Natures Oven by Reco Vegetable Baker
For centuries food has been cooked in earthenware pots over open fires or in brick ovens. Römertopf carries on this tradition by crafting clay pots and dishes specifically intended for cooking a variety of vegetables, meats, casseroles, and breads in the home oven. Manufactured in Mexico, each vessel is made from unglazed and porous terra cotta containing no lead or cadmium. Before each use, the pot is soaked in water in order to absorb a certain amount of moisture into the permeable clay. This moisture is slowly released during cooking, sealing in the natural juices and increasing the flavor and tenderness.Covered in a bounty of sculpted vegetables, and with a built-in handle, the Römertopf vegetable baker can be used to prepare a quick and easy side dish of seasonal vegetables or a casserole for a family of four. Measuring 8 by 12 inches, the baker can go straight from the oven to the table and can be used as a serving dish. While the pot can be used in both the oven and microwave, it is intended to be used primarily in the oven. Due to their porous and unglazed nature, the pots should not be exposed to extreme temperature changes, and Römertopf recommends washing all clay pots by hand.--Lea Werbel