The ultimate open fire and braai book

Become a real fire master with this extremely versatile book by two barbecue fanatics from the very beginning. Harry Havinga and Jeroen Hazebroek have more than 60 years of experience together. They teach you how to light a fire, grill and cook on a wood fire. Back to basic!

The Ultimate Open Fire and Braai Book is the next step for barbecue fanatics. Instead of using high-tech equipment, you go back to basics – completely old school. Whether you light a fire in a hole in the ground, use a simple fire bowl or a braai or a fire ring. With good wood and simple accessories such as skewers, cast iron pans and grills, you can make all the dishes in this book.

The 60 varied recipes in this book are based on the use of those accessories, starting with grilling meat and fish in the braai, asado and churrasco manner. These are South American skewers and clamps right next to the fire. Large steaks are cut directly from the skewer to your plate, whole fish pull out of the clamp buttery soft and pork belly becomes super crispy.

In addition, the plancha is much more versatile than you think; make omelettes, tortillas, thick sandwiches, challenging vegetables, Mexican fajitas and smash burgers. Or go for tasty stews, mussel pans and soups that you prepare in a potjiekos or Dutch oven. We also use these cast iron pans for bread, sweet desserts and fried snacks. Finally, a nice cup of coffee brewed on a wood fire, while we enjoy the last flames in an easy chair.