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 […]
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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
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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
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