Biltong (spiced dried meat) is a South African delicacy. The main seasonings are coriander, sugar, salt, pepper and vinegar. In New Zealand’s humid climate a biltong maker (a box containing a light bulb and fan) is usually necessary, whereas in South Africa’s dry climate the meat is commonly dried outside in the shade. Pictured here is the drying room of Janssens Continental Butchery in Browns Bay, Auckland.
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by Carl Walrond
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