Mellerware Biltong King User manual

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BILTONG KING
biltong
cutter
Model:
BC002
complies with
INTERNATIONAL
IEC60335
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS

Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing to purchase a Mellerware
brand product. Thanks to its technology, design and
operation and the fact that it exceeds the strictest qual-
ity standards, a fully satisfactory use and long product
life can be assured.
1. Parts description
1. Cutter blade
2. Cutting block
3. Tungsten-carbide sharpner
4. Spanner cavity
5. Spanner
2. Safety advice and warnings!
Read these instructions carefully before using the
appliance and keep them for future reference. Failure
to follow and observe these instructions could lead to
an accident. Clean all the parts of the product that will
be in contact with food, as indicated in the cleaning
section, before use.
2.1. Use or working environment:
2.1.1. Keep the working area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered and dark areas invite accidents.
2.1.2. Use the cutter in a well ventilated area.
2.1.3. Do not place the cutter on hot surfaces, such as
cooking plates, gas burners, ovens or similar items.
2.1.4. Keep children and bystanders away when using
this cutter.
2.1.5. Place the cutter on a horizontal, flat, stable
surface and away from other heat sources and contact
with water.
2.1.6. Do not use the appliance if it has fallen on the
floor or if there are visible signs of damage.
2.2. Personal safety:
2.2.1. WARNING - The blade of the cutter is extremely
sharp and could lead to serious injury is mishandled.
Avoid contact with the blade and exercise caution when
using the cutter.
2.2.2. This appliance is only for domestic use, not for
industrial or professional use. It is not intended to be
used by guests in hospitality environments such as
bed and breakfast, hotels, motels, and other types of
residential environments, even in farm houses, areas
of the kitchen staff in shops, offices and other work
environments.
2.2.3. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
2.2.5. This appliance is not a toy. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
2.3. Use and care:
2.3.1. Do not use the cutter if the parts or accessories
are not properly fitted.
2.3.2. This appliance should be stored out of reach
of children.
2.4. Service:
2.4.1. Make sure that the appliance is serviced only
by suitably qualified technician, and that only original
spare parts or accessories are used to replace existing
parts/accessories.
2.4.2. Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions
for use renders the guarantee and the manufacturer’s
liability null and void.
3. Instructions for use
3.1. Before use:
3.1.1. Remove the appliance’s protective film(if ap-
plicable).
3.1.2. Before using the product for the first time, clean
in the manner described in the cleaning section.
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3.2. Assembly:
3.2.1. A compact Spanner is stored within a cavity
at the rear of the raised wooden block. Remove the
spanner.
3.2.2. Attach the blade to the bolt extending from the
raised wooden block. Position a white nylon washer
on either side of the blade and then tighten the Nylon
fastening nut using the spanner provided. Re-position
the spanner within it’s storage cavity and your biltong
slicer is ready to use.
3.2.3. In cutting biltong or any other wide range of
food products, the upright rear block can be used as a
guide. Press the biltong (or other product) against the
guide and push towards the blade as you slice, while
carefully ensuring fingers are kept well clear of the
cutting edge.
3.2.4. The knife can be detached for independent use
and cleaning if required, and the wooden board can be
used with or without the attached knife.
3.3. Using the tungsten-carbide sharpener:
3.3.1. Ensure that the sharpener is placed on a stable
base when using, and hold the slicing knife handle with
the left hand to keep a steady grip on the unit. This
keeps the sharpener steady and your left hand well
clear of the blade being sharpened.
3.3.2. With your right hand, hold the knife in a vertical
position (at 90 degrees to floor or table-top) and using
slight downward pressure run the blade from it’s heel
to the tip through the slot.
3.3.3. Repeat this action 3 or 4 times, or more if
necessary until sharp.
3.3.4. After sharpening, clean the knife blade and dry
well before storing.
3.4. CAUTION IN USE OF YOUR TUNGSTEN-CARBIDE
SHARPENER:
3.4.1. Do not use the Tungsten Carbide sharpener to
sharpen serrated knives or scissors.
3.4.2. Do not use a backwards and forwards motion,
sharpen in one direction only.
3.4.3. Use only light pressure - do not apply extreme
force.
3.4.4. Do not put the sharpener or wooden block in a
dishwasher or submerge.

4. Cleaning
4.1. Clean the cutter and its accessories with a damp
cloth and a few drops of washing-up liquid and then
dry thoroughly
4.2. Do not use solvents, or products with an acid
or base pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for
cleaning the cutter.
4.3. Never submerge the cutter in water or any other
liquid or place it under running water.
4.4. This cutter and all of its accessories are not
dishwasher safe.
5. Anomalies and repair
5.1. Take the cutter to an authorised support centre if
product is damaged or other problems arise.

