Hakan Suphan Handmade 2.6-Quart Small Clay Cooking Pot with Lid, Unglazed Natural Cookware, 2.5 L

FOR THE ONES WHO SEEK AWESOME FLAVOR The Hakan Suphan Clay Pots are crafted to inspire a healthier lifestyle, reviving the traditional use of earthenware, designed with a contemporary outlook. These mud pots are made of natural terracotta and are handmade. As produced from natural earthenware, it is a healthy, safe, delicious, traditional, and elegant way of cooking. These earthenware pots serve you the naturalness and taste of the soil. There are three different sizes of these wonderful terracotta pots. The large pot has a capacity of 7.2 Litre (243.5 fl oz), the midi pot has a capacity of 4.5 Litre (152.2 fl oz), and the small pot has a capacity of 2.5 Litre (84.5 fl oz). FIRST USE INSTRUCTIONS 1. For the first use, rub some oil or butter on the surface of the clay pot. 2. Lubricate the inner and outer surfaces of the clay pot completely. Wait for it to absorb the oil. 3. After the clay pot absorbs the oil completely, put it into the cold oven. 4. Heat the pot at 350 ℉ for about 1 hour. At this stage, there may be a temporary odor due to the oil. It will absorb oil in the warming phase and the earthen pot will prepare itself for cooking new dishes. 5. Leave the clay pot outside until it cools. CLEANING & CARE INSTRUCTIONS Do not use detergent and steel wool during cleaning. Hand washing is recommended. Use plenty of water for washing. Use baking soda in situations where it is not cleaned with water. Wet the pan, sprinkle with soda, scrub and rinse. Wipe with a cotton towel/cloth and let it dry. After washing the pottery, do not put it in the box or cupboard before it is completely dry. Store with the lid open in a dry and well-ventilated area. Otherwise, mold or odor may occur. WARNINGS Do not expose it to sudden temperature changes to avoid cracking. Do not place your clay pot on a cold surface while it is still hot. Do not put it in a preheated oven. If cooking on the stovetop, raise the heat of the burner slowly. Protect against impacts. Not suitable for use on induction cooktops. Due to its porous structure, keeping food/liquid in the casserole for a long time is not recommended. DID YOU RECEIVE A DEFECTIVE OR DAMAGED ITEM? NO WORRIES... Due to the nature of handmade products, there might be small imperfections-differences-irregularities that make your product unique and should not be seen as a fault. These blemishes or minor size differentiations, which are part of the charm of a handmade product never affect the comprehensive esthetical texture of your product and its ability for use as designed. Since these are very fragile items, they may be damaged in the shipping processes, despite all our care and effort. If you receive a damaged or defective item, do not worry, just reach out to us. We assure to send a new one for free when the customers are delivered a damaged or defective item from our shop.