Anyone here ever try Biltong (south african jerky)? What do you think?!
Anyone here ever try Biltong (south african jerky)? What do you think?
Answers: Its really great but made me break a tooth. So be careful if its not sliced. I tried it in South Africa and really enjoyed the spicy type (chilli and peri-peri). The ostrich stuff was nice too but dryer. I like it more than jerky because its not so sweet and just tastes so much more meaty somehow. If you are a meat lover you should like it but otherwise .. not so sure. Yeah, it's tasty. Biltong differs from Jerky in two distinct ways:
The meat used can be much thicker, typically biltong meat is cut in strips approx 1 inch wide - but can be thicker. Jerky is always very thin meat.
The vinegar in biltong has at least as much to do with the preservation of the meat as the salt and drying process as it chemically 'cooks' the meat, further helping to preserve as well as adding texture and flavour. Jerky is traditionally just salted and dried.
Biltong has been said to be best enjoyed with a beer. It is an excellent camping food, containing a high-degree of protein and (sometimes) fat, in a lightweight package. Animals (especially dogs) are also known to enjoy it.
Based on this, would I eat it? Yeah! Sounds pretty good! yes, its the most delicious thing ever... I had some for lunch today. With some droewors. (Dried sausage)