Potjiekos - A South African tradition

[@ChilliChump]

What is your favourite traditional meal from your home country?

[@butzmn7190]

Don't know if it's traditional for germany (I think it is), but my dads potato stew. Probably my favourite food in the world.

[@NoahTSander]

Frankfurt Grüne Soße, what is kind of a herb joghurt with around 7 traditional herbs from the region, actually heaps of em thinly cut and mixed with joghurt, mustard and salt/pepper, usually served with potatos and cooked eggs.

[@AndreasLindholm]

Hmm, As a swede i like my meatballs, but the all time favourite is pickled herring w potatoes, sourcream and chives.

[@ChilliChump]

@Andres Lindholm Swedish meatballs are fantastic! And I also eat quite a bit of pickled herring, it is a treat for me

[@shaunmatthews6889]

Well you made it in this vid, but also a Durbs bunny chow or a bobotie and definitely definitely definitely......... Malva pudding

[@dominichenderson9766]

I swear I must have been South African in a past life because the idea of food prep in the morning, cooking the late morning, beer and braai with family and friends in the afternoon and finally the main event in the evening just sounds like utter utter heaven to me!!

[@wandileqamata]

Man you saved yourself on that stirring, South Africans will lose their mind if you mess around and stir a Potjie, great video man ❤️

[@sameshenmoodley7378]

Some South African traditions will never die.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

We are expats from South Africa living in Huntseville, Texas for the past 33 years. I have my #3 Pot now for 53 years and never stop using it. I really like this video so have subscribed to be a part of your community. Very nice indeed.

[@ChilliChump]

Welkom!

[@KJ4RMZ]

Other than the obvious, is there any difference between the pot with or without the legs? Can one with the legs be used on a big burner?

[@llewellynlamb9545]

Cheers Boet, you do South Africa proud even though you, not living here anymore, you do more to promote South Africa than most, I know that Africa still runs through your veins strongly, keep up the good work.

[@ChilliChump]

Thanks Llewellyn. Part of my heart will always be in Africa!

[@rumbijc5314]

Nothing beats this.. The dishing out is very important....

[@paulwhittaker5195]

Wow. I've been back in UK since 2000. This really takes me back. I'm off to get myself a potjie pot. Expensive but will last. Thanks man good memories have returned.

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

I love cooking outdoors even in the winter time it’s so primitive and takes me back to our roots

[@agbottan]

"Potjiekos is not a meal. It's a social event." Same thing with 'churrasco' here in Brazil. Hahahaha!

[@deadflicks]

I'm really enjoying your videos. My husband is from SA and I am British, he has been over in the UK for around 13 years. I'm trying to learn more recipes to bring things he loved from home back into his life. So thank you for this channel :)

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

I love that! This also looks like a fantastic meal for a large camping party! It also reminds me *slightly* of an Irish stew recipe my mother taught me - alternating layers of lamb, sliced potatoes, onions, and cabbage, with salt and pepper to taste as well (at least 2 layers of each). Add a little liquid (water, beer, wine, stock or broth...) and let it simmer for a few hours. It's that simple, no browning or other steps required. Again, looks fantastic and I can't wait to try it!

[@sunnydee196]

That sounds amazing too 😋

[@TheHazelip]

Sir, I just made a version of this for my family after watching this video. I don't have a backyard since I'm in an apartment for a few more weeks until we close on our house, but I do have a crock pot. So, I kinda faked it out and made it in there. I used chicken thighs, onions, celery, shredded carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, chicken broth and white wine topped with a thick layer of moisture-holding cabbage leaves. Let me tell ya, it was delicious. Even my boy who is notorious for picking out veggies, had a second helping. This is now a new Hazelip family favorite around here. Thank you for posting this. It was a great tutorial video and I had fun playing around with it.

[@ChilliChump]

That is great to hear! Really happy you and your family enjoyed it!

[@thepatriotsrage661]

Wait until you've made enough of em, eventually you figure out that the veggies are the REAL star of the potjie.

[@DonPandemoniac]

“I love cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food”

[@raytheron]

Spoken like a true follower of Keith Floyd!

[@robinbrowne5419]

Don - LOL :-)

[@cliveoconnell3245]

South Africa wine is so good and cheap. Not UK at £10bt

[@crazymanbbqcompany1592]

Lolololololol

[@geaj]

I loved these when I visited South Africa!

[@bens1491]

Another brilliant video. Love the passion you have for your South African dishes, great viewing.

[@wackojacko5011]

I dont stop recommending ur poijie recipe.... thank you. Ur a legend

[@pachamama8586]

Looks like true soul food to me! Thank you very much and all the best!

[@Armadillopepper]

I've definitely gotta make this. Have never heard of Potjiekos, but it looks fantastic.

