WHAT IS BILTONG?

Biltong is the term that describes air dried beef in South Africa. The word is a combination of two old Dutch words - Bil and Tong. Bil means meat or rump. Tong means strip, thereby meaning strip of meat.  The strips of raw meat are marinated in vinegar and spices overnight and then hanged in circulating air for 5 to 10 days. The end result is delicious cured pieces of meat that is edible and has a long, stable shelf life.

WHAT DOES BILTONG TASTE LIKE?

Biltong tastes like a well-seasoned steak. It's dried beef in its purest form. The best traditional biltong recipes will have coriander as a predominant flavour. However, there are different flavours to choose from such as cumin, chilli, spicy or traditional flavour. You can also choose the type of biltong cuts you would prefer with options like lean, fatty, chilli bites. Some people like the biltong to still be a bit soft while others prefer dry cuts.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BILTONG?

Beef biltong is high in protein and low in carb contents which are great for maintaining any diet. This snack is also gluten-free. Biltong is rich in iron which is a nutrient that many individuals do not get enough of daily. In addition, it is also a good source of magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins such as B12. Vitamin B12 is excellent for maintaining healthy blood cells and nerve cells which is perfect for cell replication. In terms of storage, biltong’s shelf life is very long. As biltong is essentially dry meat soaked in spices, we are sure that anyone can store biltong for a very long time without any worry.  Overall, we think that biltong meat serves many incredible benefits to the human body when consumed

WHY SHOULD ONE TRY BILTONG?

By now, you would have a good understanding of what is biltong. Overall, biltong meat is a choice of snack that could just change one’s life. With the tastiness of dried and cured meat, as well as the health benefits it carries, biltong is a meaty treat that you should definitely give a try. Biltong is a favourite snack among travelers, health-conscious people as well those who simply want a delicious treat. The main difference between biltong and other types of jerky is that it is made with natural ingredients, traditional processing methods, and no artificial preservatives. The result is a high-protein meat snack that is packed with taste, health essential nutrients and easy to enjoy. Though a simple step, we think that eating biltong is indeed a great, natural way of improving one’s gastronomic lifestyle.  While biltong is usually eaten as a snack, it can also be diced up into stews, or added to muffins or pot bread. Biltong-flavoured potato crisps have also been produced, and some cheese spreads have biltong flavour. Finely shredded biltong is eaten on slices of bread and in sandwiches. Taste biltong for yourself and feel the difference in your daily life within the days ahead.