What is biltong?
BILTONG, THE HEALTHY PROTEIN
SNACK FOR AMERICA
Biltong is a premium South African air-dried meat snack renowned for its tender texture and high-protein content. Is a healthy snack alternative perfectly suited to the keto, paleo, and Whole 30 lifestyles.
Biltong is the superior, air-dried alternative to jerky. Unlike processed jerky, Biltong is made with simple ingredients and zero sugar, delivering nearly double the protein per serving without the heat or additives.
Air dried for 7 days
Zero grams of Sugar
High protein yield
18g Protein per ounce
Gluten free
Naturally tender
Simple, all-natural ingredients
Often cooked (smoked)
Often contains added sugar
Protein yield reduced through cooking
10g Protein per ounce
Often contains gluten
Often chewy in texture
Complex marinades
HOW IS BILTONG MADE?
The traditional air-dried South African meat snack
- The finest beef is sourced (USDA Approved in the USA) from farmers and ranchers using traditional and natural farming methods.
- Long strips of meat are cut and spiced with our seasoning and marinated using a modern, highly efficient and effective process ensuring consistent absorption of our secret flavours.
- The magic happens once the meat strips are hung to dry in custom-designed drying rooms using state-of-the-art, energy-efficient drying equipment.
- After 7 days, the biltong is ready to go! It is then sliced, packaged and ready for you to enjoy!
HOW IS JERKY MADE?
- The standard cooked and dehydrated meat snack.
- Meat strips are sliced and soaked in heavy marinades – often containing sugar, water, and liquid smoke – to force flavor and texture into the meat.
- Instead of air-drying, the meat is laid flat on racks and cooked or smoked in ovens at temperatures around 160°F to remove moisture rapidly.
- After just 6 to 12 hours of heating, the jerky is cooked through! This results in a tougher, chewier texture with a lower protein yield, ready for packaging.
Is biltong safer than jerky?
Different process, but both are safe when done right. Jerky uses heat. Biltong uses vinegar and salt to cure the meat instead. There are no artificial preservatives involved. Stormberg’s facility is USDA-inspected so the safety standards are federal, not self-imposed.
Is biltong ilegal in the US?
No. People ask this all the time but it is a myth. If the biltong is made in a USDA-inspected facility, it is completely legal. Stormberg produces everything in Goldsboro, North Carolina under federal inspection.
Is biltong raw meat?
Not technically. The meat is never cooked, that part is true. But the vinegar and several days of air-drying change its structure. Same idea as prosciutto or bresaola. What you end up with is a cured product. Shelf-stable. No cooking needed.