Authentic South African biltong, made fresh in our Barrie butchery and shipped across Canada. Choose Original, Hunters or Chilli, fatty or lean, moist or dry, as slabs, sliced or sticks. Air-dried the traditional way with nothing but beef, vinegar, salt and spice. No sugar, no shortcuts.
Biltong is a traditional South African dried meat snack made from whole cuts of beef, cured overnight in vinegar and spices, then hung to air-dry for 7 to 10 days. It contains no sugar, no preservatives, and no cooking. The result is a high-protein, deeply flavourful snack that has been part of South African culture for over 400 years.
The word itself is Dutch; 'bil' means rump and 'tong' means strip. Dutch and Afrikaner settlers developed the technique in the 17th century to preserve meat across the vast distances of the southern African interior. Long before refrigeration, biltong was how you kept meat safe on a journey that could take weeks.
Today, it's far more than survival food. In South Africa, biltong is a national institution sold at every petrol station, packed in every lunchbox, served at every braai. For the millions of South Africans now living across Canada, finding good biltong isn't just a food preference. It's a piece of home.
At Bokkie's, we've been making it in Barrie since 2011.
One of the first things new biltong buyers discover is that it comes in more variations than they expected. The difference is not just flavour, it is texture, moisture, and the experience of eating it.
Fatty biltong is the traditional South African preference. The fat running through the meat becomes rich and almost creamy after air-drying it melts rather than chews. If you grew up eating biltong in South Africa, this is almost certainly what you remember. It is more flavourful, more satisfying, and frankly more indulgent. We strongly recommend trying it if you have not.
Lean biltong is made from trimmed cuts with minimal fat. The texture is firmer, and the flavour is cleaner. It is the preference for most first-time buyers and works well as a straightforward high-protein snack.
Moist vs Dry: biltong can be pulled from the drying process at different stages. Moist biltong is softer and more tender, with a higher water content. Dry biltong has been left longer and has a firmer, more concentrated flavour. At Bokkie's, we aim for a medium-dry finish that works for both preferences.
The classic. Whole cuts of beef cured with coriander, black pepper, salt and vinegar, then slow air-dried for a savoury, perfectly balanced flavour. The one to start with, and our best-seller.
Our boldest cut. A richer, more heavily spiced take on the traditional cure, with deeper, more robust flavour for those who like their biltong with real character.
Everything you love about our Original, with a warm kick of chilli and cracked pepper. Enough heat to notice, never enough to take over.
Biltong's nutrition profile is almost unfairly good compared to most packaged snacks. Because it is made from whole cuts of beef with no fillers, binders, or added sugars, what you get is essentially concentrated beef nutrition protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins in a portable, shelf-stable form.
Biltong is also naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and contains no nitrates, artificial preservatives, or artificial flavorings. The only ingredients are beef, vinegar, salt, coriander, and black pepper.
This makes it one of the few snacks that genuinely works across multiple dietary frameworks at once, keto, carnivore, paleo, low-carb, and high-protein, without compromise.
| Biltong | Beef Jerky | Protein Bar | Mixed Nuts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | 119 kcal | 120 kcal | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 15.0 g | 20.0 g | 5.1 g |
| Carbs | 0.9 g | 6.6 g | 13.8 g | 6.9 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g | 5.1 g | 4.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 3.3 g | 4.0 g | 15.9 g |
| Added Sugar | None | Yes | Yes | No |
| Keto Friendly | Yes | Often No | No | Yes |
| Biltong | Beef Jerky | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | 119 kcal |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 15.0 g |
| Carbs | 0.9 g | 6.6 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Added Sugar | None | Yes |
| Keto Friendly | Yes | Often No |
Values are approximate per 30g serving of lean beef biltong. Actual values vary by brand and preparation.
The most common question we get from Canadians trying biltong for the first time is how it compares to beef jerky. The short answer: they share the same primary ingredient but almost nothing else. Biltong is never cooked or smoked; it is air-dried over 7 to 12 days using vinegar, salt, and spice. Jerky is dehydrated at high heat in a matter of hours, then typically sweetened with a marinade. The result is a thicker, more tender, less sweet product with a completely different flavour and texture.
Zero carbs. No sugar. No artificial anything. Just beef, vinegar, and spice. Biltong fits the keto and carnivore diet frameworks better than almost any other packaged snack available in Canada, and unlike most "keto-friendly" products on shelves, it was never engineered to fit a diet trend. It has always been made this way.
A 30g serving delivers 15–18g of protein with less than 1g of carbohydrates. There is no sugar added at any stage of the process. For keto dieters watching macros, or carnivore eaters avoiding plant-derived additives, biltong is as clean as a packaged snack gets.
Post-workout, mid-hike, or in your gym bag for a long training day, biltong is the highest-protein, lowest-junk snack you can carry. Unlike protein bars that come with a lot of sugar alongside the protein, or jerky that pads out the macros with marinade and fillers, biltong is just beef. Dense, real, protein-rich beef with nothing added that does not need to be there.
It is also shelf-stable at room temperature and requires no preparation. You open the bag and eat. For athletes who plan their nutrition around real food rather than engineered supplements, biltong is a practical daily carry.
Order online for delivery anywhere in Canada, shipped fresh from our Barrie store or shop at our local butcher shop in Barrie. However you shop, you're getting biltong made by South Africans who grew up on it.
The easiest way to get Bokkie's biltong is to order online at bokkiesbiltong.com. We ship across Canada with a flat shipping rate of $15 within Ontario, and $20–$30 for destinations outside Ontario. All biltong is made fresh in our Barrie facility.
Bokkie's biltong is also stocked at select specialty retailers across Ontario: Sanagan's Meat Locker, Garrard India Bazaar, Bakkers General Store, Black Angus Fine Meats & Game
If you are in Barrie or the surrounding area, visit our butcher shop in person. You can buy freshly made biltong, sliced, chunky, fatty, or lean, and browse the full South African grocery range while you are there.
BOKKIE'S Hunters Beef Biltong Jerky 250-270g
Pickup available at BOKKIES WAREHOUSE
Usually ready in 2 hours
No. Biltong is cured with vinegar, salt and spice and air-dried slowly over 7–12 days, never cooked or smoked. Beef jerky is dehydrated at high heat in a few hours and usually sweetened with a sugary marinade. Biltong has more protein, less sugar and a cleaner ingredient list.
Yes. Biltong is high in protein (about 15–18g per 30g serving), low in carbs, and has no added sugar. It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, with no nitrates or artificial preservatives. Just beef, vinegar, salt, coriander and black pepper. That makes it keto-friendly, paleo-compatible and carnivore-suitable.
Yes. Bokkie's biltong is made in our licensed Barrie butchery and shipped across Canada, so you can order authentic South African biltong online or buy it in person in Barrie. Bringing meat across the border is restricted. Buying from a local Canadian butchery like ours is the easy, legal way to get it.
Because most of the moisture is removed, biltong is shelf-stable at room temperature and needs no refrigeration before opening. For the best flavour and texture, enjoy it within a few weeks; drier biltong keeps longer, while moist biltong is best eaten sooner.
