Cast Iron Potjie Pots (Potjies), are usually better known as Cauldrons, Dutch Ovens or Coalbrookdale Cooking Pots. These Solid Iron Pots are ideal for slow cooking over open or gas fires and have been used for centuries to slow cook tough meat and in mystic rituals.

We supply the superior "Best Duty" brand Cast Iron Potjie Pots complete with lids which are manufactured in Southern Africa.

Tripod Potjie Sizes

Size 1/4 = 0.7 litre capacity - 11 cm diameter x 11 cm height

Size 1/2 = 1.2 litre capacity - 13 cm diameter x 18 cm height

Size 1 = 3 litre capacity - 20 cm diameter x 23 cm height

Size 2 = 6 litre capacity - 23 cm diameter x 23 cm height

Size 3 = 8 litre capacity - 26 cm diameter x 26 cm height

Size 4 = 10 litre capacity - 30 cm diameter x 30 cm height

How to prepare and treat your potjie

Our traditional range of potjie pots are not coated on the inside and have a protective layer of vegetable oil to prevent rusting and help with curing during storage.

To prepare for cooking the following steps are recommended.

Wash out thoroughly with hot water and wipe dry.
Coat the inside with cooking oil and heat till oil begins to smoke. Using a paper towel wipe inside until towel wipes clean. The pot is now ready for use.
The more you use it the better it becomes.

 To Store

After each use wash the pot with hot water and lemon juice (if possible avoid using soap or detergent). Wipe dry or dry over heat.
Coat inside with cooking oil and store with paper towel inside.