9 braai-side condiments for the festive season

Mealies on the braai are the true heroes of any braai spread – you can’t go wrong with lashings of butter and a sprinkling of this rooibos BBQ dry rub!This bone marrow butter is a real winner – make ahead and spread it on fresh bread, or serve atop your favourite steak fresh off the braai.

You’ll never buy sweet chilli sauce again after whipping up a fresh batch yourself! It’s the perfect sauce for a cheeseboard – or use to top your boerewors rolls with.

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Elevate lamb chops or lamb burgers on the braai with this easy, hassle-free tzatziki. For a luxurious feel, this Béarnaise sauce is the perfect condiment for red meat and braaied potatoes alike.

This homemade mayonnaise is easy to make and pairs well with just about anything you can imagine – from good old potato salad to boerewors rolls and fish, the dip-ability of homemade mayo is endless! Tomato sauce is a classic and this DIY version is effortless to make. All your braaied steak, burgers, pork ribs and chicken will thank you for serving them up with a homemade tangy sweet delicacy – monkey gland sauce.

When sweet or heavy sauces aren’t really your thing, fresh chimichurri complements any and all of your braaied favourites!