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March 30, 2021
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8 Essential Braai Accessories for an Authentic South African BBQ
Grab a cold one. Look, we all have our own way of doing things around the fire. There’s gear I swear by, and stuff I never touch.
This is my personal starter kit:
1. A Braai
Whether it’s steel cast, a Weber, or an old drum, it’s the main event. But you have to protect your investment from the weather. So grab a Heavy Duty Braai Canvas Cover to keep it ready for the weekend.
2. Wood
Nothing beats cooking over real braai wood. Check out our South African Hardwoods in the shop. They give you the perfect coals.
3. Fire Tools
Always keep your axe, lighter, matches, firelighters, and kindling close to your fire. You don’t want to hunt around when the urge takes you.
4. TONGS
These are completely essential. There are so many options, but I like longer ones that really grip the coals and meat so everything is easy to turn. You want a really firm grip. You can get our standard Braai Tong for BBQ or upgrade to the heavy-duty Stainless Steel Braai Tong.
5. A SHARP STURDY KNIFE
Whether you’re cutting the plastic to get to your meat, slicing off small cuts to test as you braai, or carving to serve, a good knife is a total no-brainer.
6. A GRILL BRUSH
It makes cleaning up much easier when you’re done.
7. A BASTING BRUSH
Keep marinading as you braai. It’s the best way to get tender, tasty meat.
8. A BEER CHILLER
Enough said.
Want to expand your setup?
There are so many more options out there. If you want to level up, we have a few extra tools in our shop that fit right into a proper fire.
You can hook up a roast on our Braai / BBQ Rotisserie or set up a slow cook with a Collapsible Potjie Tripod Stand. We also stock a 3-in-1 Jaffle Maker for the ultimate fire-toasted snacks, and a Double Pizza Dome with a Ceramic Tile if you want to bake over the coals.
But start with the basics first. Head over to our shop to see our full range of hardwoods and gear before your next fire.
Cheers,
Dan
