Potjie Pots (a form of Dutch Oven)

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maxilaura

Potjie Pots (a form of Dutch Oven)

Post by maxilaura »

I was looking up prices for Dutch Ovens and when I looked at the pictures available of it, I said to myself "thats a potjie pot" (used in South Africa).

I tried to find out information on what the exact differences are between the potjie and the dutch oven, however I'm useless at searching on the intenet and didn't come up with anything useful.

The link below tells you the history of the potjie pot and prices etc.

http://www.ez-gas.com/index.php?pr=Potjie_Pots

As I grew up with a potjie, I would definitely recommend it - can have a great cook out evening with family and friends over a open fire.

I will be adding this to my list of stuff to get this year.
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Re: Potjie Pots (a form of Dutch Oven)

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Yep, great pots to use:

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I have 2 DO that cover all the bases for me:

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Two is one and one is none, but three is even better.
Huntsman

Re: Potjie Pots (a form of Dutch Oven)

Post by Huntsman »

pseudonym wrote:Yep, great pots to use:

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I have 2 DO that cover all the bases for me:

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Very cool
Attack Warning Red

Re: Potjie Pots (a form of Dutch Oven)

Post by Attack Warning Red »

Nice-looking traditional camp cookware.

I guess the pots are virtually the same, what with the strong historical and cultural connections between Holland and South Africa (Dutch settlers etc.).

My dad went to SA, travelling for a whole month last autumn, and had the time of his life. Next time he goes I might go with him... 8-)
Mr B

Re: Potjie Pots (a form of Dutch Oven)

Post by Mr B »

maxilaura wrote:I was looking up prices for Dutch Ovens and when I looked at the pictures available of it, I said to myself "thats a potjie pot" (used in South Africa).

I tried to find out information on what the exact differences are between the potjie and the dutch oven, however I'm useless at searching on the intenet and didn't come up with anything useful.

The link below tells you the history of the potjie pot and prices etc.

http://www.ez-gas.com/index.php?pr=Potjie_Pots

As I grew up with a potjie, I would definitely recommend it - can have a great cook out evening with family and friends over a open fire.

I will be adding this to my list of stuff to get this year.
great think ill add it to my to get list however theres something wrong with the link you provided twice i opened it and twice my my laptops anti virus blocked something so just a heads up if you dont have anti virus protection DONT OPEN THE LINK
preppingsu

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Post by preppingsu »

Just opened the link and it seemed ok. Perhaps your security is super sensitive?!
the-gnole

Re: Potjie Pots (a form of Dutch Oven)

Post by the-gnole »

preppingsu wrote:Just opened the link and it seemed ok. Perhaps your security is super sensitive?!

I got a security essentials message as well when I opened the link, had to click to clean the threat off the laptop.
maxilaura

Re: Potjie Pots (a form of Dutch Oven)

Post by maxilaura »

sorry chaps about the link - not sure whats up with it as I've jsut re-opened it and it was fine

don't take a chance though if you aren't sure