Everyone deserves a taste of travel this summer, even if it’s in your backyard. Savour the flavours of Greece with pork souvlaki or experience Louisiana through Southern-style comfort food with Cape Herb & Spice and these braai recipes. From casual dinners with friends to festive family gatherings, spice up summer and elevate outdoor entertaining.

Taste the Possibilities

Inspired by flavours from across the globe, the Cape Herb & Spice range of Rubs and Seasonings are ideal for making marinades, spicing mains and sprucing up sides. Try the Greek Style Lemon & Herb Rub for fragrant feasts, keep it classic with the Texan Steakhouse Rub, or add smoky flavour with the Smokehouse BBQ. If you truly want to shake up your braai menu this summer, pork is the way to go.

From tenderloin to succulent steaks, pork is one of the most versatile protein choices. Indulge in Bourbon BBQ Pork Belly Rashers or Pork Chops with Cajun Butter; these braai recipes will take your taste buds on a journey.

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Bourbon BBQ Pork Belly Rashers & Baked Potatoes

Basted with a sweet Bourbon barbecue sauce and charred to perfection, these sticky pork belly rashers are served with baked potatoes for the ultimate braai hit!

Spruce them up with Cape Herb & Spice Spicy Chip Seasoning Shaker and butter, and savour every bite.

Inspired by steakhouse-style ribs and jacket potatoes, this dish is elevated for a flavourful feast. Pork belly is doused with a Bourbon BBQ sauce that will have guests asking for more. The pork belly is seasoned with Cape Herb & Spice Texan Steakhouse Rub, a balanced blend of sea salt, brown sugar, garlic, mustard and paprika, then sliced into rashers and grilled. Infuse smoky flavour into the potatoes by placing them on the braai. Spruce them up with Cape Herb & Spice Spicy Chip Seasoning Shaker and butter, and savour every bite.

Recipe for Bourbon BBQ Pork Belly Rashers & Baked Potatoes

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Braaied Pork Souvlaki

Enjoy the best of Greek street food with this take on souvlaki. For a true taste of Mediterranean magic, savour with friends and ouzo on blissful summer evenings.

Season with Cape Herb & Spice Greek Lemon & Herb Rub… infused with lemon zest, roasted garlic, rosemary and spearmint…

Pork neck steaks are incredibly tender, making them the perfect cut for this moreish meal. Season with Cape Herb & Spice Greek Lemon & Herb Rub; this fragrant and versatile rub is infused with lemon zest, roasted garlic, rosemary and spearmint – you’ll want to rub it on almost everything! Skewer the pork neck steak chunks with red onion petals in between and grill to perfection. Enjoy with flatbread topped with garlicky tzatziki, pickled red onion and a vibrant chopped tomato salad for a sumptuous feast.

Recipe for Braaied Pork Souvlaki

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Smoky Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Chilli Salsa

Elevate outdoor entertaining with this smoky pork tenderloin. Enjoy it with pineapple chilli salsa for a spicy kick and crisp slaw for a cooling contrast.

This lean cut is exceptionally tender and ideal for show-stopping roasts, whether served at a bougie braai or a casual festive feast.

Roasting tenderloin is trickier than your average cut, but with this recipe, you’ll get great results every time! This lean cut is exceptionally tender and ideal for show-stopping roasts, whether served at a bougie braai or a casual festive feast. To make it smoky and succulent, the tenderloin is seasoned with Cape Herb & Spice Smokehouse BBQ Rub and barded with bacon before being braaied. Baste with pineapple glaze for a sweet-tangy flavour, and enjoy with pineapple chilli salsa and green slaw for a memorable meal.

Recipe for Smoky Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Chilli Salsa

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Pork Chops with Cajun Brown Butter & Cornbread

Folks from the South do it differently! Inspired by Cajun cuisine and South African braai flavours, this dish celebrates the best of comfort food and family feasting.

For a scrumptious spread, serve the pork chops with golden cornbread smothered with garlicky, cajun-spiced butter…

Southern comfort food and South African shisanyama – this is what Southern hospitality is all about! Drizzled with brown butter and infused with sage and Cape Herb & Spice Louisiana Cajun Rub, these juicy pork chops are unmatched! This Southern-style spice combines coriander, paprika, yellow mustard, chillies, cumin, marjoram and more, creating the perfect spice blend. For a scrumptious spread, serve the pork chops with golden cornbread smothered with garlicky, cajun-spiced butter and drizzled with honey.

Recipe for Pork Chops with Cajun Brown Butter & Cornbread

For more tasty inspiration, try these pork recipes and these fragrant delights. 

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