Storing your biltong
So you have some of the good stuff in the house (biltong, Droëwors, Chilli Stix) and you are trying not to finish it in one sitting. First, we applaud you. Second, well done for reading this, because how you store it decides how good it still is next week.
Storing biltong
Biltong is air-dried, which means it needs air. Never store it in a sealed container: that traps moisture and moisture is how biltong goes mouldy.
- Keep it somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight.
- The best way to make it last is the freezer. Freeze it in a brown paper bag, a zip lock bag, or in the vacuum pack we sent it in. When you want some, take it out and let it breathe for an hour. Biltong thaws quickly. Do not defrost it in plastic; use a paper bag or a bowl. Eat it within 3 days of defrosting.
- We vacuum pack everything we send, sliced or whole. Once it arrives, take it out of the plastic and either eat it within 3 days or freeze it. We send it fresh, so we cannot replace something that spoiled because it sat sealed in a warm cupboard.
How long does biltong keep?
Stored properly, several weeks. In the freezer, up to a year. Once the bag is open we would say a week, in a paper bag somewhere cool and dry, for the best texture and flavour.
Do this when your order arrives
Check the package, then store it the way we describe above so it is still good when you want it. We are proud of sending out fresh, tasty product. If something arrives spoiled, message us and we will work it out with you.