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Jack Link's Teriyaki, Original 100g and Biltong packs side by side on a dark red ground

The Jack Link's flavour guide: how to pick the right beef jerky

Original, Teriyaki, Sweet & Hot or Biltong? What actually separates the four Jack Link's products, using the protein, sugar and taste figures rather than the words on the front of the bag.

Beyond Beef: A Guide to Turkey & Chicken Jerky

Turkey and chicken jerky deliver the same protein-first crunch as beef with less fat. Compare Indiana Original turkey, chicken, and beef jerky side by side.

Biltong Isn't Just a Snack: 4 Ways to Cook With It

Biltong isn't just a snack. Turn it into biltong butter, a carbonara-style pasta, salad shavings, or a quick roosterkoek-style sandwich with these four easy ideas.

Droëwors: Biltong's Spicy Sausage Cousin

Meet droëwors, the air-dried South African sausage that snacks like biltong but eats like nothing else. Here is what it is, how it differs from biltong, and how to enjoy it.

Camping Fuel: Why Jerky & Biltong Belong in Your Pack

Jerky and biltong are the original trail food: lightweight, high in protein, and happy to ride around in a warm pack for days. Here is why they belong in your kit and what to pack for your next hike or camp.

Back to School: Snacks That Survive Any Backpack

Granola bars get crushed and fruit goes to mush. Jerky and biltong are the high-protein, low-sugar snacks that actually survive a backpack. Here is how to pack a smarter bag for the new term.

Is Jerky & Biltong Keto? A Low-Carb Guide

Keto and low-carb snacking is a minefield of hidden sugar. Here's the honest, label-reading guide to why beef jerky and biltong fit the plan — and which ones to reach for.

Why Is Beef Jerky So Expensive? The Honest Answer

Jerky costs more per gram than almost anything else in the snack aisle. Here is the actual reason — and it starts with water.

Jerky & Biltong in the Summer Heat: A Storage Guide

Will beef jerky and biltong survive a hot car, the beach, or a summer heatwave? Here's the plain-English field guide to storing, packing, and keeping your dried meat snacks fresh when the temperature climbs.

The Jerky & Biltong Beer Pairing Guide

Salt, smoke and umami meet a cold pint. Our summer pairing guide matches five meat snacks with the right beer — alcohol-free picks included.

The Wild History of Beef Jerky: From Pemmican to Space

From Andean ch'arki to cowboy saddlebags to actual outer space — the surprisingly epic story of how beef jerky went from ancient survival food to the world's favourite protein snack.

The Ultimate Road Trip Snack: Jerky & Biltong

Crisps go stale, chocolate melts, and the service-station hot case is a gamble. Here's why beef jerky and biltong are the ultimate no-cooler road trip snack — plus how to build the perfect stash for summer.