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Gas braai vs charcoal in Australia: which one, and when

20 October 2026 by Gert
Gas braai vs charcoal: a gas barbecue and a charcoal kettle side by side in an Australian backyard

Gas braai vs charcoal in Australia: how flavour, speed and total fire ban rules compare, and a simple way to choose the right barbecue for your backyard.

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Charcoal vs briquettes for a braai in Australia

16 September 2026 by Gert
Charcoal vs briquettes braai: glowing lump charcoal on one side of a kettle grid and grey-ashed briquettes on the other

Lump charcoal or Heat Beads? One burns hotter, one burns longer, and the right answer depends on what is going on the grid. The Australian version of an old South African argument.

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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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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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Where to buy boerewors in Australia: the state by state directory

21 October 202630 July 2026 by Gert
Where to buy boerewors in Australia, a butcher's counter with a fresh boerewors coil on brown paper

Where to buy boerewors in Australia, state by state. The butchers and shops worth knowing, who delivers nationwide, and what Coles and Woolworths stock.

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South African shops in Australia: the directory, state by state

20 October 202611 July 2026 by Gert
South African deli counter in Australia, biltong hanging behind the counter with shelves of chutney and rusks

A verified, state-by-state directory of South African shops in Australia: the biltong makers, delis and grocers you can walk into, plus online stores. Add yours if we have missed it.

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The potjie pot guide for Australia

20 October 202611 July 2026 by Gert
A three-legged cast iron potjie pot steaming over a campfire at an Australian bush campsite at sunset

A plain-English guide to buying a potjie in Australia: which size to get, how it differs from a camp oven, where to find one, and how to season and care for cast iron.

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