Can I add the CBD earlier in the cook?

No — sustained simmer temperatures (above ~160°C of contact heat or prolonged high boil) degrade cannabinoids. Add off-heat at the end so the dose disclosed on the label is the dose in the bowl.

How do I make CBD-infused butter?

Melt 250 g unsalted butter on very low heat. Stir in your Schedule-0 CBD oil so total mg matches your target (here, 30 mg in 15 g butter = 2 mg/g). Cool, store refrigerated. Always label clearly.

Is this safe for children at the table?

No. CBD products are strictly 18+. Either serve children portions from a separately-prepared non-CBD pot, or skip the CBD entirely for the meal.

SOUTH AFRICAN · MAIN COURSE210 MIN TOTAL · SERVES 6BY FRANCO SMITH

CBD Potjiekos — slow-cooked SA potjie with CBD-infused butter

Name: CBD Potjiekos — slow-cooked SA potjie with CBD-infused butter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 1 kg oxtail or lamb shank pieces; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 2 large onions, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 large carrots, cut into chunks; 2 large potatoes, cut into chunks; 300 g butternut, cubed; 200 g brown mushrooms, halved; 1 cup beef stock; 1 cup red wine (or extra stock for alcohol-free); 2 bay leaves, 1 sprig fresh thyme, 1 sprig rosemary; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp (15 g) CBD-infused butter, holding 30 mg CBD total (= 5 mg/serving) — added off-heat at the end

The classic South African potjie, finished with CBD butter for an evening-friendly wellness twist. Three-hour slow cook, six servings, 5 mg CBD per serving.

Cast-iron potjie with slow-cooked South African oxtail stew

Potjiekos is the centrepiece of a South African weekend — slow-cooked over coals in a three-legged pot, layered (never stirred), unhurried. This version stays true to the classic: oxtail or lamb shank, root vegetables, red wine, herbs. The wellness twist is a tablespoon of CBD-infused butter stirred in **off-heat** at the very end — sustained simmer-temperature would degrade cannabinoids, so the CBD goes in after the lid comes off. Per-serving dose: 5 mg CBD. Adults 18+ only; not for children or pregnant/breastfeeding users.

PREP

30 min

COOK

CBD / SERVING

5 mg

INGREDIENTS

What you'll need

1 kg oxtail or lamb shank pieces
2 tbsp sunflower oil
2 large onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 large carrots, cut into chunks
2 large potatoes, cut into chunks
300 g butternut, cubed
200 g brown mushrooms, halved
1 cup beef stock
1 cup red wine (or extra stock for alcohol-free)
2 bay leaves, 1 sprig fresh thyme, 1 sprig rosemary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp (15 g) CBD-infused butter, holding 30 mg CBD total (= 5 mg/serving) — added off-heat at the end

METHOD

How to make it

STEP 1
Brown the meat
Heat the oil in the potjie over moderate coals. Brown the oxtail or shank pieces in batches until well-coloured. Remove and set aside.
STEP 2
Sweat the onions and garlic
Lower the heat. Add the onions, cook 10 minutes until soft. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Spread evenly across the bottom of the pot.
STEP 3
Layer (do not stir)
Return the browned meat on top of the onions. Layer carrots → potatoes → butternut → mushrooms. Tuck in the herbs. Season each layer lightly.
STEP 4
Add liquid and slow-cook
Pour the stock and wine down the side, not over the top — the layers should steam, not stew. Cover. Cook 3 hours over very low coals. Resist the urge to lift the lid before 2.5 hours.
STEP 5
Finish with CBD butter (off-heat)
Lift the potjie off the coals. Wait 5 minutes for the temperature to drop below a simmer. Stir in the CBD butter gently so it melts into the sauce without further cooking. Serve immediately with rice or pap.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I add the CBD earlier in the cook?: No — sustained simmer temperatures (above ~160°C of contact heat or prolonged high boil) degrade cannabinoids. Add off-heat at the end so the dose disclosed on the label is the dose in the bowl.
How do I make CBD-infused butter?: Melt 250 g unsalted butter on very low heat. Stir in your Schedule-0 CBD oil so total mg matches your target (here, 30 mg in 15 g butter = 2 mg/g). Cool, store refrigerated. Always label clearly.
Is this safe for children at the table?: No. CBD products are strictly 18+. Either serve children portions from a separately-prepared non-CBD pot, or skip the CBD entirely for the meal.

SAFETY NOTE

CBD products are for adults 18 years or older. Not for children, not for pregnant or breastfeeding users. If you take prescription medication, see our CBD drug-interactions guide before serving. For higher-dose or medical use, that is the SAHPRA Section-21 pathway via Docto24 — not the Schedule-0 wellness frame this recipe uses. Always label any CBD-infused food clearly and tell your guests it contains CBD before serving.