[@Mimeniia]

It goes deep, pudding, bread et al.

[@danielmoore9119]

This is the bushiness I swear. I its so good it will transcend all cultures.

[@mushroomslappin]

Made this recipe for a camp. Was splendid and the potjie pot was cleaned. Thanks for sharing.

[@lsmith5179]

I can't imagine life without a potjie and friends 😍 love you South Africa 😍

[@douglas7998]

I love how the chopping montages have got more and more extreme, my favourite bits of the cooking vids!

[@1000Mikey]

I was just going to write the same thing. You've got to love a chilli chump stop cut chop!

[@crazaylex5952]

Best signature move. One of many reasons to love this fella.

[@nealbeard1]

Poor technique

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Made a potjie last weekend and making another one for my wife's birthday next weekend. The softness over everything and how the flavours infuse is just awesome!! Ek klap my potjiekos lekker!

[@BigMkombe]

I love to see how different potties are made across the country! Thanks for posting!

[@jerrychetty2524]

I am south african and watching this from mzansi, thank you for your lekker videos, I will be making your recipes.

[@Echo4Sierra4160]

Oh my god.... taste of home! That was 26 years ago. I'm going to buy a potjie. Learned to do this when I was 5, I still got it

[@Kaalinashi]

I just made it in a flat wide 9 quart Dutch oven and it worked awesome.

[@silverfish8307]

We love potjies iam Scottish and my husband is South African (we live in Scotland )love love love

[@carlacurado2819]

This is my favourite of South African dish.

[@jacotheunissen1941]

Jis dis nou lekker. We were gonna potjie this weekend but waiting till next week. Im doing Chicken and my friend beef.

[@turbocpt1]

Mooi man, fokken mooi.

[@ChifundoBanda]

Enjoy! We all jealous here

[@derekallen4568]

@@turbocpt1 you speaking in tongues?

[@GrumpyTinashe]

Awesome The pot is indeed a staple of every SA and Zim home. Im 50 and remember going to the village as a kid and my granny had those pots. My has a few Wush i ciuld bring some to the uk for my own use

[@ChilliChump]

You can get hold of them in the UK! A few websites offer them.

[@jepolch]

I finally made it today after watching your video about 10 times. I used goat meat and beef stock instead of wine. I used braai rub spices. It was out of this world! Thanks.

[@ChilliChump]

Excellent! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@doughenning4899]

I got a potjie for Christmas and I am looking forward to using it. 👍cheers

[@rocketcaver]

Your video inspired me to make my first potjiekos this past weekend. Lamb isn't common in my part of the USA so I used beef, and a bit different spice package than yours, but the rest was basically the same. It was excellent! I look forward to making more. Thanks very much for starting me on my potjiekos adventure.

[@JH-br4iv]

Followed this recipe tonight (with beef) for our first Potjiekos, it turned out great. We really appreciate it!

[@nickpenny5698]

I grew up eating potjie because my best friend is South African. This brings huge waves of nostalgia and I feel like I can smell it through the screen!

[@mullman89]

Love it. I lived in the more rural part of Northern Cape for 18months a few years back and the local meat was absolutely spectacular. But for all the delicious antelope cuts I tried while there nothing ever beat a good lamb potjie dinner with some bread fresh from the braai.

[@StagArmslower]

We had Potjiekos in South Africa in Vanderbijlpark when we visited my brother; they've been great and I'm missing it and my brother and his family. I made them here in the US and it tastes as good

[@seano4977]

I'm watching this at ten to seven on a Sunday morning fighting the urge to rush out and buy a cast iron pot. That looks delicious.

[@ChifundoBanda]

Dont let your dreams remain dreams! Do it!!

[@dwights4731]

I really enjoyed the chopping time lapse and enjoy your videos in general keep up the good work

[@brianpaul21]

Love the Potjie content! Certainly would enjoy to see your cleaning and care tips. I’m an american but love any style of slow cooked food. You S. Africans really know your braai, boere and outdoor cooking! Much respect.

[@OpinionatedMonk]

Wow man, thanks for sharing this. Your videos get better and better.

[@peacelove7332]

Absolutely love it when you share your cultural heritage and pride in the food you grew up with. Subbed immediately and will now scour the web for my own Falkirk cast iron pot. Thanks bra

[@kevingirling8129]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I’ve been cooking on my Cobb grill outside for years, I first had Potjiekos curry at a South African restaurant in Spain a few years ago. Now about to take the plunge and buy a Potjie as I have seen some use one on a Cobb. Your recipe looks really tasty so I will give it a bash. Thanks 😊

[@cvmuller7813]

Thanks for tutorial...learnt alot...looks yummi..gotta try.. from #Westcoast #SouthAfrica 🥰✌️🇿🇦

[@geoffreyleonard3743]

Well done and props to your dad.

