Here are some recipes to help you enjoy a perfect braai:
Brined rosemary pork chops
* Three tablespoons salt.
* Three tablespoons light brown sugar.
* Three whole branches fresh rosemary.
* Two tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
* Two tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
* One teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
* Four bone-in pork rib chops, each about 2.5cm thick.
What to do:
In a medium bowl combine the salt and sugar.
Pour one cup of hot water into the bowl and whisk to dissolve the salt and sugar. Add two cups of cold water along with the remaining brine ingredients.
Place the chops in a large, re-sealable plastic bag and pour in the brine. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the brine, place the bag in a bowl and refrigerate for four to six hours.
Remove the pork chops from the bag and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the brine. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before placing on the braai.
Lightly brush or spray both sides of the chops with oil. Braai with the lid closed until barely pink in the centre of the meat, turning once.
Let the pork chops rest for three to five minutes. Serve warm.
Dry-rubbed porterhouse steaks
* Two teaspoons black peppercorns.
* Two teaspoons mustard seed.
* Two teaspoons paprika.
* One teaspoon granulated garlic.
* One teaspoon salt.
* One teaspoon light brown sugar.
* A quarter teaspoon ground cayenne pepper.
* Two porterhouse steaks, each about one kilogramme and four centimetres thick.
* Extra virgin olive oil.
What to do:
Using a mortar and pestle, crush the peppercorns and the mustard seed. Pour into a small bowl and combine with the remaining ingredients.
Lightly brush or spray each steak with oil and season them evenly with the rub. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before braaiing.
Sear the steaks with the lid closed for 10 minutes, turning once.
Continue braaiing and cook to your desired doneness. Remove the steaks from the braai and let them rest for five to 10 minutes.
* Information obtained from www.weber.co.za.
