Reading the Coals

Learn to read the fire instead of fighting it — and know exactly when your coals are ready, where the heat is strongest, and what should go on the grid next.

What’s Included:

• A simple guide to understanding the different stages of a braai fire and what each stage is good for
• Practical techniques for judging heat without relying on expensive gadgets or complicated equipment
• Guidance on arranging coals to create hot, medium, and cooler cooking zones
• Methods for managing flare-ups, fading heat, uneven coals, and the other problems every braaier eventually faces
• Timing principles for matching steaks, chops, wors, chicken, vegetables, and other favourites to the right fire

Who This is For

This book is for anyone who has ever stared at a bed of coals and wondered, “Is it ready yet?” It teaches you the skill experienced braaiers make look effortless: understanding the fire well enough to know what it needs before something burns.