fresh, fatty biltong sliced on a branded The Biltong Merchant cutting board

The Role of Fat in Biltong: Flavour, Texture, and the Big Debate

Among biltong lovers, few topics spark as much discussion as fat. Some people insist that the best biltong has a generous ribbon of creamy fat running through it, while others prefer their slices as lean as possible.

So who’s right? Let's take a look ...