is best to dehydrate fruit of any kind between 125°F to 135°F. Review by 5 January 2016, We love our biltong maker so much and enjoy creating and testing new ways to spice the meat. I don't understand the logic of putting the source of heat (the light) right next to the fan at the top of the unit. 1 x Biltong King Biltong Maker by Mellerware 1 x Tekut Bamboo Biltong Slicer 1 x Packet of 200g or 1kg crown national safari biltong seasoning The Biltong king biltong maker allows you to enjoy great tasting home-made biltong, drywors, jerky and dried fruit at a fraction of the cost. We've got great gifts. on Alistair D. on First class toy for boys! 7 years ago 22 February 2017. For almost 100 years Moir's has been a favourite in South African households, offering scrumptious treats for the whole family. Yes | No, Review by Review by Great for drying out meat - both game and beef. The Biltong maker is so easy to use. Your post has reminded me that I keep promising to make up a batch of spices so we can make some biltong. Great product, have used it numerous times and will continue to use it. TRY IT. Ane C. on Elmi L. on I don't have a dremel, but I strongly recommend it as those strorage box are a bit fragile and mine broke on several spots while drilling.....that's why I had to wrap it with duct tape. Slice the meat into suitable strips and sprinkle with Biltong spice or marinate it in a brine of your choice. Review by 20 August 2013. Using your oven to make biltong at home. 5 Hang the meat to dry in a cool and ventilated room, or dry in a biltong machine for 4-5 days. Especially if you are concerned about all the chemicals they put into dried fruit these days. Jemma L. on JESSICA E. on We have made biltong in this several times now. The bulb was hard to find, at least i got a pack of 5 in Checkers Hyper,now I don't have to worry much, Review by With drying rods and racks included, you can make delicious dried goods at home. I'll never use Mellerware's products, thanks to this display of uselessness! on -glue, duct tape, saw, dremel, good music and a cold beer. 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