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...

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 ...

We’re Proud to Share Our 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We’re Proud to Share Our 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We’re proud to share that The Biltong Merchant has achieved a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating. Discover why food hygiene matters, what the rating means, and how it reflects our commitment to food safety and quality...

From Farm to Food: Why UK Standards Matter | The Biltong Merchant

From Farm to Food: Why UK Standards Matter | The Biltong Merchant

The Biltong Merchant supports British farmers and high animal welfare standards. Discover why food quality, local sourcing, and responsible farming matter, as we take a look at why food standards and animal welfare are so important: for farmers, consumers, and the future of British food...

Five times when Biltong is the PERFECT snack!

Five times when Biltong is the PERFECT snack!

That’s not to say there are ONLY five times when biltong is the perfect snack. Biltong is the perfect snack at almost any time - obviously. But, this is where you can get an idea of the real versatility of biltong as a go-to meat snack for some of life’s interesting occasions. Let's take a closer look...
The Biltong Merchant logo with red, black & blue paint smudges for National Poetry Day poem October 2022

Celebrating National Poetry Day 2022 with a Poem about Biltong 😀

A six verse poem celebrating The Biltong Merchant on National Poetry Day 2022 describes fun info and how to buy biltong online at TBM - hope you enjoy it 😍...
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...