How to Slice Biltong Properly: Thickness, Angle, and Grain Explained

How to Slice Biltong Properly: Thickness, Angle, and Grain Explained

Slicing biltong might seem like a small detail, but it has a surprisingly big impact on how it tastes and feels. Let's have a quick look at the differences...

photo of cows happily chewing on grass in a rural field with lake and trees. Grass Fed. Free Range. Well Bred. The Biltong Merchant website blog

WHAT IS THE BEST MEAT FOR BILTONG?

The best biltong producers really know their meat - and where it comes from. Biltong is made from pure, uncooked, and unprocessed beef, so it needs to be of the best quality. Premium biltong producers use silverside or topside cuts, as they’re most likely to be the most tender. And grass fed, well-reared cattle are at the heart of real, good quality biltong. Let's look a little deeper...