Tips for serving up the tastiest biltong

Biltong is the ultimate South African speciality and is probably the most well-known from its region. It is a dried, cured meat which is offered in beef and game. At Susmans Biltong, we even have a choice of delicious flavour options – from original biltong to peri-peri biltong, there’s a flavour for everyone. 

Biltong is a great alternative to your typical snacks such as crisps and snack bars as its high in protein with little fat content. If you’re new to biltong, then you’re probably a little unsure on the how to prepare biltong, store it and consume it – for example, how long does it last? But don’t worry, in this article we’re going to talk you through each step so you know exactly what to do when your biltong delivery arrives!

Preparing your biltong

Once you receive your Susmans Biltong, preparing it is simple. Depending on which type of biltong you’ve gone for, there may not be any preparation at all! If you have opted for chilli bites, biltong chip strips, stukkies or a biltong pre-pack – you are in luck as we’ve done the preparation for you!

Our biltong pre-packs are conveniently packaged so they are perfect for taking on the go and as they are full of protein, they make the perfect post-gym snack! We also cut the biltong into bite size pieces so you can enjoy it as soon as your delivery arrives. Our biltong chilli bites, chip strips and stukkies are just as simple, coming in a handy stick or strip form so you can snack on them easily with absolutely no preparation required. 

With our original biltong, it arrives in long pieces which can then be cut yourself using a knife or a biltong cutter. At Susmans, we stock a range of biltong cutters which are the perfect choice for cutting your biltong into the size you prefer. They also come with a handy board to make the preparation of your favourite snack enjoyable and simple!  

Storing your biltong

The key to storing biltong is to keep it cool and dry, which will prevent it from going mouldy. You should keep your biltong sealed in its bag until you decide to eat it. Once opened, we would recommend putting it in an open bowl and mixing it up daily until consumed.

How long does biltong last?

Typically, biltong should last for at least 4-6 days before there is risk of any mold developing. To extend its shelf life, we would recommend keeping it in the fridge or even freezing it as it can last in a freezer for a few months. When defrosting your biltong, put it into a bowl, make sure it is aired and any moisture from freezing evaporates away. Keep mixing up the biltong to loosen up the pieces and use kitchen towel to daub away any excess moisture.