KitchenCoZa

EPISODE 1: RECIPE

Oxtail Potjie

• Prepare your fire – Make sure its not too hot.
• Have a small back up fire to transfer coals.

• Place the potjie pot on the fire, and then add the oil. Dust the oxtail in flour and then add to the pot and brown the meat.
• Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.

• Add the leeks, celery, and carrots and sauté.
• Add the thyme, rosemary, garlic, stock cubes and stir into the vegetables while cooking.
• Season the meat with salt and pepper, and place them back into the potjie pot.
• Add your cloves, steak and chops seasoning, the red wine and 2 tins of tomatoes. Do not over stir this.
• Allow this to simmer away for 2 hours

• Open the lid and add the potatoes, mielies and a little water if needed. Return the lid and cook for a further hour or until the potatoes are cooked through.
• By this stage the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
• Serve with rice, pap or some crusty home baked bread