WHY JERKY CONSUMERS ARE BECOMING BILTONG CONSUMERS? Biltong is tender, flavorful and your kids can pronounce ALL the ingredients! The difference between jerky and biltong is how they are made: Biltong: The meat remains in a vinegar and spice-based marinade until cured. Once cured, it is air-dried then Finally, it’s cut into thick pieces or thin strips and packaged or served as is. Results are tender true meat flavor without all the added sugar and salt. Mass processed Jerky: meat is first sliced into strips, soaked in a sugar and salt mixture, then dried on a rack in a dehydrator or cooked in an oven for up to 12 hours. This often results in drier, tougher pieces of meat with an excessive amount of sugar and salt.