You want to have your biltong spices pre-mixed and ready to use, so all that is left to do is sprinkle them onto the meat before drying or curing. I like to use a mixture of red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, a little bit of sugar (optional) and, sometimes, a tablespoon or two of spice. The next step is technically where the spices come in, but I sometimes like to add them at this stage, too. Meats require different seasonings, so choose the right one for your dish. For instance, beef and game meats such as kudu, springbok, or ostrich will require more robust flavors, such as cumin and coriander, whereas poultry may need something more delicate, like paprika or nutmeg.

Then, don’t forget about the sweet side! Brown sugar is often used as a sweetener in biltong spice blends. Or you could go for something more exotic, like honey or maple syrup, to give your mix some extra depth of flavor. I highly recommend purchasing a biltong dryer. These consist of a box with bars and hooks to hang your meat on, and critically, a fan and light that help to dry the meat and prevent mould from growing. I have seen many a grown man weep at the sight of his well-coddled biltong covered in ominous green-grey fluff! Finally, you’ll need to balance out the flavors and ensure that all the ingredients are evenly mixed. Lightly sprinkle half of the pre-weighed Freddy Hirsch spice over one side of the meat. Ensure that the entire surface of the meat is sufficiently covered by spice; spread out spice lightly by hand. Spice will begin to change colour as it soaks into the meat. Plaaslekker Style droëwors: This product is the same as the ever-popular Plaaswors boerewors, except that it contains a mould inhibitor as a preservative, namely potassium sorbateEgte Plaaslekker: Highly spiced with coriander, pepper, cloves and nutmeg. This is for those that love a little bit more spiciness to their boerewors. Freddie Hirsch biltong spices are all handmade within Cape Town itself, in small batches, to ensure each batch of spice is as fresh as possible.

The cut you use is up to you. Some people believe the better the cut, the better the biltong, but I beg to differ: I think topside or silverside work just as well as more expensive cuts, and at a fraction of the cost. In winter, or in tropical areas where there is a lot of moisture in the air, I recommend that you keep it in the fridge or freezer to prevent it from going mouldy, and then take it out as you need it. In summer months, an airtight container in a cool cupboard should suffice. But, if you’re a bit of a gung-ho cowboy type, you could try setting up your biltong in a dry spot. Simply hang the strips on hooks made from paperclips and point a fan onto them. This will not only help the meat to dry, but it keeps the flies away, too.Whether you decide to use Worcestershire sauce or vinegar or even the type of vinegar will change the taste profile of your final product. When the time is up, use a knife to remove any extra salt – DO NOT PUT THEM OR HOLD THEM UNDER WATER. Take each strip of meat and turn it over in the tray to expose the unspiced side. Repeat the above procedure to spice meat with the rest of the spice. Allow to soak in for a few minutes.

Freddy Hirsch Kalahari Biltong Spice is one of the most popular biltong spices with a fantastic taste suited to all varieties of meat, from beef to game and ostrich. It contains no less than 16 different flavours: garlic, onion, pepper, oregano, coriander, parsley, ginger, nutmeg, mace cardamom, and cinnamon are just some of the ingredients which make up this delicious biltong spice.

Biltong has a distinct flavour profile, characterised by the combination of spices used in the marinade. It is savoury, salty, and often slightly tangy due to the vinegar. The texture can range from relatively soft to quite firm, depending on personal preferences. If you want to take things up a notch, you can make your custom blend of biltong spices! All it takes is combining some of your favorite herbs and spices in equal parts until everything is well blended – think smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion flakes, thyme, and oregano. One of the key biltong ingredients is salt. I believe in using quality salt – either pure sea salt or something like Himalayan pink salt. Not only is it better for your health, but it adds much deeper flavour, too. Try to prevent meat from lying in its own blood; place a draining board in the bottom of the tray to keep meat out of its blood.

Over the years, I have tried many different biltong spices, and in my humble opinion, these five stand out from the rest. To marinate the meat, add some vinegar to a bowl. Submerge the strips briefly to coat them in the vinegar mixture. Make sure to coat the meat thoroughly. Raise the biltong to allow the vinegar to drip away. Step 2 – Determine the herbs based on what kind of meat you’ll use. Season the meat by rubbing the pepper, remaining salt and coriander on all sides until the meat is well crusted in spice.

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Using a dry rub method, you’ll need to mix the seasoning with other ingredients like salt and oil to create a paste-like consistency before rubbing it into the meat evenly. Freddy Hirsch Kalahari Biltong Spiceis one of the most popular biltong spices with a fantastic taste suited to all varieties of meat, from beef to game and ostrich. It contains no less than 16 different flavours: