So.....the full story.
Last week a friend of mine offered me a potjie (size 2) of his. It had been lying around in his garage for years - never been used.
Did I want it?
Thought that I may as well take it.
On Saturday I "cured" it. Coated it in cooking oil, and put it in the oven for an hour (saw these instructions online)
Gave it a good wipe when it had cooled, ready for my intended braai last night.
So late afternoon I started the process.
Lit a small fire on one side of my braai, potjie on the other.
When the coal was ready I used a small spade to shovel a few coals under the potjie.
And I added (in order): beef cubes, potatoes, sliced onion, carrots, miellies (cut off the cob), mushrooms and sliced tomato. Added some beef stock and a cup of wine.
Every 15 mins or so I added another piece or two of charcoal from the main fire,and replaced those to keep that going.
All info that I read online said that it must simmer, not boil.
Think mine was a bit too hot. Struggled to get the balance between boil and simmer just right.
Cooked for about 3 hours, and then served with some rice.
4 of us ate and there was probably 1 serving left over.
My first attempt though and was really pleased with the results!
As RP had mentioned I carefully cleaned it out with warm water, thoroughly dried it. And put away for next time. Not sure when that will be as summer is coming to and end here.
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