Monday, September 3, 2012
Can you put a potjie pot in a volcano?
I don't have a potjie pot, so I wouldn't have been able to tell you if you could use a potjie pot in a volcano or not.
But I am on the yahoo group volcanostoveusersofaustralia, and someone posted the above photo, indicating that yes, you can!
The pot is a Best Duty brand, #3 flat bottomed potjie.
#3 refers to its size. A #2 potjie would also work, but it doesn't look like a #4 or larger would.
The pot is sitting on the center grill, with the coals on the bottom.
Remember, if you are using a pot with legs*, then you need to put the coals ON the center plate; Otherwise, it will not get hot enough.
*I'm not sure if a potjie with legs would work on a volcano or not. I've only used American style camp ovens.
Would I ever get a potjie? Possibly, but I have enough American style camp ovens that I don't need one.
Now, I realize that I have quite a few readers in Australia, so if any of you can tell me a specific benefit to using a potjie over a camp oven, please do.
According to potjiepotusa, the main difference is that a potjie has longer legs and can stand directly in the firepit.
Whereas an American camp oven has shorter legs and must be hung over a fire with a tripod.
So I guess the real determiner is whether or not you plan on cooking over an open fire, and want the convenience of not having to use a tripod.
I don't have a firepit, as there is a "burn ban" where I live. I just use coals on my concrete table.
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