Van Reenen Spicy Biltong is a hot variation of traditional South African beef biltong made by the family-owned Van Reenen Biltong brand. It is produced at Cameeldraai Farm in the Northern Drakensberg region, following a family biltong recipe that has been passed down for more than 150 years.
The product is made from quality cuts of A-grade silverside beef, which are cured, seasoned with a hot spice blend and gradually dried. The brand is associated with Van Reenen Farming, a farm known for raising grass-fed cattle and applying regenerative agricultural practices.
Van Reenen Spicy Biltong combines the concentrated flavour of dried beef with a pronounced spicy aroma and pleasant heat. It has a firm, chewy texture and is intended for those who prefer more intensely flavoured biltong. It can be enjoyed on its own as a protein-rich snack or served with cold beer, on meat platters or alongside cheese.
Producer
Van Reenen Biltong is a family-owned South African biltong producer based at Cameeldraai Farm, situated at the foothills of the Okhahlamba Drakensberg Mountains, approximately 20 kilometres from Bergville in KwaZulu-Natal. Although the brand’s founding year has not been publicly stated, the family uses a biltong recipe that, according to local sources, has been passed down for more than 150 years and dates back to the Great Trek.
The brand is associated with the family-owned agricultural enterprise Van Reenen Farming, which raises grass-fed cattle and cultivates maize, soybeans, wheat and dry peas. The farm follows regenerative practices, including minimum tillage, rotational grazing, cover cropping and on-farm compost production. Its biltong is made from quality cuts of beef, including A-grade silverside, which are seasoned and dried according to the family recipe.
The products are primarily sold at the Van Reenen Biltong & Gift Shop, located within The Outspan Farmstall on the R74 between Bergville and Harrismith. The brand is positioned as a locally produced, farm-based speciality aimed at residents and travellers passing through the Northern Drakensberg region.