News & blogs from the world of The Biltong Merchant
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...
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 ...
The Biltong Merchant Joins Hampshire Fare
The Biltong Merchant is proud to join Hampshire Fare, which is helping us connect with a wider community of local food and drink producers, while showcasing our delicious, traditionally made biltong to new audiences...
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...
Southsea Food Festival: A Sell-Out For The Biltong Merchant
A Stand-Out Day at the Southsea Food Festival
From the very first hour, the energy was electric. Queues quickly formed around our stand — and they didn’t let up. At times, we had queues of three to six people deep...
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!
Celebrating National Poetry Day 2022 with a Poem about Biltong 😀
WHAT IS THE BEST MEAT FOR BILTONG?
Tips For Storing Biltong The Right Way
A Brief History of Biltong
The word “biltong” comes from an Afrikaans amalgamation of two Dutch words: “bil” translates as rump, buttock or hindquarter, while “tong” means strip, or tongue. So - the dictionary definition of biltong is: “lean meat which is salted and dried in strips”.
However, biltong is much more than just strips of meat. Its story is woven into the history of humankind and illustrates our innate ability for survival under the toughest conditions. Here we take a quick look at its South African origins...
BILTONG: FRESH CUT Versus PRE-PACKED
Biltong freshly cut to order is the real South African way to eat it... Cut into tasty, thin bite-sized slices, and prepared to your exact preference: maybe rare, with a little fat (but not too much!), a lovely soft texture and mouth-watering taste…. Or - maybe that’s just us! I digress….
So - Freshly cut Biltong versus Pre-packed Biltong: which is best?
