| Clay Pot is an old but classic Chinese cookware that | | | | pot helps you keep your braise down at a low simmer, |
| has passed down through generations. The material | | | | which makes the texture of the food more luscious in |
| and technology has improved slightly and the basic | | | | the end. On the other hand, the heavy clay holds heat |
| cookware techniques haven’t changed and the | | | | very well, and you may find yourself turning the heat |
| charm of this clay pot stays the same. If you want to | | | | down in order to keep the contents cooking as slowly |
| taste and even make some of the authentic Chinese | | | | as you like. |
| cuisine, clay pot is an necessary kitchenware you | | | | Because clay is porous, you should avoid using soap |
| must bring home. | | | | when cleaning your clay pots. This also allows them to |
| In clay pot cooking, poultry or meat is combined with a | | | | become seasoned through repeated use, and some |
| little liquid, vegetables, and seasonings to produce the | | | | people claim that food cooked in an older, |
| tenderness of a braise with the finish of roasting. Most | | | | well-seasoned clay pot tastes noticably better than |
| of the cooking is done with the cover in place, but | | | | food cooked in a newer vessel. None of my clay pots |
| when the food is nearly finished, the cover can come | | | | are really old enough for me to test this proposition yet, |
| off to get a golden brown finish. Bread baked in a clay | | | | but I’ll be sure to give you an update in a few |
| pot produces a crispy crust with a tender, moist | | | | years. |
| interior. Some clay bread bakers are similar to metal or | | | | What to Cook in Clay Pots |
| glass loaf pans but others come with a cover. | | | | Because food is cooked at high temperatures and |
| Clay pots are incredible for slow-cooked meals. | | | | with steam, some types of dishes are particularly well |
| Because wet clay doesn’t get as hot as metal, the | | | | suited to clay pot cooking. |