Welcome to Firesmiths, your one-stop destination for all things braai, BBQ, and smoking!
Our blog page is a treasure trove of tips, tricks, and tantalizing recipes that will take your outdoor cooking game to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or just starting your grilling journey, we’ve got something for everyone.
Dive into a world of smoky flavors and mouthwatering creations as we share the latest facts about the art of smoking, techniques to master the perfect sear, and a collection of delicious smoking recipes that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Stay tuned for expert insights, product reviews, and so much more to fuel your passion for grilling and smoking. Get ready to ignite your culinary adventure with Firesmiths!
Smoking and Braai Recipes
Smoked Pork Ribs 3-2-1
This particular cut is a rarity at your local butcher shop and certainly not available at your nearby supermarket. Give them a heads-up by calling ahead and placing an order for a full rack or cage of pork ribs. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a novice in the realm of barbecue, this smoked pork recipe is bound to be your next obsession.
Smoked Beef Cheek Tacos
Satisfy your craving for Mexican food with our easy Smoked Beef Cheek Tacos recipe. Try this Meat Ranger recipe today. - Beef cheeks are not commonly found, so call your local butcher and ask them to prepare them for you. The key is to ensure that all the silver skin is removed from the cheeks. Cooking low and slow is a must for this hard-working muscle, as it is rich in flavor and full of marbling.
Smoked Teriyaki Sword Fish
Sword fish is tasty, flaky and easy to prepare and cook and doesn’t require too much additional flavours as it’s naturally a tasty cut fish. But with this recipe, we are adding a teriyaki flavour that goes down well with an Asian rainbow slaw.
Smoked Hanging Tomahawk
A hanging tomahawk in the Hero Smoker and grill is possibly my favourite way to Braai/smoke a tomahawk. This amazing cut of meat hangs directly over open coals with the juices infusing that extra smoky flavour as it cooks low and slow.
Smoked Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
South Africa has some of the best lamb in the world. Prepared and done properly and you have the perfect recipe for that dinner party.
Smoked Pulled Pork Neck Vetkoek Sliders
Adding a South African twist to a smoking session is always a great way to localize ones’ recipe. Here, we make use of Vetkoek sliders instead of the standard brioche bun sliders.
Fun Reading for Smokers
Introducing Smithy: Your Firesmiths Guide to the World of Braai’s, BBQ, and Smoking!
We're thrilled to introduce you to Smithy, the charismatic, always chipper, and official mascot of Firesmiths, your go-to online destination for all things outdoor cooking including braai’s, BBQ, and of course, smoking.
Tailgating: A History of Camaraderie, Cuisine, and Celebration
Tailgating, a time-honored tradition cherished by sports fans and event enthusiasts alike, brings together the excitement of competition and the joy of community in a unique and vibrant outdoor setting. Pull up the Bakkie, bring out the braai and let's tailgate like they do in the States.
Learning Centre
BrightFire Fire Pit FAQ’s
The BrightFire Fire Pit was designed to be able to move around. Just make sure the fire pit has cooled down completely before doing so and that you place / use it on a heat resistant surface.
Firesmiths Hero Smoker & Grill Usage & Care
After seasoning your Hero Smoker & Grill before your first cook, it is not necessary to deep wash or scrub the inside of your smoker again as this will remove the protective coating you applied while seasoning your drum smoker.
How to light a fire
In a world powered by switches and buttons, there's something undeniably primal and captivating about kindling a fire from scratch. Whether you're a seasoned outdoors enthusiast, a weekend camper, or simply someone looking to reconnect with nature, learning how to start a fire is a fundamental skill that opens the door to countless possibilities.
Seasoning your Firesmith Hero Smoker & Grill before your first cook
Prior to using your Firesmiths Hero Smoker & Grill, it’s important that you season it before you start cooking with it. The same as you would typically do with a cast-iron skillet but with a few more steps and caveats.
