Braised Oxtail Potjiekos


Potjiekos has been part of the south african culture for centuries, since the first settlements at the cape when food was cooked in a black cast-iron pot hanging from a chain over the kitchen fire. This could work as a crockpot recipe, or as a set-it and forget-it stew. Original recipe is from conrad gallagher's in 3 easy steps" cookbook."

Steps


Fry the oxtail in a hot casserole dish in olive oil to seal it.
Add wine and thyme.
Cook in 150 c / 300 f oven for 2 hours.
Add sweet potatoes and onions , and cook another 30 minutes.
Season and serve hot.

Ingredients


oxtails, white wine, fresh thyme sprigs, sweet potatoes, white pearl onions, olive oil, salt, pepper