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.
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.