Ivor's Potjiekos Recipe

Name: Ivor's Potjiekos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 kg) pork leg; 6 medium onions; 6 medium potatoes; 6 medium granny smith apples; 10 button mushrooms (halved); 2 medium tomatoes, in slices; 5 -6 cloves; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups white wine (sweetish); 1 whole cinnamon stick; 4 cups cooked rice, seperately (flavoured if desired); 1 liter stock (made up of 4 chicken cubes, 2 beef cubes and salt, pepper and 2 tsp of sugar according to taste)

Servings: persons

1 (1 kg) pork leg
6 medium onions
6 medium potatoes
6 medium granny smith apples
10 button mushrooms (halved)
2 medium tomatoes, in slices
5 -6 cloves
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups white wine (sweetish)
1 whole cinnamon stick
4 cups cooked rice, seperately (flavoured if desired)
1 liter stock (made up of 4 chicken cubes, 2 beef cubes and salt, pepper and 2 tsp of sugar according to taste)

1
Grease the pot with olive oil/ or sunflower oil and preheat on the fire.
2
brown all of the onions diced or sliced and braise leg of pork until light brown releasing some fat.
3
take off heat and stir pot (once only).
4
place vegetables in this order around leg.
5
sliced tomatoes and a little stock.
6
around leg and on top of tomatoes place the apples in quarters followed by the potatoes and then finally the mushrooms.
7
pour the rest of stock and any other leftovers over the ingredients and then add the wine.
8
the fluid should just about reach the top of the veggies maybe 1 inch or so below.
9
the cinamon must be allowed to roam around freely and the cloves can be placed in any of the tiers or allowed to float on top.
10
place on fire and leave for approx 2-3hrs-- No stirring and No burning.
11
just keep the fire going checking if the potatoes are done every now and again with a sharp knife-- when potatoes are soft leave to simmer and when you are happy stir.
12
serve over a bed of rice with your favourite garnishing-- your'e welcome and enjoy.
13
If you get a piece of meat.
14
ENJOY.
15
FROM IVOR capetown.

1118

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 kg) pork leg, 6 medium onions, 6 medium potatoes, 6 medium granny smith apples, and more.

Yes, Ivor's Potjiekos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ivor's Potjiekos

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