Venison Biltong

Local Cerf Venison Biltong

Naturally free-ranging local Cerf | Lean game meat | Air-dried in-house | Seasonal availability

• Made from locally sourced Cerf venison
• Naturally free-ranging and harvested through hunting
• Characteristically lean, with a distinctive game-meat profile
• Seasoned and slowly air-dried in-house
• Produced in limited batches
• Availability may vary according to seasonal supply

Our Local Cerf Venison Biltong is a distinctive alternative to traditional beef biltong. Naturally lean venison has a deeper game character that works particularly well with traditional biltong seasoning and slow air-drying.

More Info

The venison is carefully prepared, seasoned and slowly air-dried in-house. Its naturally low fat content produces a leaner eating experience than most beef biltong.

The Cerf roam freely before being harvested for us through hunting, making this a genuinely naturally free-range local product. As Cerf venison is a wild-harvested product, colour, shape, texture and availability can vary between batches. This natural variation is part of the character of the product.

Our Venison Biltong is made in limited quantities and may not always be available.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Venison Biltong:

• Straight from the pack
• Thinly sliced on a cheese or charcuterie board
• With mature cheese and preserves
• Chopped over salads
• As part of a mixed biltong tasting platter

Storing & Preserving

How to Store Biltong in Mauritius: Keep It Fresh and Mould-Free

Biltong is cured and air-dried, but that does not mean it is indestructible. Like any ready-to-eat meat product, its quality and shelf life depend on how it is packaged, handled and stored.

Our biltong is sold in brown paper bags or vacuumed for long keeping or transporting abroad. It is best to keep your biltong in a paper bag and avoid refrigerating it immediately as it will dry out quickly. Keep the packet away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

Paper bags are better than plastic ones, as they keep the biltong from 'sweating' so it stays dryer for longer. It is a good idea to shake the bag regularly to promote airflow. If your biltong was purchased very wet, do this a few times a day. Try to eat the biltong within a few days, as it does start to dry out. 

Can biltong be frozen?

Yes, biltong can be frozen if you are not planning to eat it soon. Freezing is particularly useful when buying a larger quantity that cannot reasonably be consumed after opening. It is best to vacuum pack biltong that is going to be frozen.

Frozen biltong should be thawed in the refrigerator. Once thawed, open the packaging, drain the biltong on a paper towel to remove excess moisture and then store in a paper bag or in an airtight container in the fridge.

Freezing can affect texture and flavour, especially over an extended period. 

Our best biltong storage advice for Mauritius

Humidity makes sensible biltong storage particularly important in Mauritius. Keep unopened packets cool, dry and away from direct sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate your biltong, protect it from condensation and enjoy wetter varieties sooner.

And, of course, the easiest way to enjoy biltong at its best is to buy an amount that suits your household rather than storing an open packet for weeks as it will dry out in the fridge.

Stock Enquiries

To confirm availability before ordering, please call us on +230 5972 8702 or WhatsApp us.

Related Products

For a more traditional option, try our Beef Biltong. You can also explore our complete Biltong Collection.

If you're interested in more of our wild venison range or local deer (Cerf) or wild boar please explore our game collection