Joburg Kosher Biltong Compared With Grub Company: What Each Offers

Joburg and Grub Company both sell air-dried beef biltong that they describe as Glatt Kosher, so the choice comes down to flavors, pack formats and how you like to buy. Grub is certified Glatt Kosher and air-dried in small batches in Florida; Joburg offers a wider flavor range in one pouch size.

If you searched for Joburg Kosher biltong, you are probably a kosher shopper deciding between two real options. That is a good problem to have. This page lays out what each company says about itself, side by side, so you can choose without guessing. As of October 2026, based on Joburg's own website, here is what it states. We are not affiliated with Joburg.

Grub Company makes certified Glatt Kosher biltong and Meat Candy (our beef jerky) in Florida. We are the other side of this comparison, so we have kept to one rule: every fact about Joburg below comes from Joburg's own site, and every fact about Grub comes from our own product pages. Where we could not find something on their site, we say so instead of guessing.

What Joburg says it offers

Joburg's site is joburgmeats.com. It sells air-dried beef it calls Steak Slices, in 2 oz pouches. The site lists five flavors:

• Traditional: described as a classic savory steak flavor with a gentle tang.
• Pepper Crusted: described as a bold black-pepper bite with a savory finish.
• Black Truffle: described as earthy truffle depth with a rich savory finish.
• Spicy Peri: described as warm peri-peri heat with bright, savory spice.
• Chili Bites: described as fiery chili flavor in a smaller, snackable bite.

The site also lists a 12-pouch case, a "build your box" bundle option, and a one-time or recurring purchase choice on its product pages.

On sourcing and making, Joburg's Traditional product page says the product is made from whole cuts of beef, seasoned and slowly air-dried. It lists the Traditional ingredients as beef, apple cider vinegar, salt and spices, and describes the beef as premium grass-fed, pasture-raised. Its FAQ says the product is produced in its own facility in the United States, using an air-drying method inspired by South African tradition. The site carries a "Made in the USA" banner.

On certification, Joburg's site shows a "Glatt Kosher" badge and says its Steak Slices are Glatt Kosher. It links to a certificate page and tells shoppers to check each product page and package for current certification details. On the pages we read, it does not name the certifying agency.

On shipping, the site advertises free U.S. shipping above a set order total, and says shipping costs and options are shown before payment.

What Grub says it offers

Grub Company sells certified Glatt Kosher biltong, air-dried in small batches in Florida from grass-fed beef. Our biltong comes in three flavors across several formats:

• Sliced Biltong in a 3 oz bag: Original, Peri Peri or Loaded Garlic.
• Sliced Biltong Mini's in a 1 oz bag, same three flavors.
• The Biltong Sampler Pack: one mini bag each of Original, Peri Peri and Loaded Garlic.
• A one-pound bag of sliced biltong, for households that go through a lot of it.
• Biltong Slabs: a pound of biltong, uncut, for you to slice yourself.
• Biltong Chili Bites.
• Meat Candy, our jerky, in Hickory Kickory Dock and Baa-Baa BBQ Sheep. That is a sweeter, glazed product, not biltong.

The Original ingredient list is grass-fed kosher beef, coriander, black pepper, salt, garlic and vinegar. Peri Peri adds red pepper and brown sugar. Loaded Garlic adds roasted garlic and tomato powder. US orders over $50 ship free, and we ship only within the US.

Side by side: what each company states

Where Joburg fits better

Be honest about what you want. Joburg lists flavors we do not make: Pepper Crusted and Black Truffle. If a truffle biltong sounds like your idea of a good snack, that is a real reason to look at Joburg. It also lists a 12-pouch case in a single, consistent size, which is handy if you want identical pouches for a school lunch rotation or an office drawer.

Joburg's pages also suggest serving ideas, such as pairing slices with a snack board, avocado toast or a salad. That is a sensible way to eat biltong, and it works with ours too.

