Jacques Engelbrecht was born in South Africa, but only spent a couple of years there and then immigrated to the USA with his family in 2000. They missed biltong when they migrated, so Jacques and his father would make it at home. Jacques introduced it to his friends, and they loved it so Jacques would sell to his friends at high school. Once Jacques got to college, Jacques accumulated some Read More
Simms – Original Beef Biltong
This Simms brand of biltong is distributed by Aldi Inc., and it is based out of Batavia, Illinois. Aldi is a very large company with grocery stores located in at least 18 countries around the world. This biltong is manufactured by the private label company Marfood USA, located in Taylor, Michigan, as far as we know. Read More
Ayoba-Yo – Spicy 100% Grass-Fed Beef Biltong
The next review for Ayoba-Yo will focus on a 2 ounce/57 gram bag of their spicy flavored 100% grass-fed beef biltong. This spicy flavor is described as having zero sugar, with a special blend of cayenne and chili powder to give a flavorful kick. Ayoba-Yo is an informal term that translates to express amazement, agreement, and approval. This bag was graciously submitted for review by Wian van Blommestein, a member of the van Blommestein family who owns this brand. Read More
Ayoba-Yo – Traditional 100% Grass-Fed Beef Biltong
The next review for Ayoba-Yo will focus on a 2 ounce/57 gram bag of their traditional flavored 100% grass-fed beef biltong. This biltong is advertised to use an authentic South African recipe, proudly made in the USA. Ayoba-Yo is an informal term that translates to express amazement, agreement, and approval. This bag was kindly submitted for review by Wian van Blommestein, a member of the van Blommestein family who owns this brand. Read More
Joburg – Traditional Beef Biltong (Review #2)
The next review on Joburg will focus on a 2 ounce/56 gram bag of their Traditional beef biltong. This bag was purchased at a Fairway store in Woodland Park, New Jersey.
This Joburg brand of jerky is distributed by International Gourmet Kosher Foods, LLC based out of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. As the son of a South African butcher, David Libesman moved to the USA in 1998. Disappointed with the available selection Read More
Joburg – Traditional Beef Biltong (Review #1)
Note: For a recent, live taste review, open Joburg – Traditional Beef Biltong (Review #2).
The first review on Joburg will focus on a 2 ounce/56 gram bag of their Traditional beef biltong. This bag was
ordered online in May 2012.
This Joburg brand of jerky is distributed by Joburg™ Kosher Foods, LLC based out of Merion Station, Pennsylvania. As the son of a South African Read More
The Meat Empire – Traditional 100% Grass-fed Beef Biltong
The next review for The Meat Empire will focus on an 8 ounce/226 gram bag of their traditional flavored 100% grass-fed beef biltong. This biltong is advertised as being perfected by South African meat masters for over 300 years. The bag was graciously submitted for review by the CEO, Quinn Chasan.
This The Meat Empire brand is distributed under the same name of The Meat Empire, and is based Read More
BJO Smoky Mountain – Garlic 100% Grass-Fed Beef Biltong
The next review for BJO Smoky Mountain will focus on a 4 ounce/113 gram bag of their garlic flavored 100% grass-fed beef biltong. This bag was purchased in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, at the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets, where there is a Tinton Falls Beef Jerky Outlet store. As an added bonus, you can sample all of the many flavors in their store.
This BJO Smoky Mountain brand is distributed under the name of The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc., Read More
Lehigh Biltong – Secret Spice Beef Biltong
The next review for Lehigh Biltong will be on a 2.5 ounce/71 gram bag of their secret spice flavored beef biltong. This flavor is advertised to only include six ingredients, which includes a secret spice (salt, beef, pepper, vinegar, coriander, secret spice). This bag was graciously submitted for review by the owner Dan Levy.
This Lehigh Biltong brand is distributed under the name of Lehigh Biltong LLC, and is located in Los Angeles, California. Dan first tried biltong as a Read More
Lehigh Biltong – Traditional Beef Biltong
The first review for Lehigh Biltong will be on a 2.5 ounce/71 gram bag of their traditional flavored beef biltong. This flavor is advertised to only include five ingredients (salt, beef, pepper, vinegar, coriander). This bag was kindly submitted for review by the owner Dan Levy.
This Lehigh Biltong brand is distributed under the name of Lehigh Biltong LLC, and is located in Los Angeles, California. Dan first tried biltong as a Read More