So, summer has arrived and you have decided to get into the full swing of things by learning how to braai? You may up until now have been the butt of all jokes as you are the only one amongst your friends who still has not learnt the skill, or you may already know how but simple want to improve on your technique. Whatever your reason I am here to help you learn how to braai. In this article I will be going over some basic rules of how to braai.
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In South Africa, 'braaing' which otherwise known as having a barbeque, is a popular way to cook food and there probably is not a single braai enthusiast who does not make use of a collection of braai recipes handed down to them by their familial predecessors. These recipes can refer to a previously perfected method of seasoning and cooking a certain type of meat or they could be actual recipes for dishes like 'paptert' or grandma's famous potato bake.
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For those who grew up in a family in which having a barbecue was part of the family tradition would more than likely know how to make a barbecue and how to cook whatever is on the barbecue to perfection. To the inexperienced person, cooking some meat on a barbecue may seem like a very easy task. It may seem as if all one has to do is make a fire and then put some meat on the grill. Wrong
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South Africans love to braai If someone is having a birthday, we braai If someone is getting married, we braai If it's Tuesday well yes, we braai While braaing will probably always remain a favourite amongst South African families, it is also important to experiment with different recipes for braai days, to insure that the boredom (especially with the ladies) doesn't set in
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If you reside in sunny South Africa then you will probably know just how much the South African people love a good braai. The scent of barbecued meat is as mouth watering to their taste buds as a symphony is to the ears of a music aficionado. What is more, braai areas can be very convivial spots and often become the centre of the home. For these reasons alone, a well-appointed braai area is a must.
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In a country like South Africa the weather can really put a damper on things, literally. Summer is the time of year when most people love to have outdoor braais. The problem is that the weather can sometimes ruin all these plans with a massive summer storm. So the question is whether you want to plan indoor or outdoor braais in summer.
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There is a definite art to successful braai catering for parties which involves a lot more than simply throwing a few pieces of meat on the grill. Even if it is only a family gathering you are catering for there are certain measures you will need to put in place to ensure that your braai party is going to be a success. Of course, you cannot control the weather but there is a lot you can do to make sure your guests enjoy themselves.
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There are two things that are proudly South African and available no-where else in the world other than in South Africa. And if it is, it is still not up the original, South African standards. These two jewels are Biltong and Braai. Having an outdoor braai is the main way of celebration between South Africans and in and around South Africa. And the South Africans that have relocated overseas have taken this tradition with them and have spread the proudly South African love there. An no, a Braai is not a Barbeque - truly not even close.
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The braai is a great South African tradition, particularly in the
Afrikaans culture. A lot of people spend a great deal of time each
weekend gathered around a fire waiting for it to cool down so they can
cook their meat with a drink in their hand. There is a certain amount of
skill involved in building a braai though. Here is how to build a
braai.
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South Africans absolutely love to braai If someone celebrates a
birthday, we braai When we manage to get off work early, we braai When
we have nothing else to do, we braai And of course, when our favourite
rugby team plays, we braai A well-equipped braai area and decent braai
equipment is all we need for quality time with friends and family.
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Braai tips
There’s nothing better than sharing a traditional barbecue with family
and friends. Meaty steaks, breasts of marinated chicken, spicy sausages
and delicious lamb chops … all sizzling over a glowing, charcoal fire.
Add to this a cold beer, a glass of wine or a fresh fruit juice and
you’re in heaven! 
