Hakan Suphan Clay Cooking Pot with Lid, 2.6-Qt, Terracotta, Casserole

It's been 18 months since we got the largest size and I would give it a 5 stars. We knew, going into it, that it will require a lot of change in how we usually clean pots. With enough research, we felt confident in taking on an un-glazed pot like the good old days. Right away, I want to confirm that it does take a lot of effort and there is an initial smell. However, after about 5 uses, the smell pretty much goes away completely. Even when it was present, it didn't affect the smell of taste of the food inside. We chose this pot due to the completely flat bottom. Our bright idea was to use this on a warming tray turned to the hottest setting and use it as a slow cooker. Well, it worked like a dream. Its size allows us to more than double our recipe whenever we want to slow cook something for a large one-pot meal with guests. The clean up after also takes getting used to but just scrape off the stuck food and scrub at it with course salt. Then let it dry all the way before putting it away. As we use it, the original color starts to get darker and the texture feels much smoother. Do your research before buying, learn how to take care of it. Much like how you would with a cast iron or carbon steel.

Bought this pot few months ago for mainly cooking rice in old-traditional style. Best rice ever. I also use to boil water for tea. Never use copper kettles again. The first pot was broken when I opened the box. It happened because of poor handling of delivery (dent signs in the package) and also poor packing (there's white foam surrounding the pot inside box but no bubble wrap outside). The company sent me another one. In conclusion this is a very good product, high quality.

Used it only 3 times and this pot got a huge crack. I was trying to cook and noticed smoke coming from under the pot. Thank God, I was there since the leaked grease caused a smal fire under the pot which i wad quickly able to put out. For an expensive pot like this, i expected years of use but only got 3 uses..very dissapointed.

Package good

I'm actually using this pot as a way to cool my house down. It's part of a very old technique used by the Amish. you'll have to look it up.

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

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.

Awesome

The item arrived a couple of days ahead of schedule but when the box was opened it was broken into a least 20 or more pieces. The packaging was very poor for such a delicate item would be wary about ordering this item unless I could be assured it was appropiatly packed and displayed signage on the external box that the item is .Fragile

Muy bonita, muy bien empaquetada... definitivamente una gran compra

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Great product and delicious food cooking

I am happy with this pot