Biltong is the authentic South African version of US beef jerky. The primary difference between the two is that jerky is cooked at high heat and is saturated with preservatives. Biltong is not cooked, rather, it is dry cured and it goes through the same process as salami and bologna etc. Biltong is soft and tender and has no preservatives. Jerky comes in thin slices. Biltong comes in thin slices and sticks.
(Webmasters view: I have been ordering biltong since the age of 18 over in England, since I have been over here in Maryland, Larry's is the best I've had period!, if you don't believe me try it out! For those of us who adore biltong, seriously, in my opinion this is better than the original, and I've had both!
