There are some days when I need to whip up something quick for dinner after a day of running around doing errands. Other days, I spend most of my time at home and even though I am busy, I can put in a roast to cook low and slow with very little work. I love the way the kitchen smells when I have had a roast simmering all afternoon! I recently received The Original clay pot from RÖMERTOPF to try out and the whole family really enjoyed our roast! If you are not familiar with RÖMERTOPF, here is some information about them from their website:
RÖMERTOPF was presented and introduced on the international market for the very first time in 1967. Since that time RÖMERTOPF stands for the fat free, natural and healthy cooking in a clay baker people who love to cook just cannot do without. The label “ RÖMERTOPF” is today a label for quality, and, at the same time, represents the company’s promise in manufacturing exceptional products.
RÖMERTOPF carries a number of different sizes and styles of their clay cookware. Whether you are looking for something small to cook a one person meal in or something huge for your Thanksgiving turkey. They also have some wonderful bread pans and storage containers as well. The clay pots for roasting work using a very simple concept: by steaming food and allowing it to braise in it´s own juices. This is a health way to prepare meals without using additional fat. All of their products are made from from high-quality natural clay.
RÖMERTOPF Clay Pot
My Opinion: The Original clay pot was the perfect size for a small roast, several chopped up potatoes and a ton of carrots. I used some chicken stock as the cooking liquid along with a chopped up onion, some minced garlic, and an assortment of seasonings. With the lid on, the roasting pan is fairly high but I just had to lower a shelf in the oven, which I would have to do for just about any decent sized covered dish. You do need to remember to soak the clay pot in water before using it for the first use but that is easy enough to do and it only takes about 15 minutes. For subsequent uses, you just have to give the pot and top a quick rinse. The pot is dishwasher safe which makes cleanup very easy!
Easy Pot Roast with Vegetables in a RÖMERTOPF clay pot
One small beef roast
4 large potatoes, cut into large chunks
6 large carrots, cut into large chunks
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp tarragon
1 1/2 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Place roast in the clay pot (remember to soak or rinse as needed) and top with onion, carrots, and potatoes.
2. Add minced garlic, tarragon, salt and pepper to the stock and pour over the top.
3. Cover the pot and cook at 325 for approximately 2 hours, or until meat is done and tender.
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I visited the site and the number one thing I was is that Romertopf is all about letting you cook naturally meaning that the clay cookware lets meats cook in own juices so therefore is excellent for braising your meat, there is much need for additional fats or liquids.
made in Germany since 1967!! I like that there are so many different uses, sizes and shapes for cooking.
I learned that when cooking in a clay, the natural flavors of the dish are intensified.
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RÖMERTOPF® has been presented and introduced on the international market for the very first time in 1967.
I learned when cooking in clay pots it is like cooking with steam and it makes the flavors better!
I learned that the brands slogan is “ideas for natural cooking” and they’ve been around for over 40 years.
The baker will not dehumidify the food at all so the food remains juicy, aromatic und tasteful.
PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com
I learned As the baker will not dehumidify the food at all, the dishes will remain sapful, aromatic und tasteful.
I learned that they sell starter sets that come with the clay pot, recipe book and pot holder.
I learned that the company is 40 years old and that the clay comes only from Germany. These are really cool!
RÖMERTOPF® should be soaked in water for ten minutes before each use.
You can soak the clay pot in water for 10 minutes then steam in it.
It’s not necessay to add additional fats or liquids when cooking with these pots.
I learned that they have wonderful products that I was not aware of!
I learned that they are celebrating their 40th birthday!
i learned clay intensifies food flavors
debbie jackson,
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
I learned that you can summer, fry, or braise in natural clay because it’s porous, can absorb, store, and when the heat intensifies, give off water
You can cook a chicken with no added fat? That’s awesome.
I learned that the brand RÖMERTOPF® is a registered brand-name.
I’ve never cooked with clay bakeware. However, I’d love to give it a try! The website states “Nothing burns. RÖMERTOPF® stores so much water, that your meal can bake up to 25 minutes beyond the given cooking time without beeing in danger of burning.” I’d love to bake dinner knowing it will come out great every time!
Awesome! I learned that “Nothing burns. RÖMERTOPF® stores so much water, that your meal can bake up to 25 minutes beyond the given cooking time without beeing in danger of burning.”
I learned that they have quite a few products that I MUST have!
I learned that “RÖMERTOPF® has been presented and introduced on the international market for the very first time in 1967.”
I learned they have been around since 1967 – so cool!!
I found their herb stoneware can be used to grow & harvest fresh herbs without soil! After you harvest the herbs, you can wash it and reuse it! So cool!!
I learned that they have a variety of products and that they are made in Germany.
I learned that they have lots of neat recipes at their site…I want to try the spinach soup…yum!
They are celebrating their 40th bday and are located in Germany
I learned that RÖMERTOPF carries a number of different sizes and styles of their clay cookware.
I learned that they celebrated their 40th birthday in 2007.
i learned the company also sells Radiator humidifiers
ROMERTOPF cooks food by steaming it in its own juices without adding additional fats/oils.
cooks food without additional fat
Poultry, veggies, soup and more can be put in this baker.
made in Gemany
I learned they had lamb recipes
I learned that its natural cooking in clay with cooking in it´s own juice.
I learned that over 25 million RÖMERTOPF® pots have been produced over the years which has given many people the possibility to experience the easy and healthy way of preparing meals.
Terri P
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I learned they have a square RÖMERTOPF baker for 2 to 4 serving size. This would be great for my diet.
I learned they turned 40 in 2007
I had never seen a hanging humidifier.
RÖMERTOPF® stands for the fat free, natural and healthy cooking in a clay baker people who love to cook just cannot do without.
They turned 40 in 2007 also.
wendym at cableone dot net
I learned that the classic is more affordable than I thought. $30 Euros (about $45 US). it’s great for natural cooking and better than a slow cooker.
I learned that this brand is manufactured in the Westerwald area in Germany, for the last 43 years.
I have learned that over 25 million RÖMERTOPF® pots have been produced.
I learned that they have recipes on their site.
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I learned that after using it 100 times you should boil it in clean water for 30 min to open up all of the pores and make it like brand new again.
i learned that its made in germany and started in1967.
I learned the company has been around since 1967
They were started in 1967.
I learned that they have been around for 45 years
I love how you can soak it in water befoe cooking to steam your food.
the company was based in germany and celebrated their 40th birthday in 2007