{"id":370,"date":"2021-03-03T11:52:27","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T11:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/?p=370"},"modified":"2023-08-07T18:31:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T18:31:26","slug":"oxtail-potjie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/recipe\/oxtail-potjie\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxtail Potjie – Our Rich Gamey Braai Stew"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best oxtail potjie recipe is one that\u2019s simple and easy, tastes incredible, and is a joy to make. This one ticks all the boxes. Sip from your bottle of red wine as you chop ingredients – you won\u2019t need the whole bottle for the potjie, and you wouldn\u2019t want it to go to waste!<\/p>\n

I prepared this oxtail potjie on a camping trip at Beaverlac<\/a> just a few hours outside of Cape Town<\/a>. On a day so hot we followed the shade of a tree all afternoon, and only left our tiny oasis to stir, stoke the fire, or add a quick few ingredients. So I was sure to whittle it down to only the necessary activity.<\/p>\n

With this potjie, it\u2019s all about fresh, good ingredients. The meat and wine make it rich and decadent. The mushrooms and potatoes absorb the dense flavours. And the red peppers and patty pans provide a fresh, soft taste that breaks with that richness. All together, it\u2019s the best South African potjie we\u2019ve ever had!<\/p>\n

How to make your oxtail potjie<\/h2>\n

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The first thing you\u2019ll need for your potjie is a proper potjie pot. This is a cast-iron round-belied pot with three legs. It stays sturdy with no threat of buckling, perfectly capable of bubbling directly on the fire.<\/p>\n

When you have the right pot, make a proper braai fire – preferably on the ground or a solid brick fireplace. Basically, anything solid. Webers and other standing braai stands may not be able to handle the weight of this heavy cast-iron pot and the ingredients bubbling in it. And after a few hours on the fire, it would be a tragedy if everything suddenly buckled and fell.<\/p>\n

So, you need to be sure that your fireplace is solid. Make a fire, and once it\u2019s ready, scoot a little of the burnt-down logs over to the side and place your potjie on there. This will allow it to cook while the larger fire is still burning brightly.<\/p>\n

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Oxtail Potjie Recipe<\/h2>\n
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Servings <\/span>6<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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