Swannie asked me to test the new swanniebraa and see if one can use it to prepare a Skaapkop
Skaapkop can be baked in an oven from raw, or boiled and then crisped in a braai, similar to how one would prepare an eisben.
I tried the second method - cook the skaapkop first -best chance of success and I can judge whther it can be done from raw at all....
Some pictures and comments follow.:
First to see is the skaapkop can actually fit in the braai
Such a dreamy looking beauty. :angel7:
Get the big pot ready - salt, allspice, bay leaves, a splash of dry white wine
Line the bowl with tin foil - I decided against using the drip tray - skaapkop drup nie
Ok that does not work - when the foil goes over the sides and you fit the middle section, it slices the foil. The edges of the middle section is sharp. The model Swannie gave me also had a very tight fit between middle section and bottom pan
Sliced
Sharp
That's better - fit the middle part and then put some foil in to make a bowl
Swannie prepared, Skaapkop into the pot -
Hhmmmmm, ok so what can I do with swannie's braai while the skaapkop is being prepared.....
I have an hour or two to kill....
Let's see...
Perfect fit!! 8)
Note that I fit the braai grid at its lowest position - it rests on the ridge above the middle section
Let's get going ... :biggrin:
Some steam holes
Add basic decoration.. to hide the steam holes
Make Swannie an extra receptacle.... And remove all the pips
Put in some Olive oil, salt, butter, brown sugar and swirl... Insert a twig of rosemary
Plug the hole
Get the swannie going with a few brickettes (7) intending to layer them flat on the grid when they are ready
Check on the dreamy one
Give Swannie a good rub of olive oil - he is going to a warm place >
See you later
Now for some 'me' time.....
Pondering the pumpkin :
Skaapkop can be baked in an oven from raw, or boiled and then crisped in a braai, similar to how one would prepare an eisben.
I tried the second method - cook the skaapkop first -best chance of success and I can judge whther it can be done from raw at all....
Some pictures and comments follow.:
First to see is the skaapkop can actually fit in the braai
Such a dreamy looking beauty. :angel7:
Get the big pot ready - salt, allspice, bay leaves, a splash of dry white wine
Line the bowl with tin foil - I decided against using the drip tray - skaapkop drup nie
Ok that does not work - when the foil goes over the sides and you fit the middle section, it slices the foil. The edges of the middle section is sharp. The model Swannie gave me also had a very tight fit between middle section and bottom pan
Sliced
Sharp
That's better - fit the middle part and then put some foil in to make a bowl
Swannie prepared, Skaapkop into the pot -
Hhmmmmm, ok so what can I do with swannie's braai while the skaapkop is being prepared.....
I have an hour or two to kill....
Let's see...
Perfect fit!! 8)
Note that I fit the braai grid at its lowest position - it rests on the ridge above the middle section
Let's get going ... :biggrin:
Some steam holes
Add basic decoration.. to hide the steam holes
Make Swannie an extra receptacle.... And remove all the pips
Put in some Olive oil, salt, butter, brown sugar and swirl... Insert a twig of rosemary
Plug the hole
Get the swannie going with a few brickettes (7) intending to layer them flat on the grid when they are ready
Check on the dreamy one
Give Swannie a good rub of olive oil - he is going to a warm place >
See you later
Now for some 'me' time.....
Pondering the pumpkin :
