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Bruntmor Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Potjie African Pot 8-Quart Black
$ 79.19
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Description
Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Potjie African PotDouble,double toil and trouble
- introducing
Bruntmor's
very own Potjie Cauldron Pot!
Whether you are mixing up a potion or throwing in a bunch of ingredients to make the perfect stew, we are excited to have this new pot as a part of our collection.
Not sure how to cook in a Potjie?
Don't worry! Just dump a bunch of your favorite ingredients in and let the pot perform magic!
You
can cook anything you like in a potjie! I
t heats up rapidly and it browns meat and vegetables very well. In South Africa, potjie cooking is a life-style. They even have competitions for making the best potjie!
Showing off some of it's best features:
3 legs and round belly shape allows even heat distribution around the pot
Retains heat well and could be kept simmering over a few embers
Maintains the liquids at the lowest point to prevent the food from burning
Domed lid allows for optimal internal heat circulation throughout
The tall legs make it ideal for cooking directly over fire/coals or gas burner
About African Potjie's
The three legged pot was originally used widely across Europe and it was introduced to South Africa when Europeans settled there. Today, more than 500 years later, potjie cooking is a strong tradition that belongs to all different people and food cultures.
Caring for your Potjie
After every meal, rinse the pot with warm soapy water and then when finished, prepare your potjie for storage by coating the inside of the pot with a thin layer of fat or cooking oil to prevent rusting.
Get your friends and family together and cook a delicious meal in a S
outh African cast-iron potjie
(pronounced 'potchee')! It is an exciting and enjoyable way of relaxing together and a tasty alternative to a barbeque. The potjie is placed over hot coals, either on an open fire or on top of a grill.