Category: Braai Marinade Recipe Ideas

Classic BBQ sauce with ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and spices: This traditional BBQ sauce is perfect on ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. It’s also great as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce starts to simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Let the sauce cool down to room temperature.
6. Use the sauce to baste your meat during the braai (barbecue), or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Enjoy your delicious homemade classic BBQ sauce with ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and spices!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 2 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, chopped habanero peppers, minced garlic, and honey.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth.
3. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and whisk to combine.
4. Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to simmer.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Let the sauce cool down to room temperature.
8. Use the sauce to baste your meat during the braai (barbecue), or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Pineapple and habanero sauce with pineapple juice, habanero peppers, garlic, and honey!

Creamy garlic and herb sauce with mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, dill, and parsley: This creamy and herbaceous sauce is great on grilled vegetables or as a dip for chips and crackers.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, and chopped fresh parsley.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Let the sauce sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
4. Use the sauce as a dipping sauce for vegetables or as a topping for grilled meats.

Enjoy your delicious homemade creamy garlic and herb sauce with mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, dill, and parsley!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup peach preserves
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, honey, and ground cumin.
2. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the preserves have melted and the sauce starts to simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Let the sauce cool down to room temperature.
6. Use the sauce to baste your meat during the braai (barbecue), or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Enjoy your delicious homemade fruit-based braai sauce with peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add the chopped cilantro and mix well.
3. Let the sauce sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
4. Use the sauce to marinate your meat before the braai (barbecue), or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Enjoy your delicious homemade citrusy and herbaceous sauce with orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, and cumin!

Ingredients:

• 12-15 fresh red chili peppers, chopped (use more or less depending on your heat preference)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped chili peppers, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
2. Blend the mixture until smooth.
3. Pour the sauce into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Let the sauce cool down to room temperature.
6. Use the sauce to marinate your meat before the braai (barbecue), or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Enjoy your delicious homemade South African peri-peri sauce!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
2. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce starts to simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Let the sauce cool down to room temperature.
6. Use the sauce to baste your meat during the braai (barbecue), or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Enjoy your delicious homemade smoky and savory sauce with soy sauce!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
2. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce starts to simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Let the sauce cool down to room temperature.
6. Use the sauce to baste your meat during the braai (barbecue), or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Enjoy your delicious homemade sweet and spicy sauce with ketchup, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika.
2. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Let the sauce cool down to room temperature.
6. Use the sauce to baste your meat during the braai (barbecue), or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Enjoy your delicious homemade tomato-based sauce with Worcestershire sauce, honey, garlic, and mustard!

Take your grilled meats to the next level with this delicious Garlic and Herb Marinade! Made with a blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and parsley, this marinade will add a burst of savory flavor to your chicken, beef, or lamb. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make marinade will have your guests asking for seconds.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, and parsley)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Whisk together all of the ingredients for your chosen marinade in a bowl.
2. Place your meat of choice in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
3. Pour the marinade over the meat, making sure it is coated evenly.
4. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5. Remove the meat from the marinade and discard the marinade.
6. Cook the meat on the braai or grill until it is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
7. Enjoy!