[@SafeBeatzOfficial]

Seems like a lovely tradition! I enjoyed the video.

[@poprostupiotr4361]

*OMG It looks fantastic! Delicious! Greetings from Poland Bro :)*

[@NicoWonderdust]

I'm genuinely going to buy a Falkirk cast iron pot just to make this, thanks for the recipe/cooking video, it looks and sounds amazing!

[@raytheron]

Good luck finding one! They're still the best!

[@conleysandraadams61]

The best by far❤❤

[@derickwilliams2195]

Great how you pay homage to your Dad and also for a most amazing "Potjie" and the gentle nature of your presentation. From a windy Cape Town - South Africa.

[@ChilliChump]

I always have fond memories of the days he would make a Potjie!

[@derickwilliams2195]

@@ChilliChump I salute you. 💖

[@jomo8385]

Thank you for bringing back memories of S A !!!! I want to be your neighbor (but I am now in Canada!!) Am subscribing! Dankie hoor

[@petesanrafs3513]

That looks absolutely fabulous! Nicely done!!!

[@FreddyHoffmann]

I am using my CrockPot slow cooker to make this for dinner today. The smell is awesome!

[@fish-dx8zx]

Did it turn out with a crock pot?

[@torstenspiegler7655]

Thank you very much for this fantastic recipe. I took beef instead of lamb and it was a great experience. The Garam Massala was very interesting and it smelled fantastic, what madevit hard to wait. I also had to use some bricks to keep my Dutch oven closed 😀 best wishes from Germany

[@ChilliChump]

Thanks for letting me know Torsten! Really glad you enjoyed it my friend.

[@kevowski]

That looks delicious!! I’ve never tried any South African dishes but make biltong often and it’s a favourite of friends and family. Time to try some cooking I think 😉 Thank you for sharing 👍🏻

[@ChilliChump]

Thanks Kev! It really is delicious, and there are many other recipes too for different Potjies (I will share some more in the future!) By the way, have you had a look at my biltong making vid? kzbin.info/www/bejne/goazi6eVmNuol68

[@nathanjaysa]

I made an Oxtail Potjie end of last Year today i will try your Recipe , Thanks Chillichump :) i must agree its really a great meal , happiness

[@rexguy7823]

That looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing, will try if I can get my hands on one of those pots

[@yossimichal]

I must try this!

[@jbpm1]

Great content , loved the fast forward veg prep, I am going to give this a try sometime thanks

[@jannieventer5657]

Great potjie.on top of your game.the liquid balance is perfect.

[@nkululekonkomo4710]

Great video boet I'm South African leaving in Ireland when I stayed in South Africa my landlord was Dutch so he used to make this dish every weekend and he would share with me thanks for the video brother

[@pietervanderdussen1529]

Typical: a Bestduty pot with a Falkirk lid. Many of us have the same, probably got mixed up at a lekker kuier :-)

[@jepolch]

This looks amazing. I have a big cast iron dutch oven which would probably suffice. My face broke into a big grin at the high speed chopping! :)

[@joyluzgannaban1007]

Greetings from Philippines.Just recently i Subcribed to your channel.I love watching your videos.One day i will try to cook this,it looks delicious.Thank you for sharing.

[@ajggg]

Yes please! Some potjie maintenance will be cool

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

We absolutely loved this video we look forward to making it thank you we are watching your videos one after another 😂 thank you again

[@miamdu5888]

We are a family off 4.......and we have 9 potjies in our house!!!! Loveeeeee potjie!

[@drrrrockzo]

Oh man that looks awesome...I'm gonna have to make that.

[@andrewboraine7322]

Nice one boet , I enjoy making a lamb knuckle potjie and sometimes a chicken noodle one too - hmmm getting hungry now.

[@SiphaG]

This was so nice made me miss home 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@taylorb1356]

Thanks for sharing this. Your recipe looks amazing! Going to make it for my fiancée! She's from SA and introduced me to braai-ing & biltong! She's going to be so happy when I make this in the near future. In trade I've shown her American BBQ/smoked meats which she's taken fondly to. Cannot wait to visit SA again and bring some of that with me to share with those wonderful folks!

[@thepatriotsrage661]

Come down, man.Always space at the fireplace for one, two more.

[@vickysu6588]

Love this food, and miss SA

[@ShanTsung]

This made me crave some lekker potjikos now. Especially since we are in the middle of winter as well. Awesome recipe as well :)

[@truthseeker471]

Just done a potjie using your modus of operandi , however I used Springbuck shin pre- marinated for a day... Thanks keep them coming from South Coast Natal...

[@BT-OneOnly]

Lovely, thank you for sharing.

[@itildude]

I am definitely trying this. Thanks for the awesome vids as always.