Where Grub fits better

Pick Grub if one of these matters to you:

• You want to buy different sizes. A 1 oz mini for a lunchbox or a plane, a 3 oz bag for the week, a one-pound bag for a household, or an uncut slab for a board. Joburg lists one pouch size and a case.
• You want to taste before you commit. The Sampler Pack gives you all three flavors in the smallest amount that tells you anything. Our sampler guide explains how to use it.
• You want a slab. Slicing it yourself lets you decide the thickness. The honest warning from our own page: a slab is an ingredient, not a snack. It needs a board and a sharp knife. Our comparison of sliced biltong and slabs covers it.
• You want jerky in the same order. Meat Candy is cooked, glazed and sweet. Biltong is air-dried, savory and salty. If your household likes both, you can order them together. See Meat Candy vs. Biltong and our kosher beef jerky collection.
• You want the simplest garlic or Original flavor. Our Original lists no sugar in its ingredients. Check the label on any flavor for your own needs.

How to read any kosher claim on a label

Two companies can both say "Glatt Kosher" and a careful shopper still has to check. This is not a criticism of either company. It is simply how kosher shopping works.

• Look for the symbol on the package, not only on the website. Pages change; the bag in your hand is what counts.
• Look for the certificate. Joburg links one from its site, and the certificates we publish are linked from our kosher page.
• Know your own standard. Different families and communities rely on different certifications. If you only buy products from certain agencies, check that the agency on the label is one you rely on. If you are unsure, ask your rabbi.
• Passover is its own question. Neither company's biltong should be assumed to be kosher for Passover. Look for a specific Passover certification on the package, and ask your rabbi.

For a longer walk-through, read our kosher biltong buying guide.

Who each one suits

Joburg suits a shopper who wants uniform 2 oz pouches, likes the sound of truffle or pepper-crusted flavors, and wants to order a case of identical pouches.

Grub suits a shopper who wants a choice of sizes from a 1 oz mini to a one-pound bag, an uncut slab, a three-flavor sampler, or biltong and jerky from the same kosher maker. It also suits a shopper who wants to know the beef is grass-fed and the biltong is air-dried in small batches in Florida.

If you cannot decide, the simplest experiment is the same one we suggest to everyone: order a sampler, taste it, and compare it with whatever else you have tried. You can see every size and flavor on Buy Biltong Online.

The bottom line

Joburg and Grub are both kosher biltong makers with real products and a clear point of view. Joburg offers more unusual flavors in one pouch size. Grub offers more sizes and formats, a sampler, slabs and jerky, all Glatt Kosher and made in Florida. Neither answer is wrong. Choose the one whose list you would actually finish.

All facts about Joburg on this page come from Joburg's own website as of October 2026. Offers and details change, so check their current site before you order. We are not affiliated with Joburg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joburg biltong kosher?

Joburg's own website says its Steak Slices are Glatt Kosher and links a certificate page. On the pages we read, it does not name the certifying agency, so check the symbol on the package and the certificate on their site.

Is Grub Company biltong kosher?

Yes. Grub biltong and Meat Candy are certified Glatt Kosher. You can read more on our kosher biltong page.

Where is Joburg biltong made?

Joburg's website says the product is produced in its own facility in the United States, and shows a "Made in the USA" banner. Our biltong is air-dried in small batches in Florida.

What flavors does each brand sell?

Joburg lists Traditional, Pepper Crusted, Black Truffle, Spicy Peri and Chili Bites. Grub biltong comes in Original, Peri Peri and Loaded Garlic, with Biltong Chili Bites also available.

Does either company ship outside the US?

Joburg's site advertises free U.S. shipping. We ship only within the United States, and US orders over $50 ship free.

Is either biltong kosher for Passover?

Do not assume so. Look for a specific Passover certification on the package, and ask your rabbi.

Which should I try first?

If you have never had biltong, start with a sampler so you can compare flavors in small amounts. Our guide to choosing biltong explains what to notice.