Hakan Suphan Handmade 2.6-Quart Small Clay Cooking Pot with Lid, Unglazed Natural Cookware, Terracotta Cazuela, Casserole Dish, Rice Cooking, Stewpot, Korean, Indian, Mexican Dish 2.5 L

Very smart functional design and well made. I use it strictly for cooking soupy pinto beans with bacon or beef/pork short ribs in it... delicious flavor. High quality... very well packaged. IMPORTANT TIPS: To avoid cracks, it must be cured properly(immerse in water for 2-3 days... don't rush the process. ALSO, increase the heat gradually and low boil or simmer. AVOID high heat... there is no need for it, unglazed clay retains very good heat. To avoid mold: Wash with coarse salt and water ; dry it well(sunlight helps). Do not store it with the lid on it. Occasional immersing in water helps avoid cracks. FIRST TIME USE: Just low boil water with garlic, etc and discard... get rid of impurities. THEN start cooking in it. Hope it helps avoid disappointments.

Like how it can be used for several cooking methods i.e. open flame, in oven and even in microwave. Note: follow instructions to season it (oil well) BEFORE use then it will serve you well. It does give off oil smell while being seasoned in hot oven, but no "odd" odors or flavors imparted when cooking. No need to soak in water before using like the German clay Romatopf. Cooked dry kidney bean recipe and lamb dish recipes with great results. If seasoned properly, clean up is easy.

I had big hopes for this product yet it came as broken and ruined my dish . I want to return it .

The clay pot with a lid is amazing! It's well-made and looks beautiful, showing the craftsperson's talent in working with good-quality clay. The lid fits perfectly, keeping the food moist and making it taste even better. The pot spreads heat evenly, so everything cooks perfectly. It's strong and can be used for lots of different recipes. I love using it for cooking because it makes my food taste so good!

I've had many a good meal cooked in this, just follow the soaking directions and no worries

I really liked this clay cooking pot at first, it worked great and seemed to be high quality. However, after just six or seven uses, it developed a crack. I always used it on a gas stove with no more than medium heat, washed it by hand after each use, and let it dry completely before using it again. I mainly used it for cooking beans, so it was never placed on the stove empty. Unfortunately, despite careful handling, it still cracked, which was disappointing. If you're considering this pot, be aware that durability might be an issue.

Wonderful cooking method.

High quality.....retains heat well....can cook meats, soups, stews, make bread, etc......Awesome!

I am happy with this pot

Great product and delicious food cooking

I did follow very carefully all the "before first use" steps, to proof the pot. They say that a foul smell is normal during the process. Ok fine. But the smell is persistent and the pot gave a bad taste to the first dish that I prepared. I'll throw it away (since I used it I cannot return it) and buy another brand. Totally disappointed. My advice: don't buy. Don't.