The Grub Guide

Real answers about biltong — from picking your first sampler to how it's actually made.

How Long Does Kosher Biltong Last? Shelf Life Explained

Kosher certification does not add or subtract a single day from how long biltong keeps. It is a statement about sourcing, handling and su...

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Kosher biltong fills more roles than most people expect from a dried meat. It answers k...

Biltong keeps without refrigeration because three things act on it at once: salt, acid ...

Biltong types break down across three dimensions: the meat it is made from, how much mo...

A producer selling biltong in the United States has to meet the same food safety, facil...

Good biltong has a dark mahogany to deep brown surface, feels completely dry to the tou...

Almost all of biltong's environmental footprint sits in the beef, not in the drying. Ra...

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Biltong gets misunderstood because nearly everyone in North America reaches for the sam...

How long biltong lasts is governed by water activity, which is a measure of how much of...

Biltong is at its best sliced thin across the grain, laid out on a board, and eaten at ...

Biltong is a South African cured and air dried meat that dates back to the 17th century...

Biltong costs between $25 and $45 per pound at most US retail and online stores, with s...

Biltong keeps best somewhere cool, dark and dry, in something that lets air move rather...

Biltong works as trail food, desk snack, gym bag protein, pantry backup and a slow eati...

Most biltong faults trace back to three variables working against each other: how much ...

Biltong strips typically run 2 to 8 inches long and 0.5 to 1 inch thick, with individua...

Biltong, jerky and salami are three different preservation methods that happen to end u...