EPISODE 1: RECIPE
Oxtail Potjie
STEP 1 – The fire
- Prepare your fire – Make sure its not too hot.
- Have a small back up fire to transfer coals.
STEP 2 – Browning the meat
- 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.
STEP 3 – The main event
- 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
STEP 4 – Finishing touches
- 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
