South Africa is one of the best carnivore countries on earth. We have access to pasture-raised beef, free-range chicken, lamb from the Karoo and a cured-meat tradition nobody else has.
Tier 1 - Daily drivers
Beef mince - cheap, versatile, complete protein. The backbone of the diet.
Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) - more forgiving than fillets.
Boerewors - traditional braai staple, contains coriander and vinegar by law.
Tier 2 - Treat cuts
Rump steak - the workhorse steak. Good marbling, fair price.
Sirloin - slightly more tender, slightly more expensive.
Pork belly - rendered down it becomes carnivore dessert.
Lamb chops - the Karoo lamb story is real.
Organs (the secret weapon)
Beef liver - the most nutrient-dense food on the planet.
Beef heart - tastes like a lean steak. Athletes love it for CoQ10.
Kidney - strong flavour. Best braaied with butter and salt.
Marrow bones - roast at 200C for 20 minutes. Pure indulgence.