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Gert

Gert is the South African behind braaimate.com. Twenty years in Australia, one well-used backyard braai, and a running list of every swap, shop and workaround that keeps the taste of home alive. He tests every substitute himself, buys what he reviews, and has lost enough biltong to Brisbane humidity to write the guide. Say howzit at howzit@braaimate.com.

Boerewors vs sausage: what makes wors wors

10 September 2026 by Gert
boerewors vs sausage, a coiled boerewors spiral next to two thick beef sausages on a braai grid over glowing coals

Boerewors vs sausage is not just spice. South African law demands 90 percent meat; an Australian sausage can legally be half meat. Here is the real difference.

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Nik Naks Australia equivalent: the two snacks with one name

10 September 2026 by Gert
nik naks australia equivalent, two bowls of orange and pale yellow corn curls side by side on a timber bench in an Australian kitchen

Looking for a Nik Naks Australia equivalent? There are two different snacks called Nik Naks, and neither is on a Coles shelf. Here is what to buy instead.

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Biltong drying humidity Queensland: how to beat the mould

10 September 2026 by Gert
biltong drying humidity Queensland, strips of spiced beef hanging on hooks inside a home biltong box with a fan running

Biltong drying humidity Queensland: real Brisbane humidity figures, the airflow fix, the best months to dry, and what to do when mould turns up.

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Caramel Treat substitute Australia: what to buy instead

10 September 2026 by Gert
caramel treat substitute Australia, a tin of thick caramel being spooned over a biscuit base on a kitchen bench

Caramel Treat substitute Australia: Nestle Top ‘n’ Fill is the closest tin on the shelf. Here is how it differs, where to find it, and a safe stovetop version.

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The best wood for braai Australia has to offer

16 September 202610 September 2026 by Gert
best wood for braai Australia, split ironbark and red gum firewood stacked beside glowing braai coals

The best wood for braai Australia has to offer, ironbark, red gum and mallee compared for heat, smoke and price, verified 13 August 2026.

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Kettle braai vs Weber: which to buy in Australia

20 October 202610 September 2026 by Gert
A kettle braai vs Weber comparison, a black kettle-style barbecue glowing with hot coals on an Australian back patio

Kettle braai vs Weber, which is worth buying in Australia? We compare price, build quality and warranty, verified 10 August 2026.

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How to braai boerewors: the coil, the coals and the timing

10 September 2026 by Gert
How to braai boerewors, a single boerewors coil browning on a braai grid over glowing coals

How to braai boerewors without splitting the casing. Coal heat, grid height, turning, timing and the temperature that tells you it is done.

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Boerewors spice mix recipe: the gram-for-gram guide

10 September 2026 by Gert
Boerewors spice mix recipe ingredients, coriander seeds, cloves and black pepper in bowls beside a raw boerewors coil

A gram-for-gram boerewors spice mix recipe built from the ordinary Australian spice aisle, plus how to toast, grind and turn it into proper wors.

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Best biltong in Australia: five makers worth your money

9 September 2026 by Gert
The best biltong in Australia, thick slices of air-dried beef biltong on a wooden board with whole sticks and coriander seeds

Hunting the best biltong in Australia? We compare five top makers on meat, method, price and where to buy, from supermarket packs to wagyu.

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How to make biltong at home in Australia

14 October 20269 September 2026 by Gert
How to make biltong at home in Australia, strips of cured beef hanging on steel hooks in a home drying box in warm afternoon light

Learn how to make biltong at home in Australia. The beef to buy, a traditional cure, and how to dry it safely in the Australian climate, no fancy kit.

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