What is biltong?

Biltong is air-dried, cured beef — a South African tradition going back 400 years. Meat is seasoned with salt, vinegar, coriander, and black pepper, then hung to air-dry slowly. No cooking, no dehydrators, no sugar. The result is tender, deeply savory, and packed with protein. Full primer: What is Biltong? →

How is biltong different from beef jerky?

Jerky is sliced thin, marinated (usually with sugar or soy), then cooked or smoked. Biltong is cured in vinegar and spices, then air-dried as a whole muscle and sliced afterward — never cooked. That's why biltong is more tender, more savory, and doesn't need the 5–10g of sugar most jerky hides per serving. Read the full comparison →

Is biltong healthy?

Brave is grass-fed beef, sea salt, organic apple cider vinegar, and organic spices — nothing else. Zero sugar, no preservatives, no nitrates. A 2oz serving delivers 32g of complete protein at 90 calories per ounce, with naturally occurring iron and B12.

Is biltong keto, paleo, or Whole30 friendly?

Yes — with zero sugar, zero carbs, and no off-limits ingredients, Brave biltong fits keto, paleo, and Whole30 eating. Why biltong beats jerky for low-carb diets →

What does biltong taste like?

Rich, savory, beef-forward — with the tang of vinegar and the warmth of toasted coriander and cracked pepper. Softer and more tender than jerky. Less like a chew toy, more like thin-sliced cured steak.

Does biltong need to be refrigerated?

No. Biltong was invented to survive long journeys without refrigeration. Stored in a cool, dry place, it stays perfect at room temperature for weeks — gym bag, glove box, desk drawer, summit pack.

How long does biltong last?

Sealed, weeks at room temperature. Once opened, it's best within about a week (it rarely survives that long). For longer storage, refrigerate.

Is biltong raw?

Biltong isn't cooked, but it isn't raw in the way fresh meat is — the salt-and-vinegar cure and the 7-day air-dry transform and preserve it, the same way traditional cured meats like prosciutto are made shelf-stable.

What's in Brave biltong?

Grass-fed beef, sea salt, organic apple cider vinegar, organic coriander, organic black pepper, organic tomato powder. That's the whole list.

How fresh is it when it ships?

We make batches weekly based on orders — hand-trimmed, hand-spiced, air-dried 7 days, then shipped within 24 hours of coming off the racks, with tracking. Free shipping on orders over $100.