What is Biltong?

Biltong is South African beef, cured in vinegar and spice, then air-dried for days. It is never cooked.

What it is

Biltong starts with whole strips of beef. They are dipped in vinegar, coated with salt, coriander and pepper, and hung to dry in moving air. There is no oven and no smoke. Time does the work, which is why it eats tender and tastes like beef first.

How it differs from jerky

Jerky is sliced thin, cooked and usually sweetened. Biltong is cured whole and dried without heat. The two are different snacks, and plenty of people like both.

How we make it

We make Grub biltong in small batches in Ormond Beach, Florida, from grass-fed beef. It is Glatt Kosher. The Original has a short label: beef, coriander, black pepper, salt, garlic and vinegar. No MSG, no preservatives, no nitrates.

Where to start

New to it? The Sampler has all three flavors: Original, Peri Peri and Loaded Garlic. Free shipping on US orders over $50.

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