THE GARLIC BURGER CHARTER
With this burger we are not going to beat about the garlic plantation. It is our explicit intention to have the recognisable flavour of garlic ever present. Let’s clear something up – there is no such...
View ArticleCREAMY GARlIC MUSHROOMS (ON TOAST)
I’m a big fan of mushrooms, onions, garlic and cream as individuals. Together they create an exquisite taste, or as Aristotle used to say, ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts’. It’s a nice...
View ArticleSCHWEINSHAXE (BRAAIED PORK KNUCKlES)
Schweinshaxe is a German dish, famous the world over. You start off by cooking pork hocks or eisbein until they are very tender. Then you braai them over hot coals to give them a great flavour and make...
View ArticleRump Steak Shawarma
Döner also known elsewhere in the world as shawarma, kebab or pita bread is the most popular street food in the German capital city Berlin. It consists of a flat pita bread filled with various...
View ArticleCHICKEN CAESAR BURGER
For many years, the Caesar has been one of the world’s classic salads. But as a chicken burger on the braai, we are giving this flavour combination the chance to reach its full potential. First, a...
View ArticlePORK SCHNITZEL
The great thing about the braai is that you can make any food on the fire. This schnitzel recipe is based on the original from Germany where it was made on a stove but as always, everything is better...
View ArticleEnter the National Braai Tour 2017
After the success and global appeal of the 2014, 2015 and runaway mayhem of the 2016 version of the National Braai Tour, we are very excited and looking forward to 2017. Our simple aim is to take a...
View ArticleSEARED TUNA WITH SESAME SEEDS
As with any fish you want to braai, the most important thing is to make sure the tuna is fresh. The only way to do that is to buy it from a trusted, reputable fishmonger who can tell you exactly where...
View ArticleBOLOGNESE
My family started making spaghetti bolognese on the fire during camping trips in Botswana and Namibia when I was a teenager. As much as I like braaied steak and boerewors, you can’t eat that every...
View ArticleLAMB SHANK CURRY POTJIE
When you find yourself travelling through the Karoo, make sure to stock up on the local Karoo lamb meat. Lamb shanks need time on the fire, the longer you leave the shanks on the fire to simmer over...
View ArticleREVOLUTION CHICKEN
During a day-long braai session with members of the Swartland Revolution, I was introduced to this style of chicken wing eating. Although their cause is actually about wine, you will agree that this is...
View ArticleCURRY MINCE JAFFLES
This is a great recipe to prepare a day before when you are going on a road trip. Remember to pack your jaffle maker, extra fire wood and your tongs on top so you have easy access to it, to stop next...
View ArticleSMOG BURGER
Pizza fans will appreciate that this burger is quite clearly inspired by the SMOG pizza; Salami, Mushroom, Onion and Green Pepper. It’s a globally popular flavour combination for wood-fired pizzas and...
View ArticleTour de Braai
Our Goal We are delighted to present you with a new concept: Tour de Braai – Travel on Gravel, the easiest and most relaxed multi-day cycling stage ride in South Africa. Tour de Braai aims to give...
View ArticleMASSAMAN BEEF CURRY POTJIE
The massaman flavour combination has been around for centuries and has truly stood the test of time. It’s traditionally and best made in a potjie on the fire, and it’s made with beef, as opposed to...
View ArticleNational Braai Tour Information
2017 National Braai Tour Route This is the route we intend to take but if factors within or beyond our control change, we might take a different route. We’ve chosen this route to take you through some...
View ArticleCoffee-Spiced Steak
When exposed to the searing heat of a braai fire, ground coffee beans develop a flavour that complements braaied steak really well. Curiously, it actually makes a beef steak taste even more like a beef...
View ArticleMustard Ice Cream and T-Bone Steak
In life, ice cream always make things better. In the case of mustard-flavoured ice cream, it even improves braaied steak! This is for a number of reasons. Firstly, it sounds cool and it looks amazing...
View ArticleBushveld Steak Rösti
The whole is more than the sum of its parts. This is not only true for the ingredients of this recipe, but also the role players in its creation: Ivor, Bernice, Ansu and Edrich. Although the end result...
View ArticleMarmite and Cheese Steak
With some combinations in life, you can never go wrong. Chalk and cheese is not a good example – they don’t fit together at all. Marmite and cheese, on the other hand, work very well together. A...
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