Tuesday 26 December 2017

Are You Ordering Your Beef Jerky And Biltong From Online Stores?

The mere name of the African biltong tends its lovers to go bonkers. This absolutely lip-smacking delicacy is beyond any comparisons and descriptions; whether you talk about its tastes, flavors, meaty texture or the addiction it offers.

And all due to this, the fans are up, crazily searching for these dried meat delicacies in every store near their living vicinity.


And those who do not get them in offline stores do order beef jerky online from some popular online sellers. Are you too one of the crazy lovers of biltong and jerky who orders these products online? If so, this one is for you.

Before You Buy From An Online Store:

It is very essential to know the kind of meat products you obtain when you can never sense them until they arrive at your doorsteps.

Jerky and biltong could be prepared from a number of meats and the stores could always contain buffalo jerky, venison jerky, turkey jerky, chicken jerky, ostrich jerky and various other kinds too, besides their regular beef products.

And as of this, it is very essential to do a proper research and get only the specific meat products you desire.

Most of them love beef jerky and biltong more than any other kind of meat. Needless to mention, they always look for stores who offer beef products only. However, your research still does not end here.

When looking for beef jerky and biltong, it is preferable to ensure that the products are prepared from lean portions of grass-fed beef only.

Is it a necessity?

No, it’s absolutely not. You could get any form of other portions too, but grass-fed beef is believed to offer more benefits to the body and leaner portions of meat do not offer that extra fat. Plus, jerky made of lean meat portions would also have a better shelf life.

Some Other Considerations:

This is in fact in the form of some questions:

·       Are you sure that the beef jerky and biltong products you choose are MSG-free?

·       Are these products vacuum sealed to ensure their freshness for long?

·       Does the online site offer a variety of products so that you could choose them according to your needs?

·       Does their online site contain reviews from the other customers which could help you buy their products with confidence?

If you could obtain a positive reply to all these questions, no doubt your online store is a good one to buy the meat products you love.

Buying your meats and other eatables is never an offense. But if you do this negligently, you yourself invite hoards of troubles with the consumables you get.


Stay safe and always mind the above considerations when you order beef jerky online.  

Busting The 5 Popular Myths About Lip-Smacking Beef Jerky

There are innumerable names to denote the South African delicacies biltong and jerky. And whether you call them chili bites, droewors, peri peri biltong or peri peri droewors, the dried beef of biltong in any of these forms is enough to spell a magical charm on your tongue.

However, with all the magic associated, there are some popular disbeliefs too.And if you are the one that stands a dedicated follower of these dried meat delicacies, here are some popular myths relating your favorite meaty eatables:


Myth 1: Beef Jerky Is A Warehouse Of Sugars

If you consider the fact, the traditional form of beef jerky has negligible sugars etc. And it all depends on the kind of brand of the biltong, jerky or droewors that you purchase.

For instance, different brands have different kinds of flavors and could be made of different portions of beef. Some are lean, some are not. Some others are grass-fed, while their counterparts may not enjoy such a pleasure.

All-in-all you need to do a proper research before buying.

Myth 2: Beef Jerky Is Way Too Pricey

You could never compare beef jerky with your regular snacks such as potato chips and burgers. Jerky is all beef and beef would always be a bit more expensive than any kind of your regular snacks.
However, do not deem it to be out of your reach. You could do a bit of research and get a good online website to buy these dried meat delicacies in a pocket-friendly manner.

Myth 3: Beef Jerky Could Not Be Prepared At Home

Do not believe even a word if it is said so. Beef jerky and biltong could be easily prepared at home when you get the right portions of lean and grass-fed beef. Plus, you need a perfect blend of themarinade to get the best flavors in your meat products.

However, what is tougher is the drying process of the meat, which either needs a dehydrator, or is done carefully in an oven. And all due to these intricate jobs, people prefer buying these products from stores, rather than preparing at home.

Myth 4: Beef Jerky Is Not Meant For Kids

Well, wrong again. Beef jerky is meant for all and people of all the ages could enjoy this snack.
So if you have a kid who could chew these meat portions well, there is no harm in offering them a handful of beef jerky.

Myth 5: You Could Use Any Portions Of Meat For Preparation

For the best taste and flavors, beef jerky is prepared using some specific portions of meat which have a negligible fat content. Fat in the meat tends to delay the drying process and also turns it rancid too quickly.

Therefore, for biltong, jerky, droewors or similar other products using some specific cuts of meat is almost obligatory to obtain the supreme taste you desire.


These are some of the popular myths that you need to know and also the real scenario behind them.

And beef biltong and jerky are always the most lovable snacks which you could obtain from a reliable online store to enjoy them in various ways. Get the best and overlook the rest. 

