When should sugary basting sauces be applied during a braai?
Save sugary basting sauces for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking to stop the sugars from charring and turning bitter.
Category Rubs & spices
When should dry rubs and wet bastes be applied to meat?
Apply dry rubs containing salt, pepper, and coarse spices to your proteins well before cooking to draw out moisture and build a savory surface crust. However, keep wet, sugar-heavy bastes or marinades strictly for the final minutes of the braai…