Biltong box - need to power a 100W bulb and a 12V fan

[ban-all-sheds]

It even says beef jerky!

So will it do biltong?

 

[frustin]

It even says beef jerky!

So will it do biltong?

First thing that you notice with Biltong is that it is cut against the grain of meat, something that differs with most Jerky products.
Then you see that Biltong is spiced and flavored somewhat differently because of the use of pungent ingredients like vinegar, which is used as a pre-marinade.
Finally you will notice that Biltong has a different cut to it, meaning that each strip is generally twice as thick as its beef jerky counter-part.

http://www.biltongguy.com.au/beef_jerkey_vs_biltong

Not a great deal of difference.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Finally you will notice that Biltong has a different cut to it, meaning that each strip is generally twice as thick as its beef jerky counter-part.

http://www.biltongguy.com.au/beef_jerkey_vs_biltong

Not a great deal of difference.

Apart from being quite a lot thicker (IME more than 2x) jerky, which must mean different drying requirements.

 

[bernardgreen]

I thought beef jerky was a bull meeting an electric fence.

 

[LiamPope]

I thought BAS was joking, but then... it's BAS

I'd wager that a controllable food dehydrator that can produce beef jerky would have a pretty good stab at biltong

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Probably a safe bet.

What are the consequences for the consumer of the product if it's not, though?

 

[LiamPope]

I dunno - soggy biltong?

If you make your biltong thinner sliced so it works in a jerky machine, but otherwise the same recipe as biltong, is it still biltong?

Bilky?

Questions like these need answers.

 

[frustin]

All done, first batch is curing in the garage right now.

Wiring:
https://flic.kr/p/nGHj7D

I think the feed at the bottom that heads off to the plug could be a bit more secure. Any suggestions.


Finished
https://flic.kr/p/nX6gpf

I'll post again in 48 hours and depending on the state of the meat i'll post again at 72hrs, which is when I'll remove and start to consume.

 

[mikeyd]

Wiring:
https://flic.kr/p/nGHj7D

I think the feed at the bottom that heads off to the plug could be a bit more secure. Any suggestions.

Well done.
But if the cable (which looks to me like solid core twin & earth) does have a plug on the end (I haven't read all 5 pages) then change it for flex.

 

[frustin]

yes it does, i did think it was a bit stiff for a plug.

Will change it as soon as i can.