Honey Barbeque Jerky: The Wondrous Melt-In-Your-Mouth Relish

If you expect a vivid intro to the taste and texture of South African beef jerky here, expect to get none. We are not telling that this is one of the most mouth-watering dishes in the world.

And we also won’t tell that this dried meat recipe has innumerable fans in the world, whether you consider eating some of its major forms such as biltong in USA or Droewors in Argentina.

Having informed you nothing as aforementioned, we would head straight to prepare a delicious beef jerky dish which is quite a popular one. You could call it as ‘Honey Barbeque Jerky’ and its sweet and tangy flavors are bound to match the desires of your taste buds.

And what’s more interesting is that the final jerky dish you obtain is way better than the normal jerky you acquire from the market.

Let us know the ingredients you need for this:





·       Meat or Meat Strips- 1 lb (lean portions)
·       Honey- half a cup
·       Ketchup- half a cup
·       Butter- one-fourth of a cup
·       Dijon mustard- 1 teaspoon
·       Vinegar- 1 tablespoon
·       Brown sugar- 2 tablespoon
·       Soy sauce- 1 tablespoon
·       Garlic- 1 clove (grated)

·       Chili powder- according to your taste.

Preparation Method:

·       Cut the meat into thin slices. However, if you do not wish to do this, you could order beef jerky strips from some store, which could even contain some flavors.

·       Take a bowl and combine all the ingredients well. Put the meat strips in the marinade and let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for just a few minutes (refrigerating it before is an optional step).
·       Take the ingredients out and let them sit in the open till they reach the room temperature.
·       Simmer them in a pan for about 5 minutes. Allow it to cool after this.

·       Take a container and keep the meat about 3 to 4 layer deep in it. As you spread the layer, spoon a mixture of sauce over each layer

·       Cover this container tightly and transfer it to the refrigerator again, this time keeping it for about 6 to 12 hours and turning it occasionally.

·       Remove it from the refrigerator and transfer it to a dehydrator. This container with the meat is kept in the dehydrator for about 24 to 36 hours.

Once done, take this out and allow it to cool at room temperature. And here it is, your self-prepared honey barbeque jerky that is too tempting to resist. You could transfer it to an airtight container and keep it for some days.

This modified form of South African beef jerky is enough to drive you crazy with its taste.

But if you love the jerky and biltong more in its traditional taste, you could get them from your favorite online stores and enjoy them at your leisure. These dried meat recipes would satisfy you in any form you consume them. Do not forget to taste the modified version. 

Monday 27 November 2017

Best Biltong Salads Which You Could Easily Prepare At Home



The meaty delight- South African biltong could be used to prepare innumerable dishes, besides eating them as they are. You could prepare salads, appetizers and main course dishes which are absolutely scrumptious.

Given below are some of the salad recipes that contain biltong or jerky as one of their major ingredients and offer supreme health benefits when combined with fruits, veggies, nuts and cheese etc.
  
Biltong And Avocado Salad And Feta Cheese:

Get the deliciousness of biltong with the freshness of avocado, cucumber and lime juice and then get the punch of Feta Cheese (Plain Yogurt could also be used). This amazing salad is bound to spell its magic on your taste buds.

Biltong Citrus Avocado Salad:

Wish for that extra sweet and tangy effect with the biltong? Combine it with oranges, grapefruit, avocado oil, goat’s cheese, water cress and season it lightly with salt and pepper. This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and extremely lip-smacking to draw the interest of your taste buds.

Biltong Salad With Spicy Nuts:

Combine the chopped biltong with some delicious nuts such as cashew nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, feta cheese and dry chili flakes. Add a bit of salt, black pepper and smoked paprika to turn it awesome crunchy salad that has various health benefits too.

Roasted Butternut Salad With Biltong:

Have you ever heard of something like this? Well, it contains tangy butternut, some fresh herbs such as lettuce and feta cheese to compliment its appearance and taste. And when you taste it once, you would always want more of it. 

Biltong Caprese Salad:

This rich biltong salad takes only 5 minutes to get ready and is loaded with some extremely delicious ingredients such as exotic tomato mix, mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, fresh basil leaves and olive oil, apart from your favorite biltong. And this is one of the easiest things on earth that compliments the taste of biltong a great deal.

Sweet and Sour Biltong Salad:

It contains lettuce, diced watermelon, diced paw-paw, feta cheese and blue cheese too. And with such a delicious combination, you could yourself imagine the kind of creaminess and cheesiness that the dish would portray. Plus, the natural colors and extra-scrumptious nature of the dish would have all the more magic on your taste buds.

These are some of the most delicious salad recipes that have one of the major ingredients as biltong. You could obtain beef jerky in wholesale and save a lot of cost on these items when you buy them online. 

Biltong and jerky are equally applicable in preparation of all such scrumptious dish. Try them today to get the magic on your tongue.

