Droëwors is biltong's lesser-known sibling — air-dried sausage with its own rules. What it is, how it differs from biltong, and why South Africans refuse to choose.
Biltong is brilliant endurance food — in the right slot. Where protein fits on a long ride, run or hike, why biltong beats most bars, and the one time to leave it in the pocket.
Wet, medium, or dry — biltong texture is the great divider. What the difference actually is, how drying time changes flavour, and how to order the one you'll love.
One spice defines biltong more than any other: toasted coriander seed. Where the tradition comes from, why it works, and why we'll never make a batch without it.
Biltong hates plastic and loves airflow. A quick guide to keeping your biltong at its best — paper bags, fridges, freezing, and the mould question answered.
The physical cuts that turn an IKEA EKET cabinet into a biltong drying box — how to mark and drill the fan exhaust and heater apertures cleanly.
Why I decided to build a controlled biltong drying box from an IKEA EKET cabinet, what it needs to do, and where the build is heading.
The UK biltong market has grown fast. Some of it is excellent. Some of it is rebranded jerky. Here's how to tell the difference and who's worth buying from.
The cut of beef you choose has a bigger impact on your biltong than almost anything else. Here's what works, what doesn't, and why.
Biltong gets marketed as a health food. Most of the time that's justified — but there are caveats worth knowing. Here's an honest breakdown of the nutrition.
No shortcuts, no heat, no mystery ingredients. Here's exactly how Kured biltong is made — from raw beef to finished product — using the same method South Africans have used for centuries.
Biltong and jerky look similar on a shelf. They're not. Here's the actual difference — in process, ingredients, texture, and nutrition.
Biltong is air-dried, spiced meat from South Africa — and most of what you'll find in UK retailers isn't the real thing. Here's what makes proper biltong different, and why it matters.