Braai better: how to up your braaibroodjie game

How does a grilled braaibroodjie wrapped in bacon sound? What about a smoky sandwich stuffed with Brie and caramelised onion? Or a savoury smoked snoek braai sarmies? If we’ve got your attention, you’ll appreciate these new ways with bread on the coals.

4 TIPS FOR BETTER BRAAIBROODJIES:

• Don’t use artisanal breads. Opt for more solid loaves that won’t crumble and fall apart on the grid.
• Do butter both sides of the bread, as this will keep the sandwich moist.
• Don’t forget to add salt and freshly ground black pepper to the fillings.
• Do grate your cheese as this will help it melt evenly.

BACON-WRAPPED BRAAIBROODJIE

If the thought of thickly sliced ciabatta stuffed with Cheddar cheese and red pepper jelly – with some bacon thrown in for good measure – gets your taste buds tingling, this is the recipe for you.

Get the bacon-wrapped braaibroodjie recipe here.

BRIE AND CARAMELISED ONION BRAAIBROODJIE

Class things up with a creamy wedge of Brie instead of Cheddar. The result is a cheesy, gooey chargrilled sandwich. The red onion marmalade adds an extra punch of sweetness.

Get the Brie and caramelised onion braaibroodjie recipe here.

SMOKED SNOEK BRAAIBROODJIES

Get a double dose of smoky goodness by using smoked snoek instead of cheese. Spice up your sandwich with spring onions, coriander and apricot chutney for a little dose of sweetness.

Get the smoked snoek braaibroodjie recipe here.

6 MORE WAYS WITH BRAAIED BREADS

Can’t figure out which wood is best for the braai? We’ve got some tried-and-tested options just you.

Not quite satisfied yet? Our contributing food ed Hannah Lewry has a five more sweet and savoury ways with braaibroodjies here.

Discover more satisfying braai sides here.