Pretoria Slaghuis & Braai Meat Specials
Compare live prices per kg on craft butchery cuts, wholesale primals & weekly supermarket specials
Area Average vs. Best Local Special
Compare today's lowest local butcher or supermarket special against your metro area average and calculate bulk batch savings.
| Cut | Category | Best Method | Target Temp | Slicing & Prep Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribeye / Scotch | Beef | Reverse sear; hot cast-iron butter baste | 54°C (130°F) Med-Rare | Dry-brine uncovered in fridge for 24h |
| Beef Brisket | Beef | Low & slow smoke at 105°C (225°F), butcher paper wrap | 95°C–98°C probe tender | Slice flat across grain; rotate point 90° |
| Pork Belly | Pork | Score skin; dry salt 24h; 220°C high-heat crackle | 85°C (185°F) tender | Keep skin bone-dry before roasting |
| Silverside | Beef | Slow roast, corned pot-roast, or 3–4 day biltong air-cure | 60°C Roast / 50% dry | Carve thinly across the grain |
| Boerewors | Sausages | Medium hardwood coals or grill; turn gently with tongs | 72°C (160°F) | Never prick the casing while grilling |
| Droëwors | Sausages | Thin sheep casing; hang in dry airflow 3–5 days | Dry & snappy | Use beef fat only to prevent rancidity |
Frequently Asked Questions — Meat Pricing, Bulk Buying & Cut Selection
How does GetMeat compare local butcher and supermarket meat prices?
GetMeat normalizes all meat specials into a verified per-kilogram (/kg) or per-pound (/lb) unit price across local craft butcheries, wholesale meat markets, and major supermarkets (Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, IGA, Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Pak'nSave) within your chosen kilometer radius so you can immediately spot genuine bargains below the local area average.
What is the difference between fresh uncured beef silverside and corned silverside?
Pre-packaged corned silverside sold in supermarket brine bags is injected with water, curing salt, and sodium nitrite for boiling corned beef. For oven roasting or air-curing traditional South African biltong, always select Fresh Uncured Beef Silverside or Whole Beef Topside from a local craft butcher or fresh meat counter.
How much can I save buying wholesale cryovac primal meat packs?
Purchasing 4kg to 7kg whole cryovac primal slabs (such as whole rump, silverside, topside, or whole packer brisket) from a wholesale butcher typically saves 18% to 30% per kilogram compared to pre-sliced supermarket trays, while preserving freshness in vacuum packaging.
When do supermarkets and local butcheries reset their weekly meat specials?
In Australia, Woolworths, Coles, and IGA update their weekly meat catalogue specials every Wednesday, while ALDI Super Savers update on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Craft butcheries typically release weekend BBQ, braai, and bulk freezer pack specials on Wednesday or Thursday mornings.