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At its heart, the art of making biltong connects us to centuries of tradition, heritage, and mouthwatering flavour. This beloved South African delicacy has travelled the globe, winning over meat lovers everywhere with its distinctive taste and texture. While many still wonder what is biltong made of and how is biltong made, we are here […]

At its heart, the art of making biltong connects us to centuries of tradition, heritage, and mouthwatering flavour. This beloved South African delicacy has travelled the globe, winning over meat lovers everywhere with its distinctive taste and texture. While many still wonder what is biltong made of and how is biltong made, we are here

Discover the key biltong vs. jerky differences, from their origins and preparation methods to taste and texture. Learn why these dried meats are uniquely delicious.

At Kalahari Khabu, we don’t just make biltong; we live, breathe, eat, and sleep it. We are on a mission to bring the world’s best biltong to meat lovers everywhere, and the right biltong maker is key to achieving that perfect flavour and texture.

What spices do I need? Brown vinegar, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and coriander are your staple spices. Some people add other more ‘exotic’ flavours such as chili flakes, dried paprika or garlic, but we recommend sticking to the tried and tested ingredients. For a fuss-free alternative shop our ultimate “biltong spices” mix here. How long

Chances are wherever you find yourself in the world there will be some form of biltong – of course it could never match “the real thing”, but cured or dried meats are part and parcel of many cultures across the globe and some form of preserved protein pops up in many food cultures – from

We wish we could say we did, but the truth is preserved meat snacks have been enjoyed since ancient times. Biltong, more specifically, became a pantry staple in South Africa in the early 1600s as a way to preserve meat for future meals, especially for those embarking on long journeys by ox wagon or on