When it comes to choosing clay pots and pans, it is always good to do a little research and know what could be the best pots and pans available for your cooking needs. Remember, quality healthy cookware is a safe, energy-efficient and not to forget the economical way of cooking nutritious and delicious dishes. When you cook with such vessels, you don't have to add any extra fat, the food stays moist and tender, and all the nutrients and flavors in it are preserved while cooking. Clay pot meals are ideal when serving your guests. They can be kept warm for a long time without the loss of flavor or appearance. They are meant to cook flavorful, non-toxic and healthy foods for the family.

WHAT TO PREPARE IN A CLAY POTS AND PANS

Although, you can cook any food in the clay cookware, they are however considered the best for preparing fish, poultry, pasta, rice, meat, vegetables, and soups. They are widely used in the US for cooking these sorts of dishes. There is a type of healthy cookware made with 100% natural clay and used for making a wide range of healthy and tasty dishes. They have been in use since time immemorial by very civilizations around the world- the Chinese, the Egyptian, the Roman, Indian and more. Recently, they have become more popular over the rising need for healthy cooking.

GENERAL GUIDE LINES FOR COOKING WITH THE BEST POTS AND PANS:

  • Always clean and place the clay pot filled with all ingredients in a cold oven.

  • There are some manufacturers who make clay pots from special clay for use on both the oven and stovetop; the once to be used on the stovetop need to be put on the stove before the fire is on.

  • Turn on heat slowly to a desired temperature and cook as per the recipe directions. Remember max temperature on stovetop is medium heat, in the oven they can go up to 450 degrees.

  • Never pour cold liquid into a hot clay pot.

  • Rinse and wash pot after using baking soda and do not use soap or other dish washing detergents

  • Choosing an unglazed clay pot lets you bring the best out of clay pot cooking; when using an unglazed clay pot make sure you use it to cook soups and/or stews – dishes with water, for the 1st 6-7 times till the pot is fully seasoned. Then you can start using it to cook other dishes like rice etc.

  • Wash pot and wipe dry with a clean cotton cloth and store it in a dry and airy place, preferable on a cooling rack so that it can be off the ground.




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