How To Store Biltong Correctly

We pride ourselves on the flavorsome taste of our biltong, and we want to make sure that our customers get the most out of the South African snack that they know and love! We often get asked “How do we store our biltong at home” from biltong lovers that are worried about compromising the quality of their meat. Well, it’s simple, and we’re going to explain just how easy it is to keep your biltong just as fresh and tasty as it was on the first day you received it.

Storing Wet Biltong

If you like your biltong moist, then you will find that you’re working with a shorter shelf life, which is okay as long as you store it correctly. We all know that once you sink your teeth into our tasty beef biltong, it won’t be long before the packet is empty! But, if you’re trying to savor our delicious South African snacks, then here’s what you’ll need to do…

Whilst this South African tasty snack will not go off, the moisture will begin to disappear, and it will become drier than it once was. If you want to keep it moist, the best way to store it will be in a sealed container. A glass jar is sufficient, but it must be closed tight, or a vacuumed sealed bag is also a great way of keeping your biltong moist. And, make sure to give your biltong a mix or a shake daily to keep the air flow going!

With wet biltong, you definitely have more of an excuse to devour the contents in one go (we won’t judge, especially when it’s our delicious South African biltong).

Storing Dry Biltong

To keep your beef biltong dry, you will need to keep this in a cool dry area and out of direct sunlight. Why not leave it in your cupboard or your treat drawer, easy to access and a perfect cool place. Once you have opened your beef biltong, if you are not eating the contents of the packet, we suggest putting the leftover pieces in a brown paper bag, this will be better than a plastic one as no moisture will occur (and it’s better for the environment!).

A lot of people ask whether biltong needs to be refrigerated, and the answer is no. Our flavorsome biltong is kept just as tasty and fresh, without requiring a fridge. This makes biltong incredibly easy to carry for a quick nutritious snack, perfect for people that are on the go, gym enthusiasts or anyone that wants a tasty beef biltong fix.

How To Freeze Biltong Safely

Did you know that you can freeze biltong?

If you order biltong in bulk that you won't eat at once, we suggest freezing it in the bags that it came in or emptying them into an airtight container. When you're ready, take the bags out of the freezer and defrost thoroughly. You need to be aware that the texture of the biltong would have changed slightly, and you need to empty the contents into a sealed container and get rid of any excess moisture.

Susman's beef biltong is a much loved South African snack. It's full of flavour, packed with nutrition, high in protein and has many health benefits. We pride ourselves on only serving our customers with quality products and we only use the best meats from our family butchers. Our biltong will only go off if it's stored incorrectly, so follow our steps to keep your biltong rich in flavour and tender.

To view our full range of South African beef biltong, click here, if you fancy change why not try our game biltong, it’s a great alternative to our beef and just as tasty! You can view our game biltong here.