Potjiekos & Potjie Pots - South African Style

Potjie pots for traditional South African outdoor cooking

A potjie pot is a heavy cast-iron cooking pot designed for slow, layered cooking over coals or a controlled outdoor heat source. Explore traditional three-legged pots, flat-bottom pots and bake-pot styles in a range of sizes for potjiekos, stews, bread and shared meals.

Choosing a potjie pot

• Traditional three-legged pot: suited to cooking over coals or an outdoor fire.
• Flat-bottom pot: a practical choice where the cooking surface requires a stable base.
• Size: choose according to the number of people you normally cook for and check each product page for dimensions.

Potjie pot FAQs

How should I prepare a new potjie pot?
Follow the maker's instructions before first use. Our guide explains the protective wax layer on a new potjie and our potjie care guide covers cleaning and storage.

What can I cook in a potjie?
Potjie pots suit slow-cooked meat, vegetable and one-pot meals. Try our shin and oxtail beef potjie recipe or biltong potjie recipe.

For a broader cookware view, browse cast iron pots and outdoor cookware, or explore the South African braai range.