Romertopf 4-Quart Clay Baker Review

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(More customer reviews)Two, large turkey wings fit perfectly in the bottom of the 4-quart Romertopf ("113" stamped on the bottom). In the 3 years that I've had mine, turkey wings are the only thing I've cooked in it although a duck is slated to be cooked in it tonight. As with the wings, this is the right size for anyone wanting to cook a whole duck.
Turkey wings tend to get a bit dry if roasted in a traditional, covered, roasting pan. In a Romertopf, however, the meat is incredibly moist. All I do is season the wings, put them in the bottom of the soaked (in cold water, both top and bottom) Romertopf, stick it in a cold oven, turn the oven temperature to 425 degrees, then forget about it until the oven timer goes off 50 minutes later. Most times the wings are browned as desired. The few times they have not been, I've removed the top and returned the uncovered wings to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
Although people writing reviews for some other size Romertopfs say they stick it in their dishwasher, mine came with instructions to only wash it by hand and never use soap. For removing grease, the use of baking soda is suggested. I have found the easiest way to clean a Romertopf is to first remove as much as possible with slightly warm water and a nylon brush, then soak it over night. In the morning the baked-on dripping are much easier to remove. After removing them I do a final cleaning with baking soda and warm water.
One thing people should know is that Romertopfs, no matter what size, can not be cleaned so they obtain a new, never used look. Being made of porous clay, the bottom and inner top get stained and spotted (from grease).

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The Romertopf #1132 clay baker is extra large, cooks for up to 8 people.Accepts up to 14 pounds or a 13 pound turkey.Clay pot cooking allows you to prepare quick, healthy, high quality meals that cost less and taste better.Food cooked in a clay pot requires no liquid unless specifically called for.The result:all natural juices, the full flavor and taste and all the essential nutrients and vitamins are retained.The taste is truly superb.You can cook all kinds of food without adding any fat, in line with the demands of modern dietetics.The Romertopf is made of a special porous clay and is unglazed inside and out allowing it to breathe during the cooking process.By soaking the pot in water before cooking, moisture is absorbed by the clay.The tiny water particles are released during cooking, penetrating and blending with the natural food juices, increasing flavor, tenderness and enhancing aroma.

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