This whimsical hen pot is a great addition to any culinary collection. It is not only beautiful but functional and is perfect for slow cooking soups, stews, and casseroles. The pot is unglazed earthenware, and the walls are thick and good at even heat distribution. They can be used in the oven, on a stove top, over a an open flame or even on charcoal, for roasting, sautéing, boiling or simmering, and for serving and keeps food warm for a long time. The outside finish is the result of a smoking process which results in an uneven dark brown exterior. Since clay is a natural and porous material, it does not react with the food and causes a slow evaporation of steam from the pores that promotes a smooth and even boil. The moist enclosed interior results in food that is healthier and tastier as it requires less fat and liquids. About Pomaireware: One of the most important characteristics of Chilean Creole cuisine is its cooking vessels; the clay pots from Pomaire. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes, from the classic olla (pot), to casseroles, pitchers, water jars, plates and bowls; they hold heat wonderfully and impart a special flavor to food, and can be used in the oven or directly over a flame. A pastel de choclo (corn pie) or paila marina (seafood stew) is almost unimaginable in anything else. Appearance As with most handmade products by artisans around the world, the pieces may have slight imperfections in the form or finish of the materials. Sometimes sizes of same model pieces may also vary slightly, however, these imperfection do not compromise the aesthetics or functionality of the pieces and are considered normal and to be expected. This is especially evident on the outside coloration which depending on its position inside the kiln, the coloration pattern and intensity will be unique to the piece.
