Schlemmertopf Classic Glazed Clay Cooker, Large

by Schlemmertopf

Product Features

• Made in the Scheurich factory in Germany
• Glazed bottom makes cleaning easy
• Serves 4-8 people
• Dimentions: 15.75 inch x12 inch x 9 inch
• Cooking book & instructions included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 15.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0001UZQSU
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 842
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,590 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #16 in Kitchen & Dining > Bakeware > Roasting Pans

Product Description

The classic Glazed Schlemmertopf is made at the Scheurich factory in Germany. It provides you with options in cooking as it can be used in either the oven of the microwave. It provides healthy cooking options for you, and comes with an instruction book and cook book.The top is unglazed and allows moisture to cook into food, while the bottom is glazed on the inside and makes for easy cleaning and the ability to cook meats and sides together. This size serves 4-8 people.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes everything you cook in it taste delicious, April 17, 2009

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Sky Road - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Schlemmertopf Classic Glazed Clay Cooker, Large (Kitchen)

I bought a large Schlemmertopf (the original kind, made in Germany--I believe some of the newer ones are made in Mexico) at a garage sale with no documentation, so I needed to do a little research on how to use it. Found out I needed to soak the lid for about 15 minutes before using it, and that it must always be put in a cold oven when you start cooking the food in it.

I started experimenting with putting various kinds of meat, chicken & fish in it, with lots of vegetables and light sauces and fresh herbs. Everything I have ever cooked in it turned out moist, flavorful, and big-time delicious. I now always think of using the Schlemmertopf pot first when I'm making a dinner from scratch. It holds moisture in, and the flavors in the pot get blended and the herb flavors infuse everything in the pot. Now, I wouldn't want to be without one.

Amazon carries some useful cookbooks about cooking in clay pots, and I recommend getting at least one of them as a guide. But for the most part now that I have some experience using it, I just make the recipes up using whatever meat, veggies and herbs I have in the house and can always feel confident that the food will come out of the Schlemmertopf tasting great. It's also a very healthful way to cook because you don't have to add any oil to the Schlemmertopf. It's an absolute kitchen necessity for me now.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We LOVE our #842 Schlemmertopf!!!, October 22, 2009

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G. Love (VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schlemmertopf Classic Glazed Clay Cooker, Large (Kitchen)

We cook everything in there! It's so easy to prepare, the food tastes outstanding, & it's so easy to clean! Great for roasts, vegetables, & grains! No more scouring the oven! No lead, aluminum, or microwave radiation (pending you don't put it in the microwave)! We also have a small Rommertopf & a medium-sized #843 Schelmmertopf & love them all!

We've had our #842 for almost a year - got it last year after turkey season. We just cooked a 14-lb turkey in it & it did fantastic! It was a little big & took 3 1/2 hours to cook (maybe shorter if I hadn't checked it hourly), but overall it did well, tasty! Cooking greens in it is so simple & great, too!

We highly recommend the #842 for it's versatility & ease of use!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read the instructions..., May 20, 2011

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bromya "bromya" (Palm Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schlemmertopf Classic Glazed Clay Cooker, Large (Kitchen)

I hate when people give a bad rating to a product without thoroughly reading the instructions. In this case, a reviewer wrote that the lid is not "tight-fitting." Having read the manual, it clearly states, "Note that the lid is not completely tight fitting. This allows any excess steam to escape, adjusting the pressure within the pot and facilitating browning of foods." The manual also illustrates why their glazed bottom is a better choice vs. a non-glazed bottom (e.g. Romertopf): "It is much more sanitary than an unglazed utensil, as food particles, flavors and odors are not absorbed into the pot. It is easy to clean and there is no bacteria build up, no worry about mold, no staining or problems with food sticking."
Also included in this wonderful little manual are several recipes for meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables and desserts. It is a wonderful product and with simple proper care, can be enjoyed for years.