[@wackojacko5011]

Thanx for sharing... I live in Israel and miss this so much... u are so right. Family wise we used to make early BRAAI snack nd have poijei later on .... Thanx brother u baught back some memories...

[@DarrynBritton]

Love that you threw in a solid zaffer "helluva" in the beginning there 🤣 Epic potjie there man - brilliantly explained the intricacies and the end result looked amazing. Introduce those British neighbours to some smileys and walkie-talkies next 😁

[@flying_hussar3034]

It reminds me Hungarian Bogracs dish which I love. My family in Poland are using something similar like this pot just the top lid locks firmly. Delicious stuff!

[@ListenEar]

Thanks for posting the video. If you live near Ascot, the butcher in the High Street makes Amazing Boeries, without doubt; the best I have tasted in the UK!!

[@reecewarden669]

This looks amazing. Definitely gonna try this someday this summer

[@raghubhat7328]

I love the way you nerrate the process..the no nonsense kind... amazing recipe.. thanks for posting! Subscribed n liked...

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you! And Welcome to my channel!

[@paulgball]

Love it, will defiantly try one when i go to cape town this year

[@KaiGaming84]

Very well done! Love the recipe, cooking, video editing, all very well done! If I could put a suggestion in that will add that last punch to your videos: Close the video with having dished up some of the food you've cooked and have a bite or two, explaining the flavour, maybe pairing with a glass of good wine. I know Ben Kruger does this to great success!. Cheers!

[@depp657]

kind eyes, nice voice, excellent insight about your fermenting, sauces and cookin' skills. keep up the good work bruv. much love

[@auto-nomadic1326]

thanks bro, i got a potjie for my bday, and making my first now.

[@jk12428]

You’re the Man!

[@Mimeniia]

In greater Cape Town we say, pawchie. Make me lus and long for that social aspect as well.

[@karabomokgatle9361]

🇿🇦 Brillant Demonstration. You will get a lot of subscribers from cookery students for International Menus,in this case RSA. 🇿🇦

[@ohyouknowwhatimsayin]

I love the videos where you share your recipes. Ive tried almost everyone of them (Piri-Piri chicken has become a family favourite). Will definitely try this one!

[@BenjaminVanZyl-tc7uh]

Great stuff this video really covers about everything there is to be said about 'potjie-kos'. I am a South-African and I think it's wonderful how different cultures can learn from each other and start to appreciate the different ways that good food can be prepared. The 'great secret' to 'potjie-kos' is actually very simple, and it's just the fact that MEAT AND VEGETABLES PREPARED in CAST-IRON WARE ALWAYS TASTES BETTER (especially the next day!). In America they call a 'potjie' a Dutch-oven' , but ironically the very best quality cast-iron wares was first produced by Falkirk in England. Also, remember to keep it simple when it comes to veggies used - basically it should always include onions and potatoes with (at least) one other veg of choice e.g. cabbage with pork, pumpkins with beef, tomatoes with lamb, chicken with mushrooms, etc,etc (and don't forget the dumplings!), and remember to cook it looong and slow (at least 3-4 hours). Experiment and enjoy! God bless, and Jesus loves you

[@EEE80]

Top notch quality content. Good job!!

[@typhonsdrummer]

I'm really looking forward to trying this. I have been wanting a cast iron pot for some time. I'm dying to try a seafood version of this. Cheers!

I can imagine. Divine. Use a mixture of seafood.

[@thepatriotsrage661]

The seafood version works really well with the likes of crayfish (lobster), prawns (shrimp) but you have to add them towards the end unless you want a seafood 'soup'.

[@matthewjohn1569]

Poitjiekos in UK weather is a match made in heaven!

[@francoisfouche2568]

Lekker man !! Groete uit New Zealand ! (10 years) Kids are coming over this coming Sunday, I recon it is time for a chicken potjie ! Our one daughter in law is Dutch, she absolutely loves our cooking, potjie, braai, vetkoek, roosterkoek, bobotie, melkkos ... you name it ... her words: als is lekka !

[@marisellestolz6755]

O I lovveee this, you did this video with so much love and explained the tradition so well...I have a potjie at home here in Germany someone brought it all the way from SA and now after 20 years we start to use it...what a disgrace!!! Well use your tips to get the tradition going now...

[@davidfindlay9264]

Wow tried your recipe out today! It’s divine thanks so much for sharing!

[@e30Birdy]

I sent this to the GF and said we need to make this. We have an enamel cast iron pot which will need to be done on the stove or gas grill but it should still be great. I could see this working in a slow cooker as well but i will use the cast iron. Thanks bud

[@hazelem1266]

From Melbourne. South Africans all over the world always dish up a portion for a neighbour or two. It’s in our blood 😂

[@robertschweppie5256]

LOL THE BRICK ....LOVE IT