Do not lift the lid unless you want to serve the meal or suspect something is wrong with the "potjie". Vaseline Jelly is the original skin protectant – it has been used to protect and help heal dry skin since 1870, and to this day, it effectively cares for your skin. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Original is triple-purified and hypoallergenic, and is the ideal product for a multitude of uses, including a moisturiser for sensitive skin. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly original is a product you can trust. A "potjie". (Traditionally it would be a three legged cast iron pot but frequently is flat bottomed. The cast iron is needed because you need a heavy lid to create a slight pressure cooker effect inside the pot but you could actually use a normal pot as well. )

Different brands and models can have their own sizing guides when it comes to potjies - but these cooking utensils come in plenty of sizes so that you can feed a family of 4 or a group of 25. While there is not one specific method that will work best on all pots - it is important to always find out what the right method is from the manufacturer of the specific potjie you have chosen - or asking one of our in-store experts to explain why different pots can be cleaned in different ways.The best part about a potjie is that it allows you to cook your meals for very long times as they can withstand heat extremely well. The lids provide the perfect cooking pressure to allow your food to slowly cook without burning. Easy Biltong Pasta Potjie Recipe made with cream and cheddar cheese. Heated slowly over some coals with biltong and ingredients. Make sure the fire is small, yet effective. And the coals should preferably not be placed directly underneath, but rather on the outside of the potjie’s legs. Too much heat will certainly burn the food. Some potjie products have been created to allow for easier cleaning, while others develop seasoning over time which can add amazing flavour to your product in the long term - but can also cause unwanted flavours when not cared for correctly. The number of servings will also of course depend on how hungry your guests are, how many side dishes you are making and what types of meat or vegetables you use. But generally speaking - you can use the sizes above to help you plan which pot to buy and to help you prepare your meals ahead of time.

Vaseline Pure Petroleum Jelly Original is al meer dan 140 jaar de ultieme huidverzorging. Het wereldberoemde Vaseline potje hoeft eigenlijk bijna geen uitleg. Het is namelijk de oorsprong van alle Vaseline-producten en is geschikt voor de droge en beschadigde huid. Met deze Vaseline jelly geef jij je huid net dat beetje extra verzorging wanneer jij dat nodig hebt. Vaseline Original Petroleum bevat een mix van minerale oliën, paraffine- en microcrystalline waxen, die een zachte jelly vormen. Deze jelly helpt het vocht in je huid aan te vullen, zodat deze zichzelf herstelt. Vaseline jelly legt namelijk een beschermend laagje op de huid dat vochtverlies helpt voorkomen. Je kunt deze rijke crème gebruiken op beschadigde, ruwe en droge huid om jeuk te verminderen en deze plekjes te helpen herstellen. De voedende formule beschermt je huid, zodat je huid zijn vocht behoudt en zichzelf herstelt wanneer je dat nodig hebt. Ook is deze jelly ideaal om je huid te beschermen tegen bijvoorbeeld weersinvloeden. Dankzij het compacte formaat is de jelly daarnaast ook uitermate geschikt om mee te nemen, zodat je op elk moment je huid kunt verzorgen. Vaseline Pure Petroleum Jelly Originalis al meer dan 140 jaar de ultieme huidverzorging. Het wereldberoemde Vaseline potje hoeft eigenlijk bijna geen uitleg. Het is namelijk de oorsprong van alle Vaseline-producten en is geschikt voor de droge en beschadigde huid. Met deze Vaseline jelly geef jij je huid net dat beetje extra verzorging wanneer jij dat nodig hebt. Vaseline Original Petroleum bevat een mix van minerale oliën, paraffine- en microcrystalline waxen, die een zachte jelly vormen. Deze jelly helpt het vocht in je huid aan te vullen, zodat deze zichzelf herstelt. Vaseline jelly legt namelijk een beschermend laagje op de huid dat vochtverlies helpt voorkomen. Je kunt deze rijke crème gebruiken op beschadigde, ruwe en droge huid om jeuk te verminderen en deze plekjes te helpen herstellen. De voedende formule beschermt je huid, zodat je huid zijn vocht behoudt en zichzelf herstelt wanneer je dat nodig hebt. Ook is deze jelly ideaal om je huid te beschermen tegen bijvoorbeeld weersinvloeden. Dankzij het compacte formaat is de jelly daarnaast ook uitermate geschikt om mee te nemen, zodat je op elk moment je huid kunt verzorgen. Here is a rough outline of potjie sizes - but it is always important to find out the exact manufactures’ sizing guide or dimensions.Please note: You must always follow the manufacturer's guidelines for the potjie you buy as incorrectly preparing, cleaning and storing your potjie can cause damage over time. Fun Fact: This entire demonstration, photos and videos, was captured with my Samsung Galaxy S cellphone. Another great tip to know is that the number of rings on a traditional potjie pot, when multiplied by the size of your potjie will roughly equal the number of servings it can make. For example, if you have a Size 3 pot that has 4 rings around it - you should be able to cook roughly 12 servings for your guests. Loaded Breakfast Potjie Pot Recipe idea for the camp fire coals. A full course of bacon, sausage and beans, egg in one pot for a outdoor meal. Use large chunks or vegetables when cooking your potjie, as smaller cuts of vegetables will cook down and disappear into the gravy! If you are adding vegetables that do not need to be cooked for long - rather add these towards the end.

