Discussion
J5 said:
Henry Hawthorne said:
Last week, I bought 400gs of biltong and 400gs of droewors. It was all gone within 24hours.
Is that because small amount, or because you're a biltong consuming fiend?I think most people, once they try it, become fiends. It's really quite addictive.
redtwin said:
What would you experts suggest as an introduction for someone who has never tried it?. Flavour, cut, type etc. I have to admit that massive dried leg looks off putting.
Probably Beef or Kudu, regular flavour shredded - something like - http://www.biltong.co.uk/.Biltong-75gm-pre-pack_4.... or http://www.biltong.co.uk/.Game-75gm-pre-pack_8.htmredtwin said:
What would you experts suggest as an introduction for someone who has never tried it?. Flavour, cut, type etc. I have to admit that massive dried leg looks off putting.
It's not a massive dried leg! it's just two pieces of unsliced biltong. Each piece is about the same size as a jumbo sausage. The weight of that pair is 500g.redtwin said:
What would you experts suggest as an introduction for someone who has never tried it?. Flavour, cut, type etc. I have to admit that massive dried leg looks off putting.
'Stukkies' - the little dry strips of beef. Easier to cut up and tend not to have too much fat on them.
This thread may just be my financial ruin. During the decade I've been in the UK, on the odd occasion I've bought local biltong it's always been damp and I've not really bothered because the proper stuff seemed nigh on impossible to come by. But now this.
As an aside, my mum used to give me biltong to chew on when I was teething as a baby. I was, quite literally, weaned on the stuff.
As an aside, my mum used to give me biltong to chew on when I was teething as a baby. I was, quite literally, weaned on the stuff.
Introduction I'd go for dry, little fat. (In fact, this is just what I'd go for in general).
Wet is too much like a blue steak for me, and the fat on dry 'tong goes rock solid so is okay to chew on but not so great for actually eating.
I recommend getting a few droewors to try too. I think I prefer them to biltong!
Wet is too much like a blue steak for me, and the fat on dry 'tong goes rock solid so is okay to chew on but not so great for actually eating.
I recommend getting a few droewors to try too. I think I prefer them to biltong!
calibrax said:
It's not a massive dried leg! it's just two pieces of unsliced biltong. Each piece is about the same size as a jumbo sausage. The weight of that pair is 500g.
That piece on the left looks like it might have had a hoof attached to it. I had images of some of you sat there chewing on a leg Fred Flinstone style. 
Chris Type R said:
Probably Beef or Kudu, regular flavour shredded - something like - http://www.biltong.co.uk/.Biltong-75gm-pre-pack_4.... or http://www.biltong.co.uk/.Game-75gm-pre-pack_8.htm
Those look quite good actually. Thanks.Is Biltong anything like Beef Jerky commonly found in the US?. Well apart from both being dried meat.
Waitrose have a passable version of biltong at £2.49 a bag in their ambient pre-pack charcuterie section.
The brand is 'Unearthed' - not one I'm a fan of as I think it's mostly cheap fatty s
te hiding underneath the marketing, but the biltong is ok.
If you like that, then you'll love the proper stuff.
The brand is 'Unearthed' - not one I'm a fan of as I think it's mostly cheap fatty s
te hiding underneath the marketing, but the biltong is ok.If you like that, then you'll love the proper stuff.
For those in 'the City' there's a biltong palce (or used to be at least) in the Liverpool St station shopping area, just round the corner from the boots. From Broadgate, go to the far end, through the arch (cookie shop ion the left) and there's a path on your right (as well as the main shop drag ahead of you). It's just down the path on the right.
Not tried any from there, but an ex-colleague reckoned their stuff was decent, and he used to buy a lot from the South African deli that used to be at the meeting point of Lemans st, Commercial rd, and Osbourne St.
Not tried any from there, but an ex-colleague reckoned their stuff was decent, and he used to buy a lot from the South African deli that used to be at the meeting point of Lemans st, Commercial rd, and Osbourne St.
Mobile Chicane said:
Waitrose have a passable version of biltong at £2.49 a bag in their ambient pre-pack charcuterie section.
The brand is 'Unearthed' - not one I'm a fan of as I think it's mostly cheap fatty ste hiding underneath the marketing, but the biltong is ok.
If you like that, then you'll love the proper stuff.
Have been meaning to try this for a while - and with a Heineken Cup weekend ahead of us (and my new TV being delivered this evening), I think now is the time. However, I haven't got time to get to my nearest Waitrose (Chelsea) tomorrow morning, and get home with my sanity intact before the rugby starts. Are there any other acceptable brands available from the mainstream supermarkets (I've got access to a decent-sized Sainsbury and Tesco, and a massive Asda in easy reach)?The brand is 'Unearthed' - not one I'm a fan of as I think it's mostly cheap fatty s
te hiding underneath the marketing, but the biltong is ok.If you like that, then you'll love the proper stuff.
Dave200 said:
Have been meaning to try this for a while - and with a Heineken Cup weekend ahead of us (and my new TV being delivered this evening), I think now is the time. However, I haven't got time to get to my nearest Waitrose (Chelsea) tomorrow morning, and get home with my sanity intact before the rugby starts. Are there any other acceptable brands available from the mainstream supermarkets (I've got access to a decent-sized Sainsbury and Tesco, and a massive Asda in easy reach)?
Mainstream supermarkets don't sell it.Harrod's and Selfridge's will definitely have Susman's biltong. Or you could try the food market at Harvey Nichols which is open until 8 if you're not in their delivery area:
Free local delivery (Monday - Saturday, 9am - 6pm) is available on purchases over £25 (£20 for Harvey Nichols cardholders). Same day delivery is guaranteed if you order before 12 noon.
Delivery Areas:
Kensington and Chelsea: SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, W8, W9 and W11
Camden: WC1, WC2, NW1, NW3 and NW8
Lambeth: SW8
Hammersmith and Fulham: SW6, W6 and W14
Westminster: SW1, W1 and W2
Products can also be arranged by mail order depending on your preference.
Contact us
Tel: 020 7201 8632
Email: Foodmarket@harveynichols.com
Mobile Chicane said:
Dave200 said:
Have been meaning to try this for a while - and with a Heineken Cup weekend ahead of us (and my new TV being delivered this evening), I think now is the time. However, I haven't got time to get to my nearest Waitrose (Chelsea) tomorrow morning, and get home with my sanity intact before the rugby starts. Are there any other acceptable brands available from the mainstream supermarkets (I've got access to a decent-sized Sainsbury and Tesco, and a massive Asda in easy reach)?
Mainstream supermarkets don't sell it.Harrod's and Selfridge's will definitely have Susman's biltong. Or you could try the food market at Harvey Nichols which is open until 8 if you're not in their delivery area:
Free local delivery (Monday - Saturday, 9am - 6pm) is available on purchases over £25 (£20 for Harvey Nichols cardholders). Same day delivery is guaranteed if you order before 12 noon.
Delivery Areas:
Kensington and Chelsea: SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, W8, W9 and W11
Camden: WC1, WC2, NW1, NW3 and NW8
Lambeth: SW8
Hammersmith and Fulham: SW6, W6 and W14
Westminster: SW1, W1 and W2
Products can also be arranged by mail order depending on your preference.
Contact us
Tel: 020 7201 8632
Email: Foodmarket@harveynichols.com
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