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Spicy, Savoury, and Satisfying: The Village Butcher’s Beef Chilli Bites
If you love biltong but crave a little extra kick, our Beef Chilli Bites are the perfect choice. Also known as “snapsticks” by cured meat aficionados, these thin, dried beef strips are packed with intense flavour and a generous amount of heat.
Hand-crafted right here in Hauraki, our chili bites are a local favourite for those who find regular snacking a bit too tame. We start with the same premium New Zealand grass-fed beef we use for our steaks, trimming it into slender strips to ensure a consistent, even cure.
The Secret is in the Spice Creating the perfect beef chilli bite is a balancing act. You want heat, but you don’t want to overpower the natural richness of the beef.
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The Marinade: We use a traditional vinegar base to tenderise the meat.
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The Heat: Our custom chili blend delivers a warmth that builds with every bite—spicy enough to wake up your tastebuds, but flavourful enough to keep you reaching for the next piece.
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The Texture: Unlike traditional sliced biltong which can be soft, chilli bites are dried thoroughly. This gives them their signature “snap” or crunch when you bite into them.
A Guilt-Free Spicy Snack Just like our traditional biltong, these bites are a nutritional powerhouse. They are high in protein, low in carbohydrates, and completely free from artificial preservatives.
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Keto Fire: The perfect zero-sugar snack to break the monotony of a keto diet.
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The 3 PM Pick-Me-Up: Skip the coffee; the combination of protein and chili heat provides a natural energy boost to power you through the afternoon.
Perfect Pairings While delicious on their own, beef chilli bites are legendary when paired with the right drink. The dry texture and spicy heat make them the ultimate partner for a cold, crisp lager or a refreshing pale ale. They are a must-have addition to any game day platter or summer BBQ lineup on the North Shore.
Made Fresh in Hauraki Don’t settle for mass-produced sticks that have been sitting in plastic for months. Visit The Village Butcher or order online to taste the difference of small-batch, artisanal curing. Whether you like them hot, dry, and crispy, or with a little bit of give, our chilli bites are the spicy snack you’ve been waiting for.
