Pomaireware Clay Oval Baking Dish with Lid Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Lid was a very different color from the bottom and the lid and bottom together did not in any way, shape, fashion or form, come close to even a reasonable fit.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Pomaireware Clay Oval Baking Dish with Lid

Since the middle of the 19th Century, Pomaire, Chile has been producing distintive earthenware that is both functional and decorative.The artisans have preserved the tradition of working with clay using the same techniques that have been handed from generation to generation.

Click here for more information about Pomaireware Clay Oval Baking Dish with Lid

Reco Romertopf 3-Quart Clay Baker Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)A friend told me about clay pots, so I decided to try this one. I normally cook for 2 people. This is a medium sized pot and you could easily cook enough meat for 4+ adults, but if you want to cook the veggies at the same time (highly recommended!), you will need a bigger pot. Last night I roasted a game hen - my first attempt. I adapted a recipe from the Chicken Boulangere in Bridget Jones' "Complete Guide to Claypot Cooking". It was incredibly easy. I soaked the pot while I prepared the veggies. Just put some sliced potatoes, onion, lemon and herbs in the lower half of the pot and season with salt and pepper. Put the game hen in the middle, and then I put some baby carrots and another layer of potato slices around the bird and brushed everything with melted butter. I put the pot in a cold oven, and turned the heat to 450. It was done in less than an hour. As this was my first time, I checked the hen temperature with a meat thermometer - it was a perfect 180F.
One thing to realize is that the pot releases steam. This means that the veggies will not be crisp, unless you take the lid off for the last 10-15mins of cooking to crisp up the top layer. The result was truly delicious, by far the most moist poultry I have eaten for a long time. The potatoes were fabulous too, they absorbed the juice from the meat, giving them a wonderful flavor. Cooking everything in one pot tied all the tastes of the different components together very nicely. My husband loved it too. I will certainly use this pot on a regular basis, and can't wait to try it on chicken, duck, beef and lamb. It is a whole new adventure in the kitchen, which makes it fun! I may even buy the bigger 4 quart model, as it will make entertaining much easier - you can put the whole meal in one pot, put it in the oven and then forget about it until the timer buzzes! From my experience last night, I know I would be serving a tasty meal I could be happy to entertain with.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Reco Romertopf 3-Quart Clay Baker

Perfect for quickly preparing healthy, high-quality meals for two to four people, this versatile 4- to 6-pound 3-quart-capacity clay pot may be used for a wide variety of foods, from soups and stews to desserts and breads. The baker is made of porous clay that is unglazed inside and out, which allows it to "breathe" during the cooking process. Soaking the baker in water before baking allows it to create and maintain moisture that cooks recipes to perfection, while preventing flavors and nutrients from escaping. The pot should be placed inside a cool oven and then the temperature should be set, allowing the oven and baker to heat up gradually. Sudden temperature changes should be avoided. The handsomely embossed terra-cotta baker easily moves from the oven or microwave to the table for use as an attractive serving piece. Made in Mexico, the dishwasher-safe clay baker measures 13-3/4 by 9-1/2 by 6-1/3 inches.

Click here for more information about Reco Romertopf 3-Quart Clay Baker

Reco International Romertopf Clay Baker Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I used this item for the first time at Thanksgiving. What a wonderful clay baker it is!! If you're vegetarian, or vegan, or even if you're cooking other stuff, this is an amazing "appliance" to have. I made a seitan dish (for those who are not familiar with seitan, it's a meat substitute that's really expensive when purchased already prepared, but when you make it at home it's so cheap, and also extremely tasty. Of course it helped that I had all Bryanna Clark Grogan's recipes by my side!! [...]
The clay cooker produced an amazing seitan, it was delicious, it retained all its juices, and it had a wonderful crust on the outside that would never have been possible without the clay baker!
I also want to comment on the fact that Amazon has the best price for this clay baker!! Even if you buy it directly from the manufacturer, tne price is not this good!!
I wish I could give it 10 stars!! I also purchased the same clay cooker in a smaller size.
Oh and one more thing, don't forget to soak your clay baker in water for about 10 - 15 minutes befor you cook in it. You also want to make sure you don't use any kind of dish washing detergent when you wash it as it soaks in everything!! Just wash with a stiff brush, or even a firm sponge, and lots of water. One more very important tip - never place a hot clay baker on a cold surface. You might break the claypot!

Click Here to see more reviews about: Reco International Romertopf Clay Baker

The Romertopf 2 to 5 pound clay baker is large enough to prepare 1 to 3 servings of meat or poultry. Clay pot cooking allows you to prepare quick, healthy, high quality meals that cost less and taste better.Food cooked in a clay pot requires no liquid unless specifically called for. The result:all natural juices, the full flavor and taste and all the essential nutrients and vitamins are retained. The taste is truly superb. You can cook all kinds of food without adding any fat, in line with the demands of modern dietetics. The Romertopf is made of a special porous clay and is unglazed inside and out allowing it to breathe during the cooking process.By soaking the pot in water before cooking, moisture is absorbed by the clay.The tiny water particles are released during cooking, penetrating and blending with the natural food juices, increasing flavor, tenderness and enhancing aroma.

Click here for more information about Reco International Romertopf Clay Baker

Schlemmertopf Classic Glazed Clay Cooker, Medium Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I found my first Schlemmertopf at a yard sale, never used and with instructions. Ten years later I own 6 different sizes including some Romertopf brands. I don't use anything else for baking, ever, with the exception being obvious things like pizzas or cookies. So far I have found many of mine second-hand; I believe this is because people don't use the bakers properly and think they don't work.

Let me be clear on this: you need to read the instructions. I'm not used to doing that, so I'm very grateful I did this time. You MUST soak the baker in water before using for the first several times. The terra cotta absorbs the water and then diffuses it inside the baker during cooking. This creates a moist atmosphere and a naturally-occurring broth for meats. After it becomes seasoned with regular use, you rarely or never have to soak it again. Soap, cleaners or the dishwasher must never be used as the terra cotta absorbs the "flavor" of soap and this will ruin your food, however they clean up really well with water. The bakers turn out perfect, moist roasts, meatloafs (no need for a special meatloaf pan!) and chickens and food generally cooks in less time. The coloring of the bakers will change with use, just chalk it up to part of the charm of using "real" cookware.
Whenever I am cooking for company, they ask about the bakers - apparently few people have seen them or know anything about them. For that reason, they make great gifts for people who love to (or simply have to) cook.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Schlemmertopf Classic Glazed Clay Cooker, Medium

The classic glazed Schlemmertopf is made in Germany.It provides you with options in cooking as it can be used in either the oven of the microwave.It provides healthy cooking options for you, and comes with an instruction book and cook book.The top is unglazed and allows the moisture to cook into the food.The bottom is glazed inside and makes for easy cleanup and the ability to cook meats and sides together This size serves 3-6 people..

Click here for more information about Schlemmertopf Classic Glazed Clay Cooker, Medium