
Biltong (Dried Beef) - Homemade & Soy-Free
Homemade biltong, a South African dried, cured meat. This recipe avoids soy-based ingredients, focusing on natural flavors.
Ingredients
- about 910 g Beef (Silverside or Top Round)
- 2 tablespoons Coarse Salt
- 1 tablespoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Coriander Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 0.5 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce (Soy-Free)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Cut the beef into strips, about 2.54 cm thick.
- 2In a bowl, combine the salt, pepper, coriander seeds, and brown sugar.
- 3Rub the spice mixture all over the beef strips.
- 4Place the beef strips in a container and pour the apple cider vinegar and soy-free Worcestershire sauce over them. Ensure the beef is coated.
- 5Cover the container and refrigerate for 12-24 hours, turning occasionally.
- 6Remove the beef from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
- 7Hang the beef strips in a well-ventilated area (or a dehydrator set to low) for 3-5 days, or until dried to your desired consistency.
Substitutions
Worcestershire Sauce → Soy-Free Worcestershire Sauce
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