Jan Braai

Jan Braai

Jan Braai (real name Jan Scannell) is the man behind the National Braai Day initiative. For more about National Braai Day, go to www.braai.com.


Posts by Jan Braai

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Developing the Jan Braai fragrance

10 June 2013 | Jan Braai

Developing my very own world-class braai fragrance in Greyton with the help of some local artists.

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Enjoy a fish braai with fresh fish from the Breede River.

Taking the back roads from Cape Town to Mossel Bay

9 May 2013 | Jan Braai

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Travelling from Cape Town to Mossel Bay is much more fun when you do it in four days, instead of a few hours.

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In autumn we should eat cheese fondue in front of the fireplace.

Survive autumn with a cheese fondue

19 April 2013 | Jan Braai

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I have found a solution to unpleasant autumn nights: a cheese fondue over a fire.

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Use dry wood, stack it correctly and don’t fiddle with it.

Fire-lighting for dummies

8 March 2013 | Jan Braai

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Step-by-step instructions on perfecting an ancient art.

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Prawns are done when the shells change colour from white to pink and the flesh becomes opaque.

Why you should have a Valentine’s Day braai

11 February 2013 | Jan Braai

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Sitting at a candlelit dinner for two on Valentine's Day, surrounded by hundreds of other tables for two must surely be one of the most depressing and least romantic things a South African male can possibly partake in. Instead, let the fire of love burn around the braai.

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8 New Year’s resolutions for braaiers

8 New Year’s resolutions for braaiers

28 January 2013 | Jan Braai

Forget typical New Year’s resolutions like fitness, sobriety and giving up smoking. I say we should make more smoke … braai smoke! Here are eight sure-fire ways to get you started.

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Braaing at SunWa River Lodge in Parys.

The ultimate braaing holiday

11 December 2012 | Jan Braai

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Nice days, nine provinces, nine braais - the ultimate braaier's South African holiday.

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The cast-iron pot is an iconic symbol of the South African braai and makes the perfect gift.

The perfect South African wedding gift

9 November 2012 | Jan Braai

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My advice to on what to buy for friends getting married.

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The city centre of Hamburg. Between the flagpoles you can spot a few Hamburgers, as the locals are known.

The history of the hamburger (and a perfect flame-grilled burger recipe)

18 October 2012 | Jan Braai

The origins of the humble hamburger, which has become one of my favourite meals on the braai.

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Jan Braai and Ryk Neethling

My top five braai wines

10 October 2012 | Jan Braai

In South Africa we’re not only fortunate enough to have a national holiday dedicated to braaing but we also have access to some of the best wines in the world. Here's my pick of the best wines to go with your braai food.

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