Open fire polenta

Source : Light The Pit If You Re Using Wood It Will Look Like This Wait Until The Wood Has Started Burning Low Like This It S Still Very Hoy So Make Sure You ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : April 24, 2026

Step:

  1. Light the pit. If you're using wood, it will look like this.

    Open fire polenta recipe step 1 photo
  2. Wait until the wood has started burning low like this. It's still very hoy so make sure you use all the water

    Open fire polenta recipe step 2 photo
  3. In the cast iron pot add milk, water, salt and polenta and stir until all mixed in

    Open fire polenta recipe step 3 photo
  4. Cover but keep on stirring consistently. The fire can't be controlled like a stove so you need to check on it as often as possible. Add more water while tasting if it's cooked

    Open fire polenta recipe step 4 photo
  5. When it reaches this consistency, it is ready to be removed. Please use protective clothing because the pot will be extremely hot. Serve when ready while it's hot.

    Open fire polenta recipe step 5 photo

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups polenta
  2. 1 cast iron pot
  3. 3 cups milk
  4. 1 cup water
  5. To taste salt
  6. 1 fire pit/ braai

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