Imagine sipping a refreshing drink on a porch with friends while the sun warms your skin. Your favourite beef biltong smells great when you open a package. You bite down, and the perfect mix of saltiness, spiciness and rich umami taste floods your mouth. If this sounds like your dream snack, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re diving deep into the beautiful world of MSA beef biltong!
Biltong: An Age-Old Tradition with Countless Flavours
Before we begin, let’s examine the delicious appetisers! Biltong, a South African food, is famous worldwide. It starts with premium beef cuts cured and dried with a unique spice combination. Carving thin strips of beef, marinating them in vinegar, salt, coriander, and other secret spices for days, then air-drying them makes traditional biltong sticks. This gives you an intense beef flavour, a firm but moist texture, and a powerhouse dose of protein!
MSA Beef: The Epitome of Quality Beef for Biltong
MSA beef, likewise, is high in quality – and it’s vital to biltong. It’s a very lean cut of meat due to the way biltong is prepared. Entrecote looks for the top round, the leanest cut – sometimes even referred to as a “silver side.” Once cut, the meat is marinated in Entrecote biltong’s top-secret spice rub. It is, of course, spicy; that’s the hallmark of any self-respecting biltong! There’s also a good amount of salt in the rub. There’s also lemon; the acidity will cook the outside of the beef and give it a delightful tang.
For most, the standout feature of beef biltong is the flavour, but it’s that classic texture that separates it from any other snack; it’s dry but bends rather than cracks, and it’s delightfully chewy and tender! Saltiness, spiciness and the full-bodied flavour of beef.
Regarding biltong, the superior marbling (the distribution of fat throughout the beef), flavour profile, and tenderness of MSA beef make it the optimal choice. It’s all about the marbling!! Marbling provides juicy flavour in every bite and is crucial for the biltong preparation.
When done right, the combination of the right cuts of MSA beef and the biltong preparation process creates a snack in a league of its own.
The Art of Making MSA Beef Biltong
Are you looking to get in on the MSA Beef Biltong action? Many appreciate their preferred ready-made snack, but there’s nothing like cooking it yourself and producing something that matches your flavour profile.
Here is a simple step-by-step guide to making MSA Beef Biltong at home:
Step 1: Start with high-quality MSA Beef to ensure that moment of biltong greatness.
Step 2:Thinly slice meat into quarter-inch slices. This thickness ensures proper biltong drying!
Step 3: Mix vinegar, salt, coriander, and spice for marinade. BLT ingredients include pepper, chilli flakes, and Worcestershire sauce, but try others to find your favourite.
Step 4: Put MSA beef strips in a basin and marinate them fully. Make sure to get an even coating on each strip so the flavour is consistent throughout.
Step 5: Add beef strips from the bowl into another clean, dry container to allow them to marinate for at least 12 hours. This gives the flavours a chance to develop fully.
Step 6: After marinating the beef, take it from the container and blot it dry with a paper towel.
Step 7:Hang marinated beef strips in a cool, dry, well-ventilated room without touching them. You may air-dry beef for a few days depending on texture and freshness. Longer drying makes them chewier.
Step 8: After drying, chop your beef biltong into bite-sized pieces and enjoy the flavour!
Of course, making MSA beef biltong is an art. Practice makes perfect, so have fun experimenting with different spices, marinades, and drying times until you develop your signature biltong masterpiece!
The Sensory Journey: Exploring the Pleasures of MSA Beef Biltong
Embark on a sensory pleasure trip as we explore the wonder of MSA beef biltong – a voyage delving into this snack queen’s visual, aroma, and taste sensations.
There is no denying it: a packet of MSA beef biltong is a visual delight – all those perfectly sliced strips showcasing the natural textures and marbling of the meat make for one seriously good-lookin’ snack. And talk about colour! The rich, deep tones are a clear indication of the quality and freshness of the beef. Our mouths are watering already! The winning on the purchase of MSA Biltong. Opening the biltong bag releases the most lovely scents. The marinade’s spices and ingredients tantalise your senses and prepare you for the meal.
The real magic is that first mouthful. MSA beef biltong explodes in flavour as you bite into it. Beef’s saltiness, spiciness, and umami. It all blends perfectly, leaving you desiring more with every bite.
Pairing Possibilities: Elevating Your MSA Beef Biltong Experience
While MSA beef biltong is pure bliss, many pairing possibilities can take your snacking experience to even greater heights. Here are a few ways to indulge in MSA beef biltong along with some delicious drinks:
- Craft Beer: Pair your MSA beef biltong with a cold craft beer. The hoppy bitterness or the smoothness of a pale ale can be an ideal complement to the richness and flavours of biltong
- Red Wine: A full-bodied red wine, like a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Shiraz, can create a delightful harmony with the savoury flavours of MSA beef biltong
- Creative Mocktails: For non-alcoholic options, experiment with different pairings that bring out the best in your biltong. Try pairing ginger with your biltong, citrus, or even something with a smoky undertone. Each of these will offer a unique flavour synergy.
- Culinary Creations: Elevate your MSA beef biltong beyond snacking to the next level by using it in your favourite dishes. Sprinkle it atop salads, toss it with pasta, or include it on a charcuterie board for just one example of the allure it can add to your dish.
The bottom line is to explore and find what tastes right. Whether you bask in the MSA beef biltong flavour on its own or take full advantage of the pairings, your expansive imagination is the only limitation for MSA beef biltong ventures.
In Summary
MSA beef biltong is the unique convergence of the historical tradition of biltong and MSA beef’s impeccable elegance. Its savoury flair, gentle chew and universal charm have earned it a special place. Whether you opt for MSA beef biltong on demand or trap its thrall by going homemade, its flavours will carry you off to the ends of South Africa and back. So, pull up a seat, put your feet up and relish MSA beef biltong’s outright masterpiece – a protein-packed snack that will never cease to torment by The Jerky Co.!
