African Trading Co. - Cast Iron (Potjie) Pots and Caldrons, and Recipe Book for Cast Iron Pot Cooking Recipes

Caring for you cast iron pot/potjie pot

Traditional Cast Iron Pots from Africa....

	3 Leg Cast Iron (Potjie) Pots
	Potjie Kos (Pot Food) Recipe Book

Known in Africa as the 'potjie'
- pronounced "poi-key", our cast iron pots came to the African continent during the late middle ages with the Dutch and English settlers. The potjie has co-existed with African culture for centuries, refining this historic & age old pot style.

The modern replica is finely cast and fully PRE-SEASONED for your convenience. The potjie has romanced the heart of all dutch oven fanatics, including the USA's greatest dutch oven chef, Colleen Sloan.

Item code	Size #	Volume	Dimensions wxdxh (inches)	PRICE

a7403 a7466 a7471 a7416 a7431 a7436 a7441	1 2 3 4 6 8 10	3.2 qts 1.6 gal 2.1 gal 2.5 gal 3.6 gal 4.9 gal 7.4 gal	9x5.5x9.5 10x6.5x10 11.5x7.5x10.75 12x8.5x12 13.5x10.75x13 15.5x10.75x14 16.5x11.5x15.5	$60 $70 $90 $120 $140 $180 $260
All cast iron pots come with lids unless otherwise noted.
3 Leg Cast Iron (Potjie) Pot
Shipping the pots - All pots are shipped via GROUND service, unless otherwise requested for faster service.

The traditional and healthy way to cook...

The 3 legs and round belly shape allows even heat distribution around the pot.
Maintains the liquids at the lowest point to prevent the food from burning.
Domed lid allows for optimal internal heat circulation.
The peripheral gutter on the lid can be used for coals.
The opposing side handles and thick wire 'lifter' handles make handling easy.
The tall legs make it ideal for cooking directly over fire/coals or gas range.
Lifetime warranty
Uses - Camp cooking, pot (potjie kos) stews, serving dishes, kettle popcorn, pork rinds, pitch fork BBQ, incense burners, firewood holders, etc.

Guide - Number People can Feed by Pot Size:
Number of people that you can feed per pot will depend on what sides etc. are provided. The following is a rough guide:

#1 - 2 to 4 people
#2 - 4 to 8 people
#3 - 6 to 12 people
#4 - 8 to 16 people
#6 - 11 to 22 people
#8 - 15 to 30 people
#10 - 23 to 46 people

The number 3 pot is an ideal size, providing the flexibility to feed a family of 4 or entertain up to 12 people...... a basketball can just fit into the pot.

Item code	Description	Price

a7250	Huisgenoot Recipe Book (Soft Cover)	$20.00

Potjiekos - an Afrikaans word pronounced "poi-key cause" - translated means "pot food", is part of the South African culture and cuisine. Potjiekos is food to be enjoyed with friends and family, for the warmth and companionship shared around the three-legged, round-bellied cast iron pot. This great potjiekos - pot food - recipe book contains mouthwatering, utterly delicious variety of traditional favorites and gourmet dishes. This is an ideal cook book for the cast iron pot enthuisiast. No need to worry about translating, the books are written in ENGLISH. The books contain mouth watering recipes for: Poultry Meat Venison Curried meat Seafood Soup Vegetarian Bread Cakes Dessert Please note that sales of the Recipe Books are final. They cannot be returned.

Mouth watering recipes ...

Caring for your cast iron/potjie pot

Have fun and enjoy those wonderful mouth-watering potjie kos - pot stews.

Before using the pot for the first time:

No need to cure pot. Pot has been cured in the factory. However it needs to be cleaned on the inside before using it as it has a lot of metal dust and dirt from the foundry.
Scour the inside of the pot and the underside of the lid using a cleaner like Comet with steel wool. Rinse with water.
Fill with water and bring to the boil. This will help remove any gases or impurities in the pours of the cast metal. This should be sufficient to clean the pot.
If going to store the pot before using it, you need to oil the inside of the pot and the underside of the lid. Pour a small quantity of olive or vegetable (cooking) oil into the pot. Using a clean cloth or paper towel, rub the inside of the pot with the oil and the underside of the lid. Wipe out any excess oil. Storing the pot - place a clean paper towel in to the pot - this will absorb any moisture that forms in the pot.

Cleaning the pot after use:

Scrap out any burnt food on the inside of the pot. An old serving spoon works great.
Fill inside of the pot with warm water, let soak and then scour clean - using a scouring cleaner like Comet and steel wool. If there is some "resistant" stuff on the inside of the pot, we have found that dish washing powder works wonders. Place some dish washing powder in the pot, add water and mix - let stand for a couple of hours - then scour clean.
Dry the pot. Best to dry the pot over a heat source, but regular drying with a cloth works fine. Coat the inside of the pot and the underside of the lid with olive or vegetable (cooking) oil.
Storing the pot - place a clean paper towel in to the pot - this will absorb any moisture that forms in the pot.

Ongoing maintenance and care for your pot:

If your pot develops some rust spots on the inside of the pot, no problem. Using steel wool and a scouring cleaner like Comet, scrub the rust off. Rinse and coat the inside of the pot with either olive or vegetable oil.