The Biltong Blog
Welcome to The Biltong Blog. We talk all things proper South African beef biltong. How it’s made. Why it’s different from jerky. Why it’s packed with protein. And why, once you’ve had the real stuff, there’s no going back to bland snacks. Whether you’re new to biltong or already hiding a stash in the cupboard, this is your no-nonsense guide to flavour, tradition, and beef done right.

How Biltong Is Made: From Raw Beef to “Where Did the Whole Bag Go?”
There’s a moment that happens with good biltong. You open the bag planning to “just have a few pieces,” fully believing you’re a person with restraint and self-control. Then somehow,...

Why Biltong Has Become the Go-To Snack for Gym People, Dieters, and Snack Gremlins
There’s a very specific moment most people experience at some point during the day. It usually creeps in mid-afternoon. You’ve done enough to justify a break, not enough to feel productive,...

Is Biltong Actually Healthy, or Just a Tasty Lie We Tell Ourselves?
We’ve all been there… Halfway through a snack, slightly questioning our life choices, and then reassuring ourselves with something along the lines of, “It’s fine… this is basically healthy.” Sometimes...

Biltong vs Beef Jerky: Same Thing or Totally Different Snacks?
If you’ve ever seen biltong sitting on a shelf next to beef jerky, you’ve probably had the same thought most people do.
“Isn’t it basically the same thing?”

So… What Actually Is Biltong? (And Why People Are Obsessed With It)
Let’s get something out of the way… If you’ve ever looked at a bag of biltong and thought,
“Isn’t that just fancy jerky?”
We forgive you. But no. Absolutely not.