Traditional South African spices
South African spice blends are made to season meat cooked over fire: steak, chops, boerewors, chicken and pork. Die Bees makes seven braai seasonings, each aimed at a job, from an all-round Braai Sprinkel to blends for chicken, steak and pork.
Last updated 24 October 2026 · by the Die Bees® team
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South Africans season for the braai with a dry blend of salt, spice and herbs, sprinkled on before the meat meets the fire. This guide covers what braai spice is, how much to use, and how to match a blend to the meat.
Seven blends, one job each
| Blend | Best for |
|---|---|
| Braai Sprinkel all-purpose braai seasoning | Everyday use on meat, chicken, boerewors, chips, vegetables and salads |
| Biefstuk & Tjoppies steak and chops seasoning | Steak, lamb or pork chops and boerewors |
| Woes-Ter Sous savoury seasoning for meat | Meat, boerewors, steak and chops, and it can be stirred into sauces, gravies and stews |
| Varkie Braai pork braai seasoning | Pork chops, ribs, pork belly and sausages |
| Braaivleis Speserye braai seasoning | Steak, chops, boerewors and burgers |
| Hoender Speserye chicken braai seasoning | Chicken pieces, wings, drumsticks, fillets and whole roast chicken |
| Heuning & Pynappel honey and pineapple seasoning | Sweet and fruity seasoning for chicken, pork, ribs and chops |
Where to start
If you only want one jar, take the all-rounder. If you braai chicken every weekend, a chicken blend earns its place. The guides below go meat by meat. Read how to season meat for the braai first if you are new to it. Always follow the directions and ingredient list on the pack. Allergen information is printed on the label.
New to Afrikaans names such as speserye (spices) or varkie? See the Afrikaans braai and clothing words explained.
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Questions people ask
What are South African spices?
South African spice blends are dry seasonings used mainly on meat cooked over fire. Die Bees sells seven braai blends, each aimed at a type of meat or a style of cooking.
Which Die Bees spice is best for everything?
Braai Sprinkel is described as an everyday all-rounder for meat, chicken, boerewors, chips, vegetables and salads.
How much does a Die Bees spice cost?
Each blend is R45. Delivery is a flat R120, free on orders of R1,200 or more.