Lamb'S Neck Potjiekos Recipe

Name: Lamb'S Neck Potjiekos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices lamb necks; 250 ml red wine (Pinotage of course! you can be liberal with this); 250 g new potatoes, chopped (halved if small); 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 2 red peppers, sliced; 12 vine tomatoes, halved; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 3 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

8 slices lamb necks
250 ml red wine (Pinotage of course! you can be liberal with this)
250 g new potatoes, chopped (halved if small)
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2 red peppers, sliced
12 vine tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
3 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Add the cloves, cinnamon, paprika, ginger and garlic to some oil and heat in the potjie pot until fragrant.
2
Add the meat and potatoes to the pot, then add layers of onion and pepper.
3
Finally, add the tomatoes to the top of the pot, and sprinkle over the coriander.
4
Pour the wine over the top and allow to drain through.
5
Put the lid on the pot and leave to simmer.
6
After half an hour, stir the pot well so that the meat is now on the top.
7
Cover again, turn the heat down if necessary, and leave to slow cook for as long as possible.
8
Good after two hours, even better the next day.
9
Serve with rice - if you have room!

550

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices lamb necks, 250 ml red wine (Pinotage of course! you can be liberal with this), 250 g new potatoes, chopped (halved if small), 1 large onion, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb'S Neck 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb'S Neck Potjiekos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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