A quick guide to biltong
A brief history of Biltong.
The word “biltong” is from the Dutch “bil” (rump)
and “tong” (strip or tongue).
Biltong as we know this delicacy today, is a rich
inheritance from pioneering South African forefathers
who sun dried meat during their trek across the African
Subcontinent.
In 17th century South Africa, Dutch settlers bought
recipes for dried meat from Europe, as the need for
preservation in the new colony was pressing. Building
up herds of livestock took a long time and although
there was an abundance of native game around it could
take hunters days to track and kill a large animal such
as an eland and they were then faced with the problem
of preserving a large mass of meat in a short time in a
hot climate.
Unfortunately for the settlers, iceboxes had not yet
been invented. Desiccation solved the problem. Biltong,
as we understand it today, evolved from the dried meat
carried by the wagon-travelling Voortrekkers, who
needed stocks of durable food as they migrated from
Cape Town north-eastward (away from British rule)
into the interior of Southern Africa during the Great
Trek. The raw meat was preserved from decay and
insects within 2 days and within 2 weeks it would be
black and rock-hard after it had fully cured.
The Basic Ingredients
The most common ingredients of biltong are:
Vinegar
Salt
Coriander
Black Pepper
Sugar / brown sugar
Other ingredients often found in biltong include:
Garlic
Ground chili pepper
Nutmeg
Onion powder
Saltpetre
Worcestershire Sauce
Bicarb of soda
Balsamic Vinegar
Malt Vinegar
How its made...
Step 1: The Meat
Today, biltong is most commonly made from beef, pri-
marily due to its widespread availability. (Although prior
to the introduction of refrigeration, this curing process
was used to preserve all kinds of meat in South Africa).
Other types of biltong commonly found in South Africa
include:
• Game such as kudu and springbok
• Ostrich (Very red meat, often resembles game)
• Chicken
• Fish (more commonly, shark biltong)
Step 2: The Preparation
The chosen meat is marinated in a vinegar solution
(traditionally cider vinegar but balsamic works just as
well) for a couple of hours, and is poured off before the
meat is flavoured.
A traditional spice mix/rub consists of equal amounts
of rock salt, brown sugar, coriander and black pepper.
This mix is ground roughly together and generously
sprinkled onto the meat and rubbed in. Saltpetre can be
added as an optional preservative and this would only
be necessary for a wet biltong that is not going to be
frozen.
Step 3: Drying the meat
Biltong is typically dried out in the cold air (rural areas),
wooden or cardboard boxes (urban areas), or climate
controlled drying rooms (commercial preparation).
The flavours produced depend entirely on the variety of
spices used in the preparation.
Biltong can be made in colder climates by making
use of an electric lamp to dry the meat, however care
should be taken to adequately ventilate so that mould
does not begin to form on the drying meat.
A traditional slow dry will deliver a medium cure in
roughly 4 days. An electric fan-assisted oven set to 40-
70°C can dry the meat in roughly 4 hours (be sure to
leave the oven door open a fraction to allow the moist
air to escape) Slow dried meat is considered by some
to be tastier however oven dried meat is ready to eat a
day or two after preparation.

Recipes
Recipe 1:
2,5kg (5.5 pounds) lean meat (venison, beef, ostrich,
eland or kudu)
1/4 cup coriander seeds
1/4 cup salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
Method
Cut the meat into strips of more or less 2cm thick x 5
cm wide. Roast the coriander seeds in a dry frying pan
to bring out the flavour. Crush lightly with a pestel and
mortar. Mix all ingredients and rub the mixture into the
meat strips. Pack the meat in layers in a dish. Refriger-
ate for a day, turning the meat every couple of hours
so that the meat flavours evenly. Then hang it up in a
cool place to dry (away from flies or insects). Leave it
to dry for about 5 days, depending on the weather and
whether you prefer your biltong crisp or slightly moist.
Et voila, you have made South African biltong!
To eat it, cut thin slices across the width and that is
where you will appreciate a good knife, because it is
very hard! So eat it gently....
South African’s commonly give biltong sticks to teeth-
ing babies.
Recipe 2:
25lb beef (top round/sirloin/London broil/eye of round)
4 Pints warm water
1 1/4lb fine salt
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup coriander, coarsely ground
2tbsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tbsp black pepper, ground
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 tsp saltpetre (optional)
Method
Cut the meat along the natural dividing lines of the
muscles of the meat of choice. Cut into strips of ap-
proximately 2-inch thick and any desired length, always
cutting with the grain. Mix the salt, sugar, bicarbonate
of soda, saltpetre, pepper and coriander together. Rub
the seasoning mixture thoroughly into the strips of
meat. Layer the meat with the more bulky pieces at the
bottom, in a glass or stainless steel container. Sprinkle
a little vinegar over each layer, as you add them.

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following:
• Your household mains supply socket is in good condi-
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Instructions for Use.
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