Braai 101
A good thermometer for food is the most important tool you can own, right up [...]
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Braai 101
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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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If you’re planning to install a built-in braai and need guidance on built-in braai models and sizes, then you should continue reading. Being the Home of Braai, we know what all those braai’ers out there are building and buying. So, we want to share what we know about our fellow South Africans’ built-in braai models and […]
One thing South Africa can be thankful for is the weather that allows for all-year braai’ing. Yes, it gets cold and rains but if you considered all the built-in braai factors, then no climatological event will stand in your way. So, what are the most important points to consider for a built-in braai? How do you […]
Running shoes, jeans, outdoor gear, cars, music, drinks, everything has a brand. Everything is a brand. Likewise, in the world of Braai, brands have also been established. Think of a built-in braai, potjie pot, gas, and kettle braai, you think of certain brands. Name a popular built-in braai brand and Megamaster probably comes to mind first. Think […]
You bragged about hosting the best South African braai (after one too many melkterts) and now you need guidance to make sure you got it all covered. Or, maybe it wasn’t the melkterts and you’re simply looking for braai ideas to improve your hosting and entertaining skills. So, when it comes to hosting and entertaining, […]
To braai or not to braai? Asked nobody. Ever. Braai’ing (noun braai) is deeply ingrained in South African culture. Not only is it a national sport, but there’s also a public holiday called Braai Day. If the whole country knows how to braai, we would have 55+ million braai ideas. Instead, we narrowed it down […]
Spices and herbs, other than the meat itself, are the fundamental building blocks of any good brazil. This is actually applicable to any cooking situation. Become the flavor of the month with this basic introduction to herbs and spices. TIP: By eating each element of the dish on its own you can acquire the combinations […]
A sharp knife is a braai & kitchen tool you can’t live without, however blunt that statement may be, this tool is sometimes overlooked. Cutting clean through a steak or tomatoes with a good knife can make this dull task become instantly satisfying again. Yet knowing which knife to use is just as important and that’s why we have compiled […]
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.
Hangovers, the gift found at the bottom of every alcoholic drink. It’s safe to assume we have all had a post-braai hangover before and that they are by no means pleasant. Don’t fret just yet because we have a DIY remedy to help hydrate you by replenishing water and electrolytes in you body. Now that […]
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 […]