AFL is a national institution, so too is footy season snacking. But whilst snacking and footy go hand-in-hand, deciding what – and when – to eat during the game can be as hard as watching your team lose by a point. Take a ‘pie and pint’ at the stadium for example. While this is a […]
Key things to know: Boerewors is a traditional South African coiled sausage seasoned with coriander, black pepper and warm spices like nutmeg and allspice. The best way to cook it is on a braai (barbecue) over medium coals for around 15 to 20 minutes, turning once or twice. Don’t prick the casing, keep the coil […]
Key things to know: Dogs shouldn’t be given beef jerky or biltong made for people. The beef isn’t the problem: the salt, seasonings and spices are. Human jerky is high in sodium and often contains garlic, onion, chilli or pepper, which can upset or harm dogs. If your dog has eaten a lot, or a […]
It is important to know how to store beef jerky and biltong correctly to ensure optimum taste and texture and of course, to ensure food safety too. The DJays Gourmet team has put together this guide to the shelf life of beef jerky and biltong and the right storage methods for our dried meat snacks […]
There’s nothing quite like September in Australia. Spring has sprung, the festive season is around the corner and most importantly, September means footy finals! Footy finals provide the perfect opportunity for a get-together with friends and family – and of course, the food plays a big part in the event. But how do you feed […]
Anyone who has an interest in health and nutrition will be well aware of the key role that protein plays with regards to physical performance as well as recovery. And whilst there’s no debate that protein is the single most important element in building muscle and fuelling muscle repair after exercise, the source of that […]
Key things to know Beef jerky is a practical, portable protein source that may support muscle recovery and repair before and after weight training. This article covers why protein matters for lifters, what nutrients beef jerky delivers beyond protein (including iron, zinc, B12 and magnesium), and why a quality, all-natural jerky beats processed snack bars […]
Key things to know Biltong is one of the most iron-dense, convenient snacks available: a 30g serving of lean beef biltong provides around 35% of the recommended daily intake of iron for adult males. This article covers why iron matters, the difference between haem and non-haem iron, and why a handful of biltong beats most […]
Key things to know The carnivore diet is an all-meat, zero-carb eating plan that eliminates every plant-based food and forces the body into ketosis. This article explains how the diet works, what you can and can’t eat, and why biltong and jerky are among the best snack options for anyone following it: made from nothing […]
Key things to know Clean eating is about choosing whole, minimally processed foods, and both biltong and jerky fit that approach naturally. Made from 100% grass-fed Australian beef, air-dried for around 140 hours with no preservatives or additives, DJays Gourmet’s products have stayed close to their centuries-old origins. This article explains what clean eating actually […]
Key things to know Droewors (pronounced “drewer-vaws”) is a traditional South African air-dried sausage made from ground beef, coriander, black pepper, salt and vinegar stuffed into a natural casing. DJays Gourmet has been making droewors in Perth for over 40 years using the same traditional spice blend and production methods. This guide covers what droewors […]
Key things to know This behind-the-scenes look at DJays Gourmet’s Perth facility covers every step of their jerky-making process, from selecting premium grass-fed topside and silverside, through the marinade stage where flavour profiles are built with natural ingredients, to the slow low-temperature dehydration that sets their jerky apart from fast-tracked commercial alternatives. The result is […]