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J5 said:
Anyone know much about biltong?
I got some from a fair in Wales a year or so back, was amazing. Dry sort of stuff, chewy, tough, really spicy and tasty. However all i see in the shops is the soft gummy stuff with little taste.
Any online sellers worth using?
Used to live in Botswana - they had some great Biltong there - mainly from SA. You can buy the little bags of thin stuff in some shops, but I miss the great big tough stick cultivated from the leg of a nice Kudo or something - not sure where you could buy that stuff in the UK. Would sit for ages just gnawing, sucking and chewing the stuff - happy days. Good luck in your se4arch!I got some from a fair in Wales a year or so back, was amazing. Dry sort of stuff, chewy, tough, really spicy and tasty. However all i see in the shops is the soft gummy stuff with little taste.
Any online sellers worth using?
GWC said:
Really? There isn't a chance in Hell I'd buy a loose food product on Ebay.
Mobile Chicane said:
Really?
There isn't a chance in Hell I'd buy a loose food product on Ebay.
Is it really any different than buying something from a stall at a fete though?There isn't a chance in Hell I'd buy a loose food product on Ebay.
I've bought tablet from eBay before (a Scottish delicacy... best way to describe it is a bit like fudge, but with the texture of Kendal mintcake). It was home made, well packaged, and very very nice
gaters said:
Used to live in Botswana - they had some great Biltong there - mainly from SA. You can buy the little bags of thin stuff in some shops, but I miss the great big tough stick cultivated from the leg of a nice Kudo or something - not sure where you could buy that stuff in the UK. Would sit for ages just gnawing, sucking and chewing the stuff - happy days. Good luck in your se4arch!
I get my big tough sticks of biltong from http://www.biltongcompany.co.uk/biltong by calibrax12, on Flickr
Mobile Chicane said:
Indeed. Suzman's.
This is the stuff sold in Selfridge's, Harrod's, etc.
I'm a huge fan of the 'chilli bites'.
+1 for Susmans - In a wonderful coincidence the shop is located on the area I work in so I can just drop in. I couldn't tell the difference between the 'standard' Biltong they sell and the real deal from SA. The garlic Biltong is also nice though I thought the Peri-Peri could have been spicier (but then I like food VERY hot so it would probably be fine for a 'normal' person.)This is the stuff sold in Selfridge's, Harrod's, etc.
I'm a huge fan of the 'chilli bites'.
Only snag is it doesn't keep well. though if you know Biltong you'll know that's not a particularly big problem
I love Biltong, but recently tried Snap Sticks, which I think I now prefer.
Get ours from www.biltongdirect.co.uk
Get ours from www.biltongdirect.co.uk
Edited by B Huey on Tuesday 17th January 21:33
Output Flange said:
Details man, details!
Yeah, yeah, was on a phone last night The place that I go to is Chapman's in Baldock. They have a web-site but I think that a visit to to store is more satisfying (albeit expensive) - http://chapmansbutchers.com/
EDIT: They sometimes get Kudu in for the game biltong, and make up game kebabs
- very nice.
This place seems to have the spices and stuff - http://www.biltongbox.com/
And here's how one can make a biltong box - http://www.pharside.co.uk/everyday-stuff/how-to-ma... Although, provided you can get hooks, rails, and a light set up, one can use a cardboard box.
Edited by Chris Type R on Wednesday 18th January 09:46
paolow said:
Only snag is it doesn't keep well. though if you know Biltong you'll know that's not a particularly big problem
"You can never have too much Biltong, just not enough friends."I found out recently that one can freeze Biltong. Defrost in the fridge for a day and then let it get to room temperature.
This really is very good:
http://www.isleofwightbiltong.co.uk/
No connection with them, just like the taste.
http://www.isleofwightbiltong.co.uk/
No connection with them, just like the taste.
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