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Origins of biltong

Biltong has it's origins firmly set in the heart of Southern Africa. The word biltong, is derived from two 18th century Dutch words, BIL-butt, TONG-strips. The butt cut used today is usually the silverside as this gives the best biltong steaks.

Making biltong was a way of preserving meat way back when and is today made with exactly the same home-made recipe, the only change is the curing environment.

The meat would be cut into strips coated in salt & coriander and hung out, preferably in the shade, to cure. This is still done today out in the highveld, with the intrepid biltong makers hoping for a bit of wind, to get that first protective skin on that little bit quicker.

Biltong at S.A.U.K

Biltong from S.A.U.K Biltong is a tasty, home-made, nutrition-packed snack made to a traditional South African recipe. Here at S.A.U.K Biltong however we use state of the art curing rooms, conforming to all the health regulations while still purveying real home made biltong.

Biltong as a healthy snack

Biltong is the latest in healthy alternatives to crisps, chocolates and biscuits. Biltong fits in with the modern lifestyle of convenience, yet healthy food on the go. Air cured beef or venison is packed with protein and iron, all the concentrated goodness is trapped inside.

Instead of reaching for the chocolate bar at tea-time, try biltong, what better protein boosting snack when on a hike, riding the mountain or even a bit of 'padkos'. If you are on the Atkins diet, this is certainly the mid-day option for you.

Breakfast, lunch, tea or dinner, biltong makes a refreshing change to the typical options that are on the supermarket shelves. And if you order your biltong from S.A.U.K Biltong, you can be sure of only the best ingredients and service.

Biltong is a healthy, slimming and convenient traditional food, what more could you want? Order now by visiting our biltong online shop.