Champion "potjiekos" cooks prepare their dish in layers, meat at the bottom, then vegetables and then the starch. They then put the lid on and do not lift again until the dish is done. Cooks would listen to the slight bubbling and simmering of the "potjie" by hold a ear close to the lid. This is called listening to the "potjie" talk. The cook listens and then control the heat at the bottom of the "potjie". While holding an ear close to the side of the lid, (be careful not to let escaping steam burn you) the cook should hear a slight bubbling with a bubble every second or two. A rapidly boiling "potjie" is a recipe for disaster. What you should hear is a slight bubble as if the food is simmering. You should never hear something boiling or rapidly bubbling as "potjiekos" is prepared slowly over moderate heat. Adjust the heat source until you hear the desired sound. Remember that it takes a few minutes, sometimes up to 10, before the "potjie" will respond to heat adjustment.To store your potjie, thoroughly wash and dry it. Use cooking oil or LK’s multi-purpose potjie care and protect, to coat the inside and out of the pot. Fill your potjie with scrunched-up newspaper to help absorb any moisture. Finally, store in a dry area.” These sizes can vary from brand-to-brand, depending on the width and depth of their specific pots - so always make sure to speak with an expert and find out about the different brands and tools available.

For first-time use, wash the inside of your potjie with a mixture of dishwashing liquid and boiling hot water. Coat the inside of the potjie with cooking oil and heat it until the oil begins to smoke. Then wipe clean with a paper towel. Your potjie is ready to cook. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly combines all of these properties in one convenient, flip-cap jar. Regular use of this hypoallergenic moisturiser will help you gently care for your skin and maintain smooth, deeply moisturised skin.

Don’t stir the potjie, it affects the flavours’ natural stewing process. Consider opting for a Potjie Perculator that distributes liquid evenly, cooks faster and rules out stirring: Its triple-purification seal guarantees each jar of Vaseline Jelly has been purified not once, but three times to remove impurities. It is dermatologist recommended and is appropriate for use by those with sensitive skin. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly original is also a fragrance free, hypoallergenic moisturiser that is a non-irritating and non-comedogenic (it won’t clog your pores). The ingredients closest to the bottom of the potjie pot would take longer to cook. One never stirs the potjie as it allows the flavors to stew without tampering. That is why the lid never get taken off. The coals are also place outside of the pot legs and the heat would allow it to cook slowly. What is the difference between a potjie and a stew? There are also other ways to use both these pots however and you can always find new, creative recipes to try and cook with them. If you need to boil some water, make pasta or even deserts - potjies are great as they can be used for whatever your outdoor kitchen needs. If you’re strapped for time, this recipe doesn’t take hours to prepare but you can easily cool the heat down a bit and let it simmer for as long as you want to. Browning the meat first creates the maillard reaction which caramelised the meat and deepens the flavour. The rest of the potjie is all about layering. When using an open fire, make sure that the heat is consistent. If you’re cooking for a long time instead, the heat should be less and the water should be at a low simmer.