Biltong Dryer Barrel

[BGKYSmoker]

I'm finally getting my biltog/drywors barrel made. Found it at Tractor Supply, NFS even.
Got a couple more things to add before my first run of biltong.

Drilling for the 1/2" oak dowels for hanging.

Going with 3 dowels for now.

Got my heat source at the bottom. 80W bulb with water proof socket.

Bottom vent holes with screen.

Fitting the top mount fan.

Screen for the fan also.

I have to improvise with my materials.

 

[jcam222]

Following to figure out what it does :)

 

[chopsaw]

Nice work
I'm liking that alot . Be watching .

 

[vaalpens]

I am getting ready to make some biltong again. A few month ago in Arizona I just used a cardboard box with 4 dowels and a fan. I worked well for me. Over the lat few months I have moved to Washington and is planning to set up something different to hang.dry the biltong. I am definitely going to follow your thread to get some new ideas for a biltong dryer box/container.

Please share your recipe and process for biltong.

 

[Steve H]

I like the idea. It got me to thinking about how easy it would be to make your own dehydrator.

 

[tropics]

Rick you putting in a temp probe?
Richie

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Rick you putting in a temp probe?
Richie

I have my temp controller still that the light bulb can plug into. I prob dont really need it because of such a low wattage.

 

[tropics]

I have my temp controller still that the light bulb can plug into. I prob dont really need it because of such a low wattage.

TY I.ll be watching
Richie

 

[SmokinAl]

What temp do you need to keep it at while drying?
Al

 

[HalfSmoked]

Nice idea Rick where you going to keep this looks a little big for the closet?

Warren

 

[BGKYSmoker]

What temp do you need to keep it at while drying?
Al

The 80w bulb should put out around 77* Its an appliance bulb.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Nice idea Rick where you going to keep this looks a little big for the closet?

Warren

Ummmm

Prob in the extra room where my wife does her quilting.......YIKES

 

[HalfSmoked]

OH NOOOOOO

Warren

 

[chef jimmyj]

Nice permanent set-up...JJ