The Biltong ChIef BLOG
Enjoy the Biltong Chief blog. We aim to provide you with some useful and insightful information on the various products we stock.

The Maillard Reaction – What is it?
Discover how the Maillard reaction turns a simple steak into a flavour-packed masterpiece. Get the tips you need here!

Tips to Eating Healthy in 2023
How we fuel our bodies has such an important role in our health, follow these quick tips in 2023.

How to Cook a Smoked Gammon Ham?
Christmas is just around the corner and with it comes another chance to get creative in the kitchen! A glazed and smoked gammon ham is

An Introduction to South African White Wines
South Africa produces some of the most delicious and vibrant white wines in the world. From table blends to estate bottlings, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about white wines from the region.

A South African Wine Starting Point
South Africa has nearly a 400-year history of producing wine and some of the oldest vines in the world. Learn more about this amazing wine producing country.

The Best Wine Pairing for Seafood and Fish
Whether you’re preparing an entire seafood barbecue or just some prawns and salmon on the grill, finding the best wine for your seafood helps bring out its flavours and elevate your meal. In this article, we’ll walk you through the best practices for pairing wine with seafood.

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Wine
If you’re just getting into wine, it can seem overwhelming, confusing, and too complex to even begin learning about. We’ve outlined the basics you need to know to navigate that wine shop you’ve always wanted to go to.

What is Biltong? Everything you need to know about biltong
The market for biltong is booming and this high protein, low additive, ready-to-eat meat snack is here for the long haul. But what is it?

What are the different types of pork ribs?
Knowing what each type of pork rib is can be a little bit tricky at times. If you don’t know the difference between each pork rib variant, this guide is what you need to make your decision easier.

What is and how to cook a delicious Hanger Steak
Also known as the “butchers secret” the hanger steak is a real treat and can be tricky to get your hands on. What is all the fuss about?

Don’t know where to start when smoking a Beef Brisket?
Smoked beef brisket is a delicious way to use your barbecue or braai for larger cuts of meats. Using our method, you’ll cook a juicy, flavoursome, smokey beef brisket using six easy steps.

What Bottle of Wine Should I Buy for a Dinner Party?
Here is a simple guide to inform your choice of wine to buy and drink at your next dinner party. Be it red or white, you will want a bottle that is enjoyed and remembered.

Tomahawk Steaks – A Cut Above the Rest
The Tomahawk is tender, it’s rich and naturally juicy. This steak is cut from the fore-rib of the animal and has a large amount of inter-muscular fat, which creates that fantastic marbling effect you want to see in a steak.

How to Make the Perfect Roast Chicken
This dish is wholesome, simple and bursting with mouthwatering flavours. You probably already have some, if not all, of the herbs and spices used in this recipe at home.

How to Cook Steak: The Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to cook a steak using the four easy steps with tips included for seasoning, cooking, resting & serving.

How to Bake Salmon Like a Chef
Once you’ve finished reading this quick and easy guide, you will know how to bake salmon for your family and friends like a chef. Wholesome,

Grain-Fed Beef vs. Grass-Fed Beef
Have you ever heard the saying, “you are what you eat”? Well, this famous phrase rings true for what your food eats too. The food

What is a Ribeye?
A ribeye is a cut of beef steak that is generally cooked through grilling or frying.

Wine Producer – AA Badenhorst Family Wines
AA Badenhorst Family Wines are grown, made and matured on Kalmoesfontein farm in the Swartland appellation of South Africa.

A Complete Guide to the Best Cuts of Steak
What is a beef tenderloin, ribeye, sirloin and tomahawk steak?

How to make Beef Wellington like Gordon Ramsay
Make Beef Wellington like Gordon Ramsay using beef tenderloin

How to make Oxtail Stew
Deliciously rich oxtail stew recipe, with oxtails braised in red wine and stock, with onions, parsnips, and carrots.

Celebrate Pinotage Day
Celebrate Pinotage Day with this $1,000 giveaway

How to light the perfect braai / BBQ
The Chief knows how important getting the fire set up for your braai/bbq so below is a bit of help on “How to light the

Health benefits of biltong
A great piece by the team at Bull & Cleaver who originally posted the below. Edits of the original content have been made. Biltong was

Tiger Prawn Curry
Looking for a wholesome family meal, try this lip-smacking prawn curry. This recipe and video is put together by Woolworths Taste, the original recipe can