Traditional beef biltong
South African 180 Mins Prep
- Slice the beef into 3cm-thick steaks along the grain and trim off any unwanted sinew, keeping some fat for flavour. Toss the steaks in the coarse salt to coat completely and leave for 1½ hours.
- Roughly grind the coriander seeds and black peppercorns and mix with the brown sugar to make the dry rub.
- After salting, brush off excess salt (don’t rinse). Place the steaks in a large bowl with the bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Marinate in the fridge for 90 minutes.
- Pat the steaks dry, then coat generously with the spice mix.
- Using S-hooks or string, hang the steaks in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Dry for 5–6 days until firm, depending on your texture preference.
- Slice thinly to serve. Wrap tightly and consume within 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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