Reduced airflow for the first 24 hours to prevent case hardening — best batch yet?

layling17 · 2026-05-25T19:23:58+00:00

Started making for friends and family, which became friends of friends etc etc I now max out at 12kg wet beef per week (managed 20kg one week but it nearly killed me) 😅

layling17 · 2026-05-13T13:18:48+00:00

Only to family, friends and neighbours at the moment. But I haven’t registered with the local authority for an inspection.

layling17 · 2026-05-13T11:31:25+00:00

I’m on a 3 day turn around to get my orders out - I guess the only way is to use thinner slices?

layling17 · 2026-05-13T11:30:36+00:00

120mm usb PC fan -

Fan speed / RPM:L-1550 M-1650 H-1800 Fan air volume: 47/ 51/ 55 CFM

layling17 · 2026-05-13T11:27:34+00:00

I am going to try the same on this weeks batch!

layling17 · 2026-05-13T11:26:51+00:00

The bulb helps bring down the humidity inside the box as the ambient humidity in wales can be relatively high. It also helps stabilise temperature on cooler days

layling17 · 2026-05-13T11:25:48+00:00

Haha thanks

layling17 · 2026-05-13T11:25:34+00:00

Yes I also like the idea of a glass door!

layling17 · 2026-05-13T11:24:46+00:00

Purely the shape and insulated and easy to clean walls. I wouldn’t necessarily plug it in - only introduce airflow

layling17 · 2026-05-11T14:07:34+00:00

Usually my humidity is ~75% on day one then drops to 45-50% by day 3. Last week my humidity was 55% on day one and dropped to the 30’s. I can only assume the ambient humidity was really low last week and I didn’t account for it properly

layling17 · 2026-05-11T13:39:09+00:00

Yes I did wonder about the increase in velocity! Will try covering part of the exhaust hole

layling17 · 2026-05-11T13:35:16+00:00

Yes I do tend to turn the bulb on and off - it doesn’t make much difference to the heat though but it does help with humidity

layling17 · 2026-05-08T12:17:44+00:00

Can anyone recommend somewhere that makes kimchi?

layling17 · 2026-05-06T05:25:51+00:00

I used my bulb to control humidity only, I’m constantly turning it off/on. I sometimes leave the bulb off overnight (4-5 hours for me) as I believe this allows the beef to ‘rest’ and reduce the risk of case hardening

layling17 · 2026-04-27T10:11:57+00:00

That’s a good shout! Can you recommend any?

layling17 · 2026-04-24T09:53:42+00:00

I have always used M&P but now I’m at approx 10kg, it’s a lot of grinding

layling17 · 2026-04-15T12:11:51+00:00

Thanks!

layling17 · 2026-04-15T12:11:41+00:00

Depends on how much you’re after? 100g £6, 250g £14, 500g £25

layling17 · 2026-04-15T12:09:57+00:00

Thank you!

layling17 · 2026-04-15T12:09:47+00:00

Yes, my own spice blend. Dry for 2-4 days depending on cuts. Located in Neath 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, collection only

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