Romertopf Clay Cooker
As mentioned earlier-got one at the Thrift Store. Did some research. The one I got is the RECO type, (IE-made in Mexico). This one is unglazed on the entire inside. Romertopf no longer makes them in Mexico, only Germany. They have started to glaze the bottom piece to help with clean up. Mine has been used as there are food stains on it. It is Terra Cotta type clay. You're never supposed to use soap or chemicals on it. Clean it with water/stiff brush and maybe salt or baking soda.
Some recipes call for the entire pot to be soaked in water before use. You must put your food in the pot, close it and put it in a COLD oven. It will crack with fast temp changes.
I have it in the oven as I type-Beggar's chicken. The soaked clay should make a steamy environment.
After this, I will attempt a loaf of olive bread,(if it doesn't crack). I'm going to assume, there might be a hint of ginger/garlic in the clay from the chicken which might be ok with an olive bread.
I'll give you an update when all is said and done!
Some recipes call for the entire pot to be soaked in water before use. You must put your food in the pot, close it and put it in a COLD oven. It will crack with fast temp changes.
I have it in the oven as I type-Beggar's chicken. The soaked clay should make a steamy environment.
After this, I will attempt a loaf of olive bread,(if it doesn't crack). I'm going to assume, there might be a hint of ginger/garlic in the clay from the chicken which might be ok with an olive bread.
I'll give you an update when all is said and done!
