Biltong - Moreish for it. Best place to buy bulk online?
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Place in Grantham is good - https://www.thebiltongfarm.com
Don't rate stuff from Berkshire Biltong, tasted like soft chewy beef dipped in vinegar.
Don't rate stuff from Berkshire Biltong, tasted like soft chewy beef dipped in vinegar.
https://barefootbiltong.co.uk/ is pretty good. I tend to put a large order into them every month or so. They do a decent paleo selection too if that's your thing, and can order by fat/moisture content too.
Mobile Chicane said:
I grew up in Peacehaven and have never heard of this place!Next time I’m visiting my parents in sussex I’ll pop down and get some.
I ordered about 5kg from Biltongdirect.co.uk in the winter and it took me bloody ages to eat but it was delicious.
I prefer the big strips with the lowest moisture content possible.
My tips - don't bother with the stuff with fat on it, it's unpleasant and you'll just end up cutting it off. If you do buy it in big strips instead of the pre-cut stuff then cut it up with a bread knife or a serrated steak knife, or you'll just knack your teeth if you try to eat it whole. This might not be an issue if you get the wetter stuff but I prefer it dry and heavily seasoned.
Get some droëwors too, they're delicious.
I prefer the big strips with the lowest moisture content possible.
My tips - don't bother with the stuff with fat on it, it's unpleasant and you'll just end up cutting it off. If you do buy it in big strips instead of the pre-cut stuff then cut it up with a bread knife or a serrated steak knife, or you'll just knack your teeth if you try to eat it whole. This might not be an issue if you get the wetter stuff but I prefer it dry and heavily seasoned.
Get some droëwors too, they're delicious.
Edited by Mastodon2 on Tuesday 3rd April 19:58
Mastodon2 said:
I ordered about 5kg from Biltongdirect.co.uk in the winter and it took me bloody ages to eat but it was delicious.
I prefer the big strips with the lowest moisture content possible.
My tips - don't bother with the stuff with fat on it, it's unpleasant and you'll just end up cutting it off. If you do buy it in big strips instead of the pre-cut stuff then cut it up with a bread knife or a serrated steak knife, or you'll just knack your teeth if you try to eat it whole. This might not be an issue if you get the wetter stuff but I prefer it dry and heavily seasoned.
Get some droëwors too, they're delicious.
This. Our local butcher stocks it and our SA friends rate it highly.I prefer the big strips with the lowest moisture content possible.
My tips - don't bother with the stuff with fat on it, it's unpleasant and you'll just end up cutting it off. If you do buy it in big strips instead of the pre-cut stuff then cut it up with a bread knife or a serrated steak knife, or you'll just knack your teeth if you try to eat it whole. This might not be an issue if you get the wetter stuff but I prefer it dry and heavily seasoned.
Get some droëwors too, they're delicious.
Edited by Mastodon2 on Tuesday 3rd April 19:58
Dicky Knee said:
Mastodon2 said:
I ordered about 5kg from Biltongdirect.co.uk in the winter and it took me bloody ages to eat but it was delicious.
I prefer the big strips with the lowest moisture content possible.
My tips - don't bother with the stuff with fat on it, it's unpleasant and you'll just end up cutting it off. If you do buy it in big strips instead of the pre-cut stuff then cut it up with a bread knife or a serrated steak knife, or you'll just knack your teeth if you try to eat it whole. This might not be an issue if you get the wetter stuff but I prefer it dry and heavily seasoned.
Get some droëwors too, they're delicious.
This. Our local butcher stocks it and our SA friends rate it highly.I prefer the big strips with the lowest moisture content possible.
My tips - don't bother with the stuff with fat on it, it's unpleasant and you'll just end up cutting it off. If you do buy it in big strips instead of the pre-cut stuff then cut it up with a bread knife or a serrated steak knife, or you'll just knack your teeth if you try to eat it whole. This might not be an issue if you get the wetter stuff but I prefer it dry and heavily seasoned.
Get some droëwors too, they're delicious.
Edited by Mastodon2 on Tuesday 3rd April 19:58
I've just finished £50 worth of biltong and droëwors from biltong direct.co.uk. It was absolutely brilliant. I will try another supplier for comparison.
My preference is for very dry, very lean beef. I think I'll find some chilli droëwors and garlic or paprika biltong for the next round.
My preference is for very dry, very lean beef. I think I'll find some chilli droëwors and garlic or paprika biltong for the next round.
Mobile Chicane said:
Based off this recommendation, I bought some from this site last week and it's good, but not great biltong. I still think the best supplier in the UK is Biltong Direct. The Susman's stuff tastes nice (thankfully, as I've a bag of garlic, chilli and 'basic' to get through) but it's very, very salty. I also prefer solid strips that I can chew up. This sliced and shredded stuff isn't bad, but I like getting my teeth into a really dry, cured strip of beef and shredding it to pieces. I ordered dry with minimal fat but it's still a bit wetter than the best stuff I've had. I could happily eat a whole strip of BD biltong in one go, but this Susman's stuff is so savoury and salty, I don't think I could eat even half as much in one sitting.
I'll enjoy eating this biltong but I'll stick with Biltong Directin future. They are pretty much equal in price.
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