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Handmade Clay Cazuela from Mexico

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This traditional red clay cazuela is hand-crafted by skilled artisans in Puebla, Mexico. The 12-inch diameter and flared shape ensures easy stirring (and serving) of moles, beans, roasts, rice dishes and hot dips, such as queso fundido. The origins of cazuelas can be traced to colonial Mexico; indigenous artisans have shaped clay into cookware for thousands of years and adopted Spanish techniques, including glazing styles and making wide, shallow vessels, over time. While some terracotta items cannot withstand high temperatures, this cazuela holds a slow, steady heat, so foods cook gently and evenly. It’s our choice for slow-cooking braises, Oaxacan yellow mole, tortilla soup, arroz con pollo, casseroles and more on the stove or oven. The unique shallow shape also helps you reduce sauces quickly.

You can use this vessel in place of a skillet, paella pan, sauté pan or oven dish. The round-handled design makes moving the cazuela from stove-to-table effortless—and the cazuela will look good on any dining table. The dishes are certified food-safe, whereas many other brands of clay cookware are made with lead. Each glazed piece is one of a kind and may come with slight variations.

Net Weight: 4.6 pounds
Volume: 3.75 liters (15 cups)
Dimensions: 12 inches x 4 inches
Materials: Redware Clay
Place of Origin: Mexico

Safe for use in the oven, stovetop (gas or electric) or over direct flame.Because of the clay material, the dish requires very little seasoning before first use—simply rinse, fill with water to below the rim and place on a low flame, gradually raising the temperature, until the water starts boiling. We use the cazuela just like a Dutch oven; it works especially well with any dish that shines when cooked low and slow, from traditional moles and braises to soups and stews. Try preparing our Mexican Cowboy Beans, Tortilla Soup, Arroz con Pollo or Oaxacan Yellow Mole in the cazuela.

Hand-wash only. Do not use metal sponges to clean. It is not induction compatible. Heat diffuser recommended on electric stovetops to help prevent foods from burning. Pieces are handmade and may have slight imperfections/differences. It is common for some staining or discoloration on the interior of the pieces to occur with use over time. As with all clay cookware, the cazuela should not be exposed to extreme temperature shock; let it gradually heat up when cooking or let cool to room temperature before running under cold water to avoid cracking.