Biltong at Butcher Block – Your Questions Answered
Butcher Block is home to some of Mauritius’ finest biltong and dried meats. All our biltong and drywors is made in-house, in a custom-built drying room, giving us full control over quality and flavor. From premium A-Grade South African beef to locally sourced Cerf (venison), here’s everything you need to know before ordering.
What is Biltong?
- Biltong is a traditional South African dried meat snack, similar to jerky but thicker and air-dried.
- Made from premium cuts of beef or venison, seasoned with spices and air dried slowly to preserve flavor and tenderness.
- It is perfect for snacking, gift packs, BBQs, or braais.
- At Butcher Block, all biltong is dried in-house in our custom-built drying room for consistent quality.
Explore Our Biltong & Drywors Range
- Beef Biltong: Made from premium A-Grade South African beef
- Venison Biltong: Made from locally sourced Cerf (deer)
- Beef Biltong Snapsticks – convenient beef biltong sticks in small trays
- Beef Biltong Chilli Bites – our biltong snap sticks in spicy seasoning
- Drywors: Our dried beef sausage, ready to eat and delicious
- We also have a range of custom-built Biltong Cakes perfect for gifting - you can find these in our biltong section here and here.
View our whole biltong range here.
How You Buy Biltong at The Butcher Block
- Most of our biltong and drywors are sold per piece, not by pre-set pack sizes.
- In-store customers can select the exact pieces they want from our biltong cabinet.
- Online we give you the choice of whether you want your biltong fatty or lean, sliced or whole etc.
- Snapsticks and chilli bites are sold in pre-packaged portions of varying weights.
- Custom Orders: We can batch-produce gluten-free biltong seasoned simply without any gluten-containing spice mixes.
Our Production Process: Made In-House for Full Quality Control
We have a custom-built, full-capacity drying room to hang and dry biltong in-house. All products are prepared and dried on-site, ensuring freshness, flavor, and consistency. Our process allows small batch and custom orders, perfect for events or gift packs.
Best Ways to Store Your Biltong & Drywors
- Keep biltong and drywors dry and cool, away from direct sunlight.
- Short-term storage: Airtight container at room temperature, 2–3 weeks for fully dried biltong.
- Long-term storage: Refrigerate or freeze thicker cuts for extended freshness.
- Snapsticks and chilli bites (pre-packaged) can remain at room temperature if unopened.
- Avoid moisture to prevent spoilage or uneven drying.
- If you’re traveling with your biltong, we can also vacuum-pack for you.
Biltong FAQ:
What types of biltong and drywors do you sell?
We sell beef biltong, venison biltong, beef snapsticks, chilli bites, and drywors. Most are sold per piece or small packs, depending on the product.
How do I choose my biltong?
Online you can choose your biltong type and whether or not you want it sliced or whole. If you want to pick personally, visit our biltong cabinet in-store and pick the pieces you want. Our staff can slice to your desired thickness for you.
Is your biltong processed in-house?
Yes. All biltong and drywors are prepared in-house and hung to dry in our custom-built drying room for full quality control.
Do you sell pre-packaged biltong by weight?
Of course, if you're ordering online you choose your biltong by pre-selected weight options. In-store only snapsticks and chilli bites are pre-packaged in varying weights. Other biltong and drywors are sold per piece from the cabinet.
How should I store my biltong to keep it fresh?
Keep it dry and cool, away from sunlight. Short-term: airtight container at room temperature (2–3 weeks). Long-term: refrigerate or freeze. Pre-packaged snapsticks or chilli bites can remain at room temperature if unopened. Dryer Climates can keep their biltong in the recyclable kraft paper bags & kept in a cool dry place like a cupboard. Humid Climates should keep their biltong in the recyclable kraft paper bags & kept in a fridge. Extended Storage Periods of up to 3-months; the biltong can be stored & frozen within a plastic bag in the freezer. Biltong can then be taken out the freezer and within 1-hour of thawing - it should usually be ready to be eaten at a preferred temperature again.
Can I order gluten-free biltong?
Yes! We can custom-make batches of gluten-free biltong using simple seasoning without any gluten-containing spice mixes.
Is your Biltong Halaal Certified?
Although our meat suppliers are Halaal certified, our facilities are not yet Halaal Certified.