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Buy The Best Biltong In Australia What is biltong? Biltong is an air dried meat snack that originates from Southern Africa when the early settlers needed a method to dry and preserve meat before refrigeration. The word roughly translates into “rump strip” as meat is air dried in large steaks resembling strips of meat. It comes in various styles like our sliced biltong or our meat sticks (aka droëwors ). While many people compare biltong to jerky, our biltong is more natural, being slowly air-dried and only spiced with simple ingredients; whilst jerky is covered in artificial sauces and cooked at high temperature in a couple of hours. Taste-wise, biltong relies on more natural, simple flavours whereas jerky is often flavoured with high amounts of sugar and salt. How is biltong made? Once the meat has been selected and the sinew removed, it is then sliced into steaks before being marinated in vinegar and spice for hanging in a room that circulates air around the biltong steaks, slowly drying them. For biltong to be shelf stable, it needs to be dry to minimum standards because the lack of water is what preserves the meat. What does biltong taste like? While there are different types and flavours of biltong available, the underlying taste of biltong is that of a well-seasoned steak with the meat being the primary taste. This differs from jerky where the sauces will often overpower the taste of the meat. Biltong is commonly cured and seasoned with ingredients such as vinegar, salt, coriander seeds and black pepper which gives it a deep variety of flavours and creates a unique and unforgettable taste. Is biltong healthy for you? Biltong is a great source of protein, essential vitamins and minerals such as iron and has low to zero carbohydrates. If you follow a high-fat, low-carb diet, such as a keto, banting or carnivore diet, biltong is a perfect, tasty snack. However, just like anything in life, biltong should be enjoyed in moderation (remember folks, too much water can

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