The Grub Guide
Real answers about biltong — from picking your first sampler to how it's actually made.
What's Actually in Meat Candy Beef Jerky (And How It's Made)
A full look at what's in Grub Company's Meat Candy beef jerky, the sauce ingredients, the smoking process, and how it differs from biltong.
Read more →What "Glatt Kosher" Certification Actually Means for Grub Company's Biltong and Beef Jerky
Grub Company's biltong is kosher certified. Its Meat Candy jerky is Glatt Kosher certif...
Read more →How Long Does Real Biltong Curing Take, and Why Rushing It Ruins the Meat
Real biltong curing takes days to weeks depending on thickness. Rushing the dry with ex...
Read more →Is Biltong Cooked? What 'Air-Dried' Actually Means
Biltong is never cooked. It's cured with vinegar and air-dried until safe to eat. Here'...
Read more →The Spice Blend Behind Peri Peri Biltong, Explained
Peri Peri biltong keeps the traditional coriander and pepper cure, then layers chili on...
Read more →Why Grass-Fed Beef Matters for Biltong (And When It Doesn't)
Grass-fed beef dries more evenly than fattier cuts, which matters for biltong. Here's w...
Read more →What Makes Biltong Different From Jerky: The Curing Process Explained
Biltong is cured with vinegar and air-dried, never smoked or cooked like jerky. Here's ...
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Why Your Beef Jerky is Mushy: How to Spot Low-Quality Meat and Find Better
You grab a bag of beef jerky, tear it open, and the texture is wrong from the first pie...
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Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed Beef Jerky: Why Your Muscle Meat Source Matters
The beef in your jerky or biltong matters more than most snack brands want you to think...
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