Biltong-Parmesan-Mayo Burger- A Treat That Satisfies Your Heart



What are some of the best uses of South African beef jerky and biltong? Most of you would suggest eating them as they occur- packed and delicious.
And how about turning these dried meat products into an absolutely scrumptious appetizer? Yes, biltong, jerky or Droewors, you could add them to any of your favorite food items and turn them all the more interesting in terms of their taste. 
 Here is a quick recipe to prepare a lip-smacking burger that contains your favorite biltong and is enough to satisfy your taste buds. This is an easy burger recipe that takes only about 25 minutes to get prepared and serves 2 people.

Ingredients Needed:

·       Biltong- about 30 grams
·       Parmesan- 30 gram, finely grated
·       Readymade beef burger patties- 2
·       Mayonnaise- 3 tablespoons
·       Mustard- 2 teaspoon
·       Seeded burger buns- 2
·       Tomatoes- Thinly sliced for toppings
·       Beetroot- raw and shredded
·       Watercress (optional)

How To Prepare:

To prepare the delicious burger, here is what you need to do:

·       Chop the biltong or Droewors finely and mix it with mayonnaise & parmesan. Keep the mixture on one side.

·       Slice the buns into halves and toss them on a heated pan with butter. Next, sprinkle some olive oil or butter in a pan (you could also use a hot grill) and place the readymade patties to brown them. This would take about 5 minutes.

·       Take the buns and spread the mayonnaise, parmesan and biltong mixture generously. Place the beef patties and top them with tomatoes, shredded beetroot, and watercress. 

·       If you find it necessary, you could sprinkle a bit of salt, black pepper and other spices to turn it more interesting 

·       On to another part, spread the mustard evenly and place it on the other part. 

And ta-da- here is your delicious biltong burger that is creamy, cheesy and absolutely delicious to hush your hunger. Serve it hot and gulp it soon.

You could increase the ingredients to prepare more of it for your friends and group, and offer them the heavenly taste of biltong- something which they might not have tasted ever.

Besides normal traditional biltong and jerky, you could use the newer peri-peri biltong and chili bites etc. to add more of flavor to your burger and explode your mind.

These dried meat products (biltong and jerky etc.) have satisfied innumerable people across the world and now it’s your turn to enhance the traditional taste with just a bit of effort. 

Wait. Troubles getting biltong or jerky? Search the internet and get various online stores that are extremely reliable and offer you the best consumables at cost-effective prices.

Sunday 26 November 2017

Biltong And Eggs- Your Perfect Sunday Brunch



It has been reported that the health-conscious men are now more often checking wholesale beef jerky prices. Why? Because this protein-packed meaty delicacy supplies a lot of nutrients (proteins majorly) and fulfills the taste needs as well.
And now, you could turn this healthy dish healthier by combining it with eggs. Yes, we are talking about ‘Jerky Omelette’, which is simple to prepare, extremely delicious to lure your taste buds and offer various health benefits too. 

Here is how you could prepare this absolutely lip-smacking dish:
Ingredients Needed:

·       Biltong- about 2 Oz
·       Eggs- 4, large
·       A tablespoon of unsalted butter
·       A tablespoon olive oil
·       Half a teaspoon vegetable oil
·       Tomato- 1, small
·       Jalapeno 1
·       About half a cup of baby spinach
·       Shallots- 2
·       Red chili pods- 4, dried
·       Salt and pepper as per your taste

Before Actual Preparation: 

Keep all the ingredients ready and dice the shallots, biltong, spinach, tomatoes, and jalapeno separately.

Preparation: 
  
Crack 4 eggs in a bowl. Add salt, black pepper and dry chili peppers. Beat  the eggs till they turn to be a frothy mixture. 

·       Take a skillet and heat it. Add butter and melt it, coating the pan completely. 
·       Into another pan, add vegetable oil and add all the diced ingredients except the spinach. Stir them till they turn soft but do not turn them fully brown. Once they turn tender, turn the heat off and keep them in a separate bowl.
·       Add the egg mixture to the skillet with butter and gather the same into the middle using a circular motion. In the process, any uncooked portion could be spread evenly on to the pan and you would never require flipping your omelet for cooking it on the other side.

·       When the eggs are almost fully cooked (but a bit runny), add chopped biltong, spinach and the stir-fried mixture kept in the bowl. Cook this for about a minute more.

·       Turn the heat off and fold the omelet to serve it hot. This could be enjoyed with a delicious cup of coffee. 

And here it is- your perfect Sunday treat which has you favorite peri peri biltong and eggs. While this delicious recipe offers you the required amount of nutrients, it could be prepared in just a few minutes and without any hefty ingredients or process.

So treat yourself with this absolutely lip-smacking recipe and share it with your friends too. Biltong already has millions of fans around the world, and with eggs, you could yourself imagine the kind of scrumptious dish you could prepare.