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10 Ways To Use Biltong

Snack on it as is for a high-protein, low-carb treat. Add it to salads for a protein boost. Use it as a topping for pizzas or flatbreads. Mix it into scrambled eggs or omelets. Chop it up and add it to sandwiches or wraps. Use it as a garnish for soups or stews. Make biltong-wrapped vegetables for a low-carb alternative to spring rolls. Add it to a cheese board for a savory, meaty option. Use it as a topping for macaroni and cheese or other pasta dishes. Mix it into ground beef or turkey to add flavor and protein to burgers or meatballs.

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What is biltong and Droewors

Most definitely trademark South African snacks. Biltong and Droewors are most definitely trademark South African snacks and represent for many an important area of South Africa food culture. In a country where meat is a daily dietary requirement for most people, these dried meat delicacies come in a variety of textures and flavours, depending on the meat used and the seasoning applied. Generally speaking, South African dried meat, like Biltong and Droewors are made from beef which is hung to dry. Although beef biltong is probably the most popular kind of biltong, many people enjoy biltong made from game and even from ostriches. Hunters' biltong would naturally be made from game, ranging from Kudu to Springbok. This kind of biltong...

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How is biltong typically consumed?

Biltong is typically consumed as a snack, and can be eaten on its own or used as an ingredient in various dishes. It is often enjoyed as a high-protein snack, and is a popular option for hikers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Biltong is also often used as an ingredient in sandwiches, salads, and stews, or as a topping for pizzas and other dishes. Additionally, it is a popular snack to have with a cold beer or a glass of wine. Some people also consume it as part of their workout or diet plans, as a source of protein. Overall, biltong can be consumed in a variety of ways, and its versatility makes it a popular choice for many people....

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Is Biltong Keto Approved?

Is Biltong Keto Approved? A Closer Look at this Low-Carb Snack The ketogenic diet, or "keto" diet, is a high-fat, low-carb diet that has gained popularity in recent years as a weight loss and health improvement tool. One of the key aspects of the keto diet is limiting your intake of carbohydrates and increasing your intake of healthy fats. So, is biltong a keto-approved snack? The short answer is yes! Biltong is a traditional South African snack made from dried, cured meat, typically beef. The meat is sliced thin, marinated in a mixture of vinegar, spices, and sugar, and then hung to dry. The end product is a low carb, high protein, and high-fat snack. This makes it an ideal...

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Is our Beef Grass fed?

Grass Fed/ Grain Fed – what’s it all about? One of our most common questions being ask is “is your beef grass fed or grain fed?” as we don’t label either of ours grass or grain fed. The Grass Fed/ Grain Fed labelling is a confusing subject due to a lot of marketing talk so we don’t call our beef either. The beef we buy are cows raised on small farms and are fed a healthy diet. This means they are fed on grasses like alfalfa and graze naturally, however like most ‘grass fed’ beef they are also fed supplementary feed for a balanced diet and these do contain some form of grain.   Grain feeding became popular in America due to...

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