In this post, we’ll provide an all-encompassing rundown of biltong, including an explanation of what biltong is and why it’s important, how to make and store your own biltong, and give you 3 foodie recipes that include biltong.
Biltong is air-dried, which gives it a unique texture and flavor, whereas jerky is heated to at least 71 °C (160 °F).
At Biltong USA, we make Biltong the way we grew up with it, but using premium American meats. Everything is slow air-dried, using simple, traditional methods that actually work.
Biltong was originally created by Dutch pioneers in South Africa, “Voortrekkers”, who needed reliable food sources on their long treks across the continent.
This is a traditional biltong recipe which uses only the essential ingredients — meat, salt, pepper, coriander, and vinegar. The recipe suggests drying the meat for 3 to 4 days naturally, or in a home-made wooden biltong box heated with a light bulb.
Biltong is essentially South African dried beef - and it is delicious! here's how to make it in a biltong box or a dehydrator.
Biltong is a traditional snack made from thick cuts of beef that are marinated in vinegar and spices, then air-dried in a cool environment. While jerky is usually sliced thin, marinated in sugary sauces, and "cooked" at low heat in a dehydrator, biltong is a much more natural, patient process.
Unlike most beef jerky, our perfectly spiced biltong is made fresh in small batches with premium beef and simple ingredients. It’s a tender, protein-packed snack that’s free from sugar, gluten, nitrates, additives and GMOs