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SMART BOX

I built a smart biltong box from an IKEA cabinet — here's why.

Why I decided to build a controlled biltong drying box from an IKEA EKET cabinet, what it needs to do, and where the build is heading.

13 MAY 2026 BY DAVEY
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UK
GUIDE

Where to Buy Biltong in the UK: An Honest Buying Guide

The UK biltong market has grown fast. Some of it is excellent. Some of it is rebranded jerky. Here's how to tell the difference and who's worth buying from.

20 APR 2026 READ →
SILVERSIDE
TOP CUT

Which Cut of Beef Makes the Best Biltong?

The cut of beef you choose has a bigger impact on your biltong than almost anything else. Here's what works, what doesn't, and why.

13 APR 2026 READ →
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PROTEIN

Is Biltong Actually Healthy? Here's the Honest Answer

Biltong gets marketed as a health food. Most of the time that's justified — but there are caveats worth knowing. Here's an honest breakdown of the nutrition.

6 APR 2026 READ →
6 DAYS
BRAND STORY

How We Make Our Biltong

No shortcuts, no heat, no mystery ingredients. Here's exactly how Kured biltong is made — from raw beef to finished product — using the same method South Africans have used for centuries.

19 MAR 2026 READ →
BILTONG VS JERKY
COMPARISONS

Biltong vs Jerky: They're Not the Same Thing

Biltong and jerky look similar on a shelf. They're not. Here's the actual difference — in process, ingredients, texture, and nutrition.

12 MAR 2026 READ →
BIL?
TONG
BASICS

What Is Biltong? (And Why Most of What You're Buying Isn't Really It)

Biltong is air-dried, spiced meat from South Africa — and most of what you'll find in UK retailers isn't the real thing. Here's what makes proper biltong different, and why it matters.

9 MAR 2026 READ →
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