The Biltong Journal

  • How to Eat Biltong: The Guide to Snacking, Cooking & Pairings

    How to Eat Biltong: The Guide to Snacking, Cooking & Pairings

    Biltong isn’t just food it’s a whole experience. This iconic South African dried meat has become a favourite meat snack in Aussie homes for its rich flavour, portability, and versatility (now Aussie made). Whether you like it as a quick...

  • Recipes with Biltong

    Recipes with Biltong

    Biltong isn’t just a snack you grab straight out of the packet...it’s a game-changer in the kitchen too. This cured, high-protein Aussie favourite (with South African roots) has a savoury kick that can turn everyday meals into something memorable. Whether...

  • A Guide for Biltong and Wine Pairing

    A Guide for Biltong and Wine Pairing

    There’s something strangely satisfying about pairing simple, honest food with a glass of wine that elevates it far beyond expectation. Biltong, with its rich savouriness and varied flavour profiles, is one of those snacks that practically begs for a sip...

  • Biltong and Beer Pairing: Why Are They a Perfect Match?

    Biltong and Beer Pairing: Why Are They a Perfect Match?

    There’s something deeply satisfying about tearing into a strip of biltong with a cold drink in hand. It isn’t just the salty bite of the meat or the crisp fizz of the lager, it’s how the two complement each other...

  • Do Proteins Make You Feel Full? (And Why Biltong Is a Smart Choice)

    Do Proteins Make You Feel Full? (And Why Biltong Is a Smart Choice)

    Here’s a question most of us have asked: why does protein keep us fuller for longer while carbs leave us peckish not long after eating? The answer lies in the difference between satiety and satiation. Satiation is the feeling that tells...

  • Best Hiking and Camping Snacks

    Best Hiking and Camping Snacks

    Why Snacks Matter on the Trail There’s something about the rhythm of walking through bushland, the crunch of gravel under boots, the smell of eucalyptus in the air, and then, right in the middle of it, the sudden thought: I’m...