Braai 101
A good thermometer for food is the most important tool you can own, right up [...]
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Braai 101
The best cleaner for your stainless steel braai depends entirely on the mess you're facing. [...]
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Forget dry, boring gammon saved only for Christmas. In South Africa, a perfectly cooked gammon [...]
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Braai 101
We've all been there. You make that split-second decision to grab a sizzling hot grid [...]
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Braai 101
Updated: 3 Sep 2025 A table top gas braai is your secret weapon for quick, [...]
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“Braai” is a word we have all come to love but what are its origins? And why is it uniquely South African? Lets see what under the coals and explore the rich culture of braai and its significance in Braai Culture. A braai traditionally uses wood & charcoal, whereas a barbecue uses gas and electricity. […]
Taking innovation to a new level (Once again), Chad-O-Chef have just launched their all new Boma Braai. The name speaks directly to what this new unit can do but it does not tell you everything. We were lucky enough to attend the launch and get a first hand view of what it looks like and […]
Biltong makes an appearance on the famous American TV Show Duck Dynasty It’s not every day we get to see something from “Africa” on an American TV show, and when we do, it always tends to spark our curiosity. In a episode of Duck Dynasty Willie Robertson receives a package of biltong from South Africa. […]
If you’ve watched any of the previous seasons you’ll know that this truly outdoor South African cooking show is no walk in the park. Ultimate Braai Master season 5 (Premieres Tuesday, 5th September at 9pm on Travel Channel) is set to be no different. EXPECT THE HEAT TO BE TURNED UP ON FULL THIS SEASON We’ll be […]
Knowing what kind of braai wood to use and knowing where to get it are sometimes overlooked, even though they play such a big role in the outcome of a braai… NOTE: If you are unsure of the wood type, check if it is safe to burn first. Some wood types can be noxious or poisonous.
Gas braai vs Wood braai? The burning question continues. As braai purists are all about the wood and sometimes the addition of charcoal, or charcoal alone, depending on a few variables, and the millennials who are focused more on the efficiency of the gas braai. This is a heated debate of (Gas braai vs Wood braai) as […]
Starting a braai fire isn’t exactly something I’d consider a braai master to be having problems with.. Nonetheless it is still something that we all know plays an important role in the braai experience. As without a fire, there will be no braai. This is not the only way of making a fire but simply one of the tried and tested methods […]
These are the Braai Accessories that any true braai enthusiast will need if he is to fulfil his duties as “the chosen one” Every braai master has his own style and his own braai accessories he is most comfortable with so this is not a list of what you MUST have but rather a collection of tools […]
Buying the right braai can be a daunting task… Taking it on oneself to buy a braai can be a daunting task if you are not clued up on all the ins and outs of what goes into the various models and more importantly which model would best suite the situation you find yourself in. This […]
From all of the articles I’ve read, I’ve never seen anyone push out more than 7 reasons why a braai is better than a BBQ. Even though I’ve seen some great points – I personally don’t thats its acceptable for any South African to honestly believe there are only FIVE reasons? I can think of […]