Jerky Quest

[bigmamaAfrica 49]

Dunno if this is the right place to ask but. Is beef Jerky (North America) the same as beef bill tong (South Africa ) ? I'm asking because now I'm craving some dried beef and bill tong's what is available where I live

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[kat27641 34]

I like Perky Jerky - very tender!

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[KristenLe 5,980]

@@bigmamaAfrica It looks like it's the same.

[Daisee68 2,493]

@@bigmamaAfrica - I copied the following from Wikipedia:

"Biltong differs from Jerky in three distinct ways:
The meat used in Biltong can be much thicker due to the slower drying time in dry air conditions; typically biltong meat is cut in strips approximately 1" (25 mm) wide – but can be thicker. Jerky is normally very thin meat.
The vinegar, salt and spices in biltong, together with the drying process, cure the meat as well as adding texture and flavour. Jerky is traditionally dried with salt but without vinegar.
Jerky is often smoked; biltong is never smoked."

Granted it is Wikipedia and not always correct but I thought I would pass it along as it says the biltong is typically thicker. Not sure how far out you are, but if not very, be careful as it may be too tough to properly digest.

[bigmamaAfrica 49]

Thank you @@Daisee68! I was wondering about that actually - regular billtong (which is the easiest to find) is quite thick and i am only about 2 months so maybe best to wait a bit. there is also a softer version, which is sliced more thinly and i think that could be better but its harder to find outside of South Africa..

Gotta send my friend to bring me some when she next travels to SA...

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I love beef Jerky, not a fan of the turkey variety. I could subsist on jerky, almonds and cheese if I had to, honestly.

I hate to admit it, but my favorite jerky is the Walmart brand. You have to look at each bag to make sure you don't get a fattier pack (unless you like that), but it really is good and the price is fabulous.

Like the others have said, always check the carbs. I bought this Hawaiian jerky that was very tasty, but you could see the sugar crusted on the outside. Not good for me. It is shocking how they sneak sugar into everything.