The Biltong Journal

Biltong is a South African classic, a cured meat snack made by seasoning beef with salt, vinegar, and spices before slow-drying it. It was originally a preservation method, but today it is a global favourite. People often compare it to...

You finished the session. Last set was ugly but it counted. You are walking out of the gym with a little tremor in your forearms and you are hungry. The bar in your gym bag has been there for three...

Looking for a healthy snack that actually works with your weight-loss goals? Biltong might be your new best mate. This South African dried meat product (now Aussie made) is more than just tasty, it’s packed with protein, naturally low in...

Why Proper Biltong Storage Matters Biltong isn’t just any dried meat, it’s a carefully slow-dried, spiced, and cured snack. Because it’s made without artificial preservatives, how you store your biltong makes all the difference. Too much moisture, heat, or lack...

Aussie biltong starts with great meat. The right cut of meat makes the difference between tender, flavour-packed slices and a batch that’s tough, bland, or spoils too quickly. Whether you’re chasing that traditional biltong flavour or experimenting with new spices...

At first glance, they look like cousins. Both are dried strips of beef. Both are seen as handy, high protein snacks you can eat anywhere at the gym, on a hike, or at your desk. But bite into them and...