South African Style Biltong

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If you want to experience an extraordinary snack, you must try our collection of exquisite biltong. Biltong is a dried meat snack prepared with a 400-year-old South African tradition. Our air-dried biltong has a unique taste and texture that rival those of any protein snack. Explore our biltong collection to try authentic culinary mastery. 

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JerkyBrands carries top brands that honor traditional preparation methods, offering the distinctive soft interior and firm exterior of South African biltong. Biltong is characterized by a substantial bite and distinct flavors that pair nicely with fine wines and craft beers. They are available in exotic flavors such as habanero, chile lime, peri peri, and cayenne. Place your order for delicious biltong on our website to enjoy an international delicacy from the comfort of your home.

Why Choose Our Biltong?

Apart from yummy, fulfilling taste, here are a few other reasons to choose our biltong. 

Real Lean Beef, Premium Flavors

Our biltong is made with real lean beef from premium, pasture-raised cattle and seasoned with coriander, vinegar, and black pepper for rich flavors. The meat is slowly air-dried for an unmistakable texture, both soft and chewy in every bite.

High-Protein, Low-Carb

These products have higher protein content and fewer carbs than other dried meat products. It boasts about 60% protein by weight because it’s air-dried rather than cooked.

Minimal Sugar and Clean Ingredients

This unique jerky uses vinegar and spices rather than sugary marinades, making it a great low- and zero-sugar option for jerky lovers. It’s also rarely smoked, making it a truly natural product.

Naturally Occurring Vitamins and Minerals

Here, you’ll get vitamin B for energy, zinc for immune support, and iron and oxygen transport. The natural product also has a complete amino acid profile, meaning you get all the proteins you need in one perfect package.

Portable and Shelf-Stable Convenience

The air-drying and traditional preparation methods allow for a longer shelf life, whether you’re going for a day hike or a week-long road trip. Just open a bag of biltong, and enjoy.

Gourmet and Artisanal Quality

Try biltong as your charcuterie centerpiece, and it will be right at home next to your favorite cheeses and olives. Its intensely savory flavor profile will go wonderfully with sharp cheddar, figs, and almonds for an exquisite snack. 

Curated Top Biltong Brands

We feature trusted brands like Stryve, Righteous Felon, Brooklyn Biltong, and Vacadillos that offer a variety of biltong flavors and styles to cater to diverse preferences. Original, spicy, and grass-fed beef are just a few of the options these companies have brought to many loyal customers. 

Flavors and Ingredients

We offer a carefully curated collection of jerky with incredible flavors and quality ingredients. Check them out below, and prepare to be amazed.

Smoky Chilli

Try this smoky sensation with an addictive heat for an unforgettable experience. Sweet paprika meets fiery chipotle and fresh black pepper for a well-rounded, satisfying taste.

Spicy Cayenne

For maximum spice, you need a blast of spicy cayenne chili and cracked black peppercorns, perfect for true heat seekers. This biltong jerky is seriously addictive and extra tender, made with just five natural ingredients.

Garlic 

Baron’s Vampire Defense: Garlic Galore delivers a bold, sharp burst of garlic and cracked cayenne pepper for a deep, clean flavor. This biltong is juicy and tender, but still keeps vampires away.

Habanero

Vacadillos Beef Bites are fun, melt-in-your-mouth morsels of air-dried steak loaded with scorching habanero chillis. Try them to experience a fiery, unforgettable snack inspired by traditional carne seca.

Original Flavor

We also offer original, zero-sugar flavors from brands like Stryve and Brooklyn Biltong. You can even go as minimalist as you want and get jerky made with just three ingredients: beef, vinegar, and salt.

Specialty Options

Our specialty options include biltong made with distinctive peppers, like ancho, tender brisket cuts, and lemon beef. And if you want to try other types of meat, check out our chicken, salmon, and bacon jerky, and you’ll be sure to find a snack you love.

Nutritional Highlights

Our biltong uses clean ingredients and no marinades for that savory taste of beef. It’s also rich in nutrients, such as amino acids, vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, to support immunity and strength. 

Perfect for Every Occasion

Bring international flair to all your taste adventures, whether you’re staying home for a cozy night in or exploring the great outdoors.

Road Trips and Travel Snacks

Let’s face it, travel can be tiring work. But you don’t have to make unnecessary pit stops or settle for food you don’t like, just reach for a bag of our delicious biltong jerky. 

Camping and Outdoor Adventures

The authentic taste and satisfying bite of biltong are a natural fit for camping and outdoor adventures. Smoky, just like a fire you’d built at your campsite, this air-dried beef snack is great for times you’d like to just kick back and enjoy the night.

Game-Day and Party Snacks

Why not impress your family and friends with this traditional South African delicacy on game day and share a true delicacy? It would go perfectly with chips, salsa, and even popcorn.

Workout Protein Snack

With ample nutrients and high protein content, our biltong makes a great workout snack. It’s great on its own or as the savory part of a mini-meal, with a smoothie or some dried fruit.

Keto and Low-Carb Diets

For those on these diets, biltong might just be the ideal snack or even ingredient in a dish. It usually contains zero sugar, so you don’t have to worry about carbs, while getting tons of protein. 

Shop Biltong From JerkyBrands Today!

Biltong from JerkyBrands is a unique, tender, yet bold snack perfect for flavor enthusiasts and culinary adventurers. Whether you’re powering up for a long hike or watching football playoffs, we ship the best biltong flavors straight to your door. Enjoy a 10% discount by signing up for our monthly subscription. Place your order and enjoy delicious biltong today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Biltong is a traditional South African snack made by air-drying beef seasoned with vinegar, salt, and often spices like coriander and black pepper.

Biltong is made by marinating beef in vinegar and spices, then air-drying it for several days.

Biltong jerky tastes like savory and slightly tangy beef, but more intense than beef jerky. Traditional biltong also features warm black pepper and floral coriander.

Biltong is cured and air-dried, rather than cooked, making it a ready-to-eat snack. It’s safe to eat because vinegar, salt, and ventilation stop bacteria from growing while enhancing flavor.

Yes, biltong is high in protein and low in carbs, perfect for keto diets.

No, not all biltong is gluten-free. However, biltong from brands like Brooklyn Biltong, Rebellious Felon, and Fusion Jerky is currently gluten-free.

Yes, air-dried jerky is healthier than other processed dried meat because it doesn’t involve smoke or preservatives, air-drying retains nutrients better than heat, and there is usually no sugar.

We ship our products via USPS and UPS.

The shelf life of unopened biltong is up to half a year when stored in a cool place and up to a year in the fridge.