Onion 'Steaks' on the Braai

This mouthwatering recipe for onion steaks on the braai, showcases a creative and delicious way to enjoy onions as a main dish. The recipe involves grilling thick slices of red onions infused with a flavourful marinade made from extra virgin olive oil, soya sauce, honey, and Oryx BBQ salt, over hot coals. We’ll guide you through the simple steps of preparing the onion steaks, from soaking wooden kebab sticks to basting the onions with the rich, savoury marinade. The result is a perfectly caramelized and smoky dish, sizzling with the unique flavour of Oryx BBQ salt, making it an ideal addition to any braai.

Makes 7 onion steaks

INGREDIENTS: 

• 4-7 onions* - we used red onions 
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp soya sauce 
• 2 Tbsp honey 
• 1 ½ tsp Oryx BBQ salt  

*depending on the size of onion, you can get 1-2 steaks from it 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Soak enough thick wooden kebab sticks in water at least 30 minutes before using them. 
2. Top and tail the onions, and decide how thick you want your steak. 😉 Aim for at least 3 cm; you should get 1 or 2 steaks from each onion.
3. In a small saucepan, gently heat up the olive oil, soya sauce, honey and BBQ salt, stirring until the honey has dissolved. 
4. Braai the onions over hot coals, brushing them with your BBQ-honey mixture each time you turn them. Cook until the onions are to your liking, and the sauce is finished. Sprinkle with more BBQ salt to taste. 

Recipe development & photography by Candice from @thesocialpostSA.