The Care and Use of Romertopf Clay Cookware

Before using the first time, wash thoroughly with hot water. Do not use soaps. Rinse well, then completely immerse in water and soak both the top and the bottom for about 30 minutes.

Before each time you use it, after the first time, rinse the inside of both the base and the lid under cold tap water. Pour off the excess liquid..
After adding all the ingredients, place your Romertopf in the center of a cold oven.
Do not add cold liquids once the Romertopf is hot.

Regular recipes usually can be converted for clay pots by increasing the cooking temperature by 100° F, and deducting one-half hour of cooking time.
Romertopf is ideal for the microwave. Because microwave ovens vary to such a great degree, use the oven manufacturer's guidelines for cooking times.
To keep it in top condition for many, many years, take care not to shock it by moving it from one extreme temperature to another.
Use mitts or pot holders to move it when it is hot, and place it on a trivet, mat or folded dishtowel when moving it out of the oven.

Cleaning is a snap. Use hot water only, and a stiff natural bristle or nylon brush, or a nylon scouring pad to clean after each use. Do not use soaps; a little baking soda will cut any grease. And never use cold water when the Romertopf is hot.
When not in use, keep the Romertopf in a place where the air circulates. Place lid upside down on top of base when storing, to allow air to circulate inside the bottom of the roaster.
Don't use the Romertopf on an open flame or hot cooking plate. It is designed for oven and microwave use only.
Use one Romertopf for fish and a separate one for meats, to keep the flavors separate

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