"Did I Do It Right?": Food Creator Uncle Kent Hosts a Full South African Braai at His US Home

• American TikTok food creator Uncle Kent hosted an authentic South African braai at his home in the USA on 17 August 2026
• His partner Robin made traditional sheba relish, braaibroodjies and pap, while the meat was seasoned with Six Gun Grill spice and grilled over real wood
• South Africans flooded the comments after watching the spread, which included malva pudding, koeksisters and Klipdrift brandy and Coke

American TikTok food creator Uncle Kent brought the spirit of a South African braai to his backyard in the United States on 17 August 2026. The video, posted on his channel @dine.with.kent, opens with the caption "South African Braai Kent's House" and follows the entire event from kitchen prep to dessert.

The spread was anything but improvised. Meats included lamb chops and ribeye steaks, all seasoned with Six Gun Grill spice and cooked over an open wood fire. His partner Robin prepared a homemade sheba, a traditional tomato and onion relish, alongside braaibroodjies and pap. Biltong and droëwors were on hand before the main meal. The drinks matched the occasion too, with guests sipping Klipdrift brandy and Coke, and Carling Black Label beer.

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Dessert sealed the deal

The meal wrapped up with a trio of classic South African sweets. Sarah, one of the guests, made homemade malva pudding, while koeksisters also made the table. Kent even attempted a pronunciation of the dish names on camera, drawing praise from South African viewers online.

His nephew Patrick, spotted in the video, was cheerfully described as "loving Klippies and Coke," and the family atmosphere came through in every clip.

Mzansi reacts to the backyard braai

South Africans in the comments on @dine.with.kent's TikTok had plenty to say:

@Joss_Bay wrote:

"From this day forward, you shall be known as Oom Kent."

@Christelle6 said:

"As a South African, I can say. That looks so delicious. But I almost died when I saw how strong you poured that brandy 😂"

@neolovestoread ✝️ added:

"Sister Bettina must be playing in the background, my friend."

@SharonaSeapaul noted:

"Definitely a South African braai 👌 only thing I can say is... it still looks early...we usually wait till we are all starving...just to start the fire 🫠😅🤣"

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Watch the full braai unfold here.

More on South African food and braai culture

• Briefly News recently reported on a US DJ who was desperate for South African food in New York, leaving Mzansi curious about the dishes she was craving.
• A South African woman sparked a lively debate after sharing her recipe for the perfect braaibroodjie, with viewers divided over her secret ingredient.
• A South African mum impressed Mzansi with a gourmet lunchbox packed with thoughtful details for her daughter, making the meal feel like a special treat.

Source: Briefly News