Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
No need to buy bag o' meat from the supermarket. Homemade corned beef is super easy and uberdelicious! Use the leftovers to make up some rockin' Reubens.
Biltong is cured beef - like jerky, but different. It's hung in big strips then sliced, so it's moist inside, and it's made with a spicy coriander-based cure. Try it out - I made mine in a wine fridge...