The Democratic Republic of Braai

JanBraai's first South African bestseller Fireworks brought us the basics of braai (barbeque), his second book Red Hot showed us that braai could be so much more. Now The Democratic Republic of Braai brings you the greatest braai recipes that Jan knows – because it’s your right to braai the best. Find exceptional braai recipes for steak, chicken, lamb and more – there’s no need to eat or serve badly barbequed food ever again.

Jan Braai Who is Jan Braai? His real name is Jan Scannell and he lives to cook on a fire. He started the National Braai Day initiative in 2007 and his aim is to create a national celebration of the one activity all South Africans have in common.