Pomaireware Clay Bean Pot with Lid, 3 Quarts

by Pomaireware Clay Products

Product Features

• Leadfree clay that retains the moisture-hot food stays hot.
• Can be used on the stovetop (electric w/diffuser), oven proof up to 450F., microwave safe
• Recipe pamphlet provided with each piece.
• Great for one pot meals-you can reheat without losing the taste of the food
• Each piece has its own blemishes and character

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001F5UVHQ
• Item model number: C020336
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,899 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Since the middle of the 19th Century, Pomaire, Chile has been producing distintive earthenware that is both functional and decorative. The artisans have preserved the tradition of working with clay using the same techniques that have been handed from generation to generation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pomaireware May have Quality Control Issues, October 16, 2009

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Thomas Kiefer (Boston, Ma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pomaireware Clay Bean Pot with Lid, 3 Quarts (Kitchen)

This product arrived with a lid which grossly did not fit the pan. I finally got it to somewhat fit using a bench grinder. The whole point of clay pots is that you can steam food inside, and this means the lid must fit the pan pretty well. There is always some variation ("character" they call it) in hand made clay pots, but this is too much. The packing boxes gave evidence of having been packed in Mexico (the nature of the box and the use of woodshavings rather than the more expensive -- and ecologically damaging-- bubblewrap) and the problem is probably quality control at the packing source. You can pick up a tortilla warmer and other clay pots at any Mexican stall market for 5-$10, tops. Some will have good fitting tops, others not. So you look at the wares and bargain. The whole point of buying from an importer and paying a really steep markup (especially since NAFTA) is that you expect that they will do the quality control for you.

Well, not in my case anyway. Other reviewers have found these products excellent. Maybe I was just unlucky. But be prepared to send it back if the lit doesn't fit pretty tight.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not functional at all!, June 28, 2010

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P. Mishra - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pomaireware Clay Bean Pot with Lid, 3 Quarts (Kitchen)

The first time I received it came with the broken handle but they replaced it immediately after I sent the package back.
The second time it looked quite good ,there were no signs of chipping and cracks,but just when I poured some water the cracks started to show up.I thought may be these cracks are just rustic marks and manufacturing flaws so I went ahead and used it.I poured some water and pinto beans to boil over medium heat.After 1/2 an hour I saw liquid drained from the cracks which was not seen drop by drop but collected in the stove burner.After that I have never used this pot and I would not suggest anyone to buy this item.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pot does not sit level at all, August 27, 2011

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Deborah Duncan (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pomaireware Clay Bean Pot with Lid, 3 Quarts (Kitchen)

Unfortunately, this pot came with flaws and is uneven on the bottom. I am hoping to be able to scrape the bottom somehow and level it out to sit on the stovetop. Too heavy to mess with sending back. Keep looking for another pot and don't take the chance on this one.