10/09/2026
🥩 More than just a snack... it's South African history.
Every strip of biltong and every piece of drywors tells a story that goes back hundreds of years.
Long before modern refrigeration, the indigenous people of Southern Africa used drying techniques to preserve meat so it would last through changing seasons and long journeys. When Dutch settlers, known as the Voortrekkers, arrived, they introduced vinegar and spices to the process, creating the rich, savoury flavours we know today.
The result? A food tradition that's been passed down for generations.
🥩 Biltong
Made from whole cuts of beef, biltong is cured with vinegar, salt, coriander, and spices before being slowly air dried. Unlike jerky, it's never cooked or smoked, giving it a tender texture and bold, natural beef flavour.
🌭 Drywors
Meaning "dry sausage" in Afrikaans, drywors is made using the same traditional recipe as boerewors. After being carefully seasoned, it's air dried until perfectly snackable, making it a favourite on road trips, braais, sporting events, and family gatherings.
✨ Snapsticks
A modern take on South Africa's dried meat tradition, snapsticks are thinner, easy to eat, packed with flavour, and perfect when you're after a quick protein snack without compromising on taste.
At African Vibe, we're proud to keep that tradition alive by bringing authentic South African dried meats to our community here in Australia.
💬 Are you Team Biltong, Team Drywors, or Team Snapsticks? Tell us your favourite and why, we'd love to hear your story!
