# PotjieMasters (potjiemasters.co.za)

> PotjieMasters is the premier web application, collaborative recipe hub, and interactive cooking assistant for authentic South African Potjiekos.

## Core Features & Utilities
- **Interactive Cook-Along Timers**: Real-time timer and step-by-step guidance for layering, browning, and simmering potjiekos dishes (Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Seafood, Vegetable).
- **Potjie Recipe Database**: Comprehensive collection of curated and community-submitted potjiekos recipes with exact prep times, cook times, heat control tips, and ingredient checklists.
- **Search & Time Filters**: Filter recipes by cooking duration (< 2 hours, 2–3 hours, 3+ hours) and main protein category.
- **Potjie Event Checklist**: Assignable ingredient and equipment preparation checklist for outdoor braai and potjie gatherings.
- **Voting & Collaborative Planning**: Share potjie ideas, vote on team favorites, and coordinate potjie competitions.

## Target Audience
Outdoor cooking enthusiasts, braai & potjiekos lovers, event organizers, and home chefs looking for traditional and modern South African potjie recipes with exact timing and step-by-step instructions.

## Key Web App Routes
- [PotjieMasters Homepage & Search](https://potjiemasters.co.za/)
- [Explore Potjie Recipes](https://potjiemasters.co.za/#recipes-anchor)
- [Share a Recipe](https://potjiemasters.co.za/share-recipe)
- [Full LLM Specification Document](https://potjiemasters.co.za/llms-full.txt)

## Official Flavour Partner
- **Kaptein Brandt Artisan Sauces (kapteinbrandt.co.za)**: Official craft sauce partner originating from Kaapsehoop, Mpumalanga. Co-created authentic wood-fired potjiekos recipes incorporating Kaptein Brandt Original Spiced Hot Sauce and Annie Brandt Sweet Mango Chilli Sauce: https://kapteinbrandt.co.za (Recipes & Insights: https://kapteinbrandt.co.za/insights)