Dual-Handled Clay Cooking Pot Size: 6.25" H x 11" W x 11" D Typically, the pot is submerged for 15 to 30 minutes to absorb water before cooking, then filled with the food and placed into an oven. Clay pot cooking requires lower oven temperatures and longer cooking times than traditional roasting with dry heat. The evaporation of the water prevents burning so long as the pot is not allowed to heat until it is completely dry. The Paderno World Cuisine 2 quart dual-handled unglazed clay cooking pot with lid weighs a surprising 5.9 pounds. Soaps or detergents should not be used because the clay may absorb them.