What do we mean by ‘Soft or Hard’ biltong
10th December 2021
How to choose the perfect biltong
When it comes to choosing your biltong, it can be a bit overwhelming with the choice of soft, medium or hard biltong and fatty or lean. So today, we’re going to explain what all this means to find your perfect biltong!
Soft or Hard Biltong
Soft/Hard means how much moisture you like in your biltong. During the drying process, meat loses weight as it loses moisture. The amount of water loss depends entirely on how “wet” or “dry” the Biltong lover prefers the end product. At St Marcus, we have all of the variants ready for you to pick the biltong that YOU love.
For those who prefer Biltong so dry that it flakes into dust when breaking it into portions- you’ll experience much greater loss of weight than those preferring it “wet”. This is what we refer to as “dry”.
Typically, most people prefer the medium texture, so if you’re buying biltong as a gift and are unsure of what the recipient prefers, then medium is a safe choice. Across our entire range, you’ll be able to have some flexibility in terms of how you prefer your biltong via the drop down boxes so please browse our biltong range.
Fatty or Lean Biltong
Then we have the options of fatty biltong or lean biltong; that’s exactly what it sounds like! Do you like your biltong with fat or without fat?
Some Biltong lovers say that biltong isn’t biltong without fat on it, as it gives a delicious flavour and depth to the snack. Others that are on diets or just prefer a leaner taste to their meats will say that fat is a big no-no. It’s all up to the individual, so we have options of fatty biltong or lean biltong in our range.
How do I know which Biltong is Right for Me?
We pride ourselves on providing you as many ways to enjoy your biltong as possible but this can be a little overwhelming when you are first dipping your toes. As a general rule of thumb, just think about how you like your steaks. Essentially, biltong is a big dried steak, and if you like your steak rare, medium or well done, the same texture is applied to biltong. Same as whether
Getting hungry? Here’s our award-winning original biltong. You can choose exactly how you like your biltong; soft, medium or hard and fatty or lean!
So, how do you prefer your biltong? Tell us!
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