African barbecue spice

African barbecue spice, the exotic BBQ seasoning for dark meat

African barbecue spice gives beef, game and poultry from the grill a deep, lightly floral seasoning with a pleasant heat. We compose the blend in our workshop in Klingenberg am Main. The profile: a powerful opening of long and black pepper, a floral, warm heart of orange blossom, clove and cinnamon bark, a long finish of nutmeg, cardamom and hot paprika. Unusual, dark and unmistakable.

How to use

Apply African barbecue spice generously as a dry rub to beef, game or poultry and let it work in for at least 30 minutes before grilling over direct heat. It is just as good as a marinade with soy sauce, honey and a little sesame oil. It also gives game goulash and braised beef a dark, aromatic depth.

Good to know: Because of the chili and long pepper, start sparingly and increase to taste. In a marinade, do not salt the meat too long so it stays juicy.

Grilled beef steak in 4 steps

1. Rub two beef steaks of about 250 g each generously with African barbecue spice.
2. Mix one tablespoon of soy sauce, one teaspoon of honey and a little sesame oil and pour the marinade over the meat.
3. Marinate the steaks for at least one hour and grill them on the hot grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
4. Let the meat rest for five minutes and serve it with fresh coriander.

What's in it?

The heat and seasoning come from long pepper, black pepper and chili. The floral, exotic note comes from orange blossom and cloves, plus cinnamon bark, nutmeg and green cardamom. Caraway and hot paprika round the blend off with an earthy note.

At a glance

• Exotic grill spice blend for dark meat
• With long pepper, orange blossom, clove, cinnamon bark and cardamom
• As a dry rub, marinade or for braises
• Workshop quality from Klingenberg am Main
• No flavour enhancers, anti-caking agents or additives

Goes well with

For smoky accents on the grill we recommend smoked paprika and smoked black pepper. For seared meat, Steakpfeffer Gewürzamt fits well. You will find more seasonings for grilling and BBQ in our grill and BBQ spices.

Frequently asked questions

Which meat does African barbecue spice suit?
It is best with dark meat such as beef, game and poultry, whether from the grill or the oven. It also gives game goulash and braised beef a dark, aromatic depth.

How hot is the blend?
It is pleasantly spicy and warm but not burning. Chili and long pepper provide a warm heat that you can control well through the dosage.

What is the difference between African barbecue spice and Steakpfeffer?
African barbecue spice is an exotic, floral and savoury rub and marinade blend for whole cuts and braises, while Steakpfeffer Gewürzamt is a pure pepper blend for finishing seared steaks.

Can I make a marinade from it?
Yes, mix the spice with soy sauce, honey and a little sesame oil and let the meat steep for four to six hours. Then grill it over low heat so the honey does not burn.