Anonymous 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? I have already made a batch of biltong and I must say I am very impressed. Kathy M. on Have you found any new things you would fix if you made a second box?Do you think two fans would work better or something? Review by on Introduction. The fan is an extractor fan and sucks the air out of the unit. :) I definitely recommend buying this, I'm certainly very happy with mine. Read more, Review by The product works, but it is so flimsy that it tends to fall apart when ever you want to move it. The shelves bend if wedges of fruit are added (instead of thin slices). hope this instructable was interesting......... fan drives the air through the food and exit at the other side, BUT, I am seriously thinking about cutting another air screen on the lid. 7 years ago Next up is dehydrated crackers and buckwheat pizza bases. TRY IT. I would recommend this product to a friend. Anonymous 3 January 2016. Has a 3 year shelf life. 18 December 2018. 17 July 2014. greetings from france!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Slice the meat into suitable strips and sprinkle with Biltong spice or marinate it in a brine of your choice. Anonymous We find that it takes about 2-3 days to dry to our satisfaction. Place fruit slices on the shelves and insert a 40 watt light bulb. this is a very common type of dehydrator made by people looking for a cheap efficient way to dry food at home. GEORGINA S. on 2017-10-12T16:06:23+01:00. But I am trying to find a used one as I don't want to pay for a new one. Then, rub the meat with a seasoning mix for extra flavor. 8 May 2013. Did you find this review helpful? search the internet and get LOTS of recipes for jerky, biltong, dried vegetables and fruits....(dried tomatoes flavoured with garlic and herbs.......mmhhhhhh) How to make a biltong dehydrator using a plastic storage tub, a light and a fan. 0g sugar. 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful. Biltong maker and food dehydrator; Hanging rods for biltong and droewors Not nearly enough heat is generated by the bulb to warrant the extra electricity being used. Review by Review by Read more, Review by The Biltong King Biltong maker by Mellerware allows you to enjoy homemade biltong, drywors, jerky and dried fruit. In fact mine is going to my daughter in Germany as she is missing the taste of biltong. 9 July 2019. on The `` bars '' on which the biltong King has a light a. Needs to be doing its job but we have only had the meat and then after ready whole. 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