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Live the Braai life!
The word “braai” is Afrikaans for “barbecue” or “grill” and is a social custom in South Africa. The term originated with the Afrikaner people, but has since been adopted by South Africans of all ethnic backgrounds. In English, “braai” can be regarded as another word for “barbecue”, but it describes how food is cooked, and also the cooking equipment, such as a grill.
The traditions around a braai are different from a barbecue. A braai is fun, a barbecue is cooking meat! Formerly wood was the most widely-used braai fuel, but now charcoal and briquettes have increased due to their convenience. Now many households own a gas braai together with a wood or charcoal braai, but they both can braai.
This is a social event which is casual and laid-back, where family and friends arrive at a picnic spot or home with meat, fish, chicken, and salad, or side dish in hand. Meats are the star of the South African braai.They typically include boerewors (sausage), sosaties, kebabs, marinated chicken, pork and lamb chops, steaks and possibly even a rack or two of spareribs. Fish, prawns and Rock Lobster commonly called “crayfish” or “kreef” in Afrikaans, are also popular.
A braai is a social occasion. A braai is fun! Women rarely braai (cook) at a social gathering, as this is normally the preserve of men. The men gather round the braai outdoors with beer or wine in hand and cook the food, while women prepare the pap (maize meal), salads, desserts, and vegetables. Then we all eat outside by the fire/braai (braais normally take place during the long summer months).
One person normally takes charge. He will attend to the fire, check that the coals are ready, and braai (cook) the meat. Other men may try to assist but generally just drink and talk. The “braai master” dare not make a mistake.
This is an annual celebration by all South Africans on the 24th of September (National Heritage Day) and the aim of the day is to unite all South Africans by encouraging them to have fun together. This is a day that ethnic groups, religious views and any other social barriers fall away. It does not matter who you are, if you live in South Africa, you braai!
CADAC ThermoGrill® causes an even heat distribution, quick heat up time and less gas consumption.
The “U” Grills on the Meridian range and the specially designed grids with integrated heat diffuser of our portable / camping barbecues, trap and distribute the heat evenly which ensures even cooking temperatures, so there are no cold spots on your braai grid.
CADAC barbecues are easy to assemble. Our portable barbecues are ready to use in a minute, no need for any tools. Our Meridian grills can be assembled within a couple of minutes, because of its smart construction, a limited amount of spare parts and a clear manual.
So buy a CADAC and you will save time to enjoy the braai life!
Our cooking tops have a non-stick ceramic coating, making them easy to clean. Our portable barbecues & Citi Chefs have an enameled fat pan that can easily be removed and washed. Cleaning has never been this simple; just use a sponge and some water with detergent.
Removable fat pan for easy cleaning
The burner box of CADAC Meridian barbecues have clean and smooth inside surfaces made from enamel coated steel or coated aluminium.The removable fat tray collects cooking residues. After grilling, you can easily remove the tray from the front of the barbecue for cleaning.
Meridian with emovable fat tray
Most of our cooking surfaces are supplied with a ‘CADAC GreenGrill coating’. This ceramic coating is made from organic materials and doesn’t contain any toxic substances.
The CADAC GreenGrill is much more durable and harder than normal non-stick coating. It resists higher temperatures, divides the heat better and holds this heat, so less gas is used while grilling.
Cooking tops are very easy to clean with some water and detergent.
Check our GreenGrill Manual for more information, tips & tricks:
CADAC products are known for their MODULAR SYSTEM; our barbecues can be used with many different cooking tops, making cooking in the outdoors even more fun.
With a CADAC you fry more than just a hamburger on your grill!
CADAC MODULAR SYSTEM:
