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Coffee & Cocoa Biltong Recipe | Create your perfect biltong

Coffee & Cocoa Biltong Recipe | Create your perfect biltong

Biltong is a great snack, with great potential for modifying the recipe to your unique preferences. In this blog, we take a look at... Coffee & Cocoa Biltong

  • Machine Recommendation

    1 Zone / 10 Tray / 0.6m² Tray Area - Biltong Bundle

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  • Serves 12
  • Prep Time 30 mins
  • Dehydrating Time 4 - 7 Days

Ingredients

  • 5 kg beef, sliced into 2.5 cm thick strips
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground coffee (espresso fine)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 150 ml balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine vinegar, coffee, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Place beef strips in a glass container and pour the marinade over them, ensuring even coating.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 12–24 hours, turning occasionally.
  4. Remove meat from marinade and pat dry, preserving the seasoning.
  5. Hang the strips on hooks in your dehydrator.
  6. Dehydrate at 25°C for 4–7 Days, depending on thickness and desired dryness.
  7. Test by pinching; the biltong should be firm with no give.
  8. Once cured, slice into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!

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