Are Romertopf Clay Pots unglazed? I'm hearing the newer models are now glazed. Thank you.
1488116
There is a type out there called Schlemmertopf that is glazed on the inside. The Romertopf pots remain unglazed inside and out. I have never had the experience reported by the seafood baker.
1488117
I believe Romertopf pots are mostly unglazed. I have used a Romertopf pot for years and I can't imagine using a glazed pot. I use this pot mostly for a Calcutta Chicken recipe and my family just loves it. The meat comes out so tender and full of flavor! This one is quite large. I can make enough chicken in this pot to feed at least 10 people.
1488118
Yes, they are unglazed. I have purchased 2. You soak them in water before using them in the oven and they really keep food moist. I especially prefer using it for roasting turkey, as you can roast it at a higher temperature and it cooks more quickly and evenly. Good Luck!
1488119
They are unglazed. That way you can soak it in water before baking to retain moisture in your meat. I prefer to wrap my whole chicken with bacon befor baking. You'll never believe the flavor you get. Yummm
1488120
The one I bought on Amazon is unglazed. I was given another for Christmas this year that is glazed on the bottom half. The glazed one s easier to clean, but I really liked the old one I had used for 35 years because of the the patina it had developed- like an old cast iron skillet. Unfortunately it was broken in our last move. I only cook beef, chicken and pork in mine. They used to make one for fish only.
1488121
Yes most are. We ordered this specific model and it was unglazed. After 1 seafood bake it was unbearable with the smell and we tried every cleaning product and technique we could think of and find online. Finally we had to throw it away. The smaller one I inherited from my family is glazed and we use it at least 2 times a week. Getting a glazed one is NECESSARY not merely suggested.
1488122
Mine is unglazed, but it cooks beautifully. I have a clay pot of another brand that is glazed, and, I prefer the unglazed Romertopf. You soak the pot in water for about 45 minutes before putting it in the oven and the food cooks quickly and stays moist. To clean it I soak it in hot water with a little baking soda, and it comes clean very quickly. I do not use dishwashing soap on it...just hot water and baking soda. I have had no problems with it coming clean.
562347
There is a slight glaze, but I'm pretty sure it fades after 24 hours... Though, now that I think about it, it may still very slightly be there.. Nothing too crazy though!
767411
The backs of the plates are glazed a smooth plain white except for the actual rim of the base. (The bit which makes contact with the table.) That part is unglazed and feels slightly grainy.
1219991
Have you tried making a paste out of baking soda, apply it to the unglazed part and leaving it for a time? You might also try a paste of baking soda and lemon juice. I would not recommend any commercial cleaning products as they may be absorbed into the clay areas. They would contaminate the pot. The pot is hard fired, so any odors should disappear over time. Before I had my TSM pot, I used a food grade container for making sauerkraut. It retained the odor, but after cleaning with baking soda, and over time, it smells ok now. You might also contact the company that made the pot. If you keep it for only pickles and sauerkraut, it won't matter if it retains a kraut odor.
1851279
Correct, the base is not glazed. A Moroccan friend told me that you should oil it first and put on a charcoal fire to season it. According to him it will break if put the first time on a gas fired stove. Regards, Roy
1001972
Hi Connecticut girl, I have not bought any of the Mikasa recently, so I can not compare. I would think if they are different, it would be due to the glaze finish coming from different batches. Just as paint or tile, each batch can be a shade off from each other. When I bought all of mine, all of the place settings were the same. What was different were the add on extra pieces, like the pasta set. That was due to them being made in different plants, in different countries. Their weight and material were not even the same. But, the place settings should be the same, coming from the same plant. I would go back to saying the batch is off from being made a different times. I'm sorry you didn't get the same match that you love so much. Too bad it's not the other way around, then you could pick up more now that match the ones you just bought.
96865
I think they've remedied that problem. I had one of the earlier models (finish flaked off) - the replacement pan they sent had a thicker enamel . Worked fine !
1846726
Hello Irene, I can't speak from a professional nor scientific standpoint, but personally I don't care for the way that teflon coatings peel and flake-off over time... So I made the switch to ceramic and love it! I no longer have to worry about my cookware losing its 'nonstick' appeal rapidly.
503716
I am sorry to read about the problems other buyers are having with the cracking of these pots. I've now been using mine since 2007 or so and it's as solid as ever - and I use it often - on the stove more often than in the oven. I wonder what type of stove others are using - mine is a glass top (electric) - perhaps the pots don't stand up to gas stoves like they should? Just a thought. At any rate, the seller should stand behind what they sell and that is disappointing.
308323
Yep, I got 4 of them a few months ago and they are doing great. I would recommend getting the unpainted ones though.
1851280
Hello - mine is completely glazed and has worked beautifully. However, I seasoned it properly (oiling it and placing it in a hot oven and then turning the oven off). Also - I have only used it with a charcoal stand (purchased elsewhere). I hope this helps you.
1177978
I gave as a gift and can't remember. But my original oven brick is not glazed, I have had for years and clean and the color doesn't worry me I know it is clean! I use vinegar and water. For some reason I thought the one I just purchased had a glazed bottom! But no one else thinks so!
883900
It is completely glazed. If item is chipped or cracked I would not use. Lol California is so concerned about everything!
2166102
Hi. Not a "great" answer but here goes. They are not "glazed" really nor are they particularly rough but I would have to say not glazed
808975
No, the interior is not glazed. It is red clay. I have used the vessel several times and it has worked perfectly. There is a slight lingering of spices, but it hasn't affected the taste of the different dishes. I am going to buy a smaller one for veggies.
1015669
Yes, the bowl interior is glazed and the lid is unglazed. I also bake bread in the Sassafras Supestone covered baker and La Cloche brick oven. These products are unglazed.
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Thompson's Shell dishes are pottery. They are a beautiful, simple pattern. Although certainly not perfect, I kept mine rather than pack them back up to send back for a refund. Upon arrival one of my plates was broken and, at the least, half of the whole set had easily seen imperfections. They look like they were set in a dusty room and after the glazing process pieces of dust drifted down into the wet glaze and are permanently stuck there. I am an all-things-coastal-ocean woman but am awfully disappointed in this beautiful pattern. I use them for my everyday dishes but not when I have company. It's a shame. Thompson's Shell dishes are pottery. They are a beautiful, simple pattern. Although certainly not perfect, I kept mine rather than pack them back up to send back for a refund. Upon arrival one of my plates was broken and, at the least, half of the whole set had easily seen imperfections. They look like they were set in a dusty room and after the glazing process pieces of dust drifted down into the wet glaze and are permanently stuck there. I am an all-things-coastal-ocean woman but am awfully disappointed in this beautiful pattern. I use them for my everyday dishes but not when I have... » Read More Thompson's Shell dishes are pottery. They are a beautiful, simple pattern. Although certainly not perfect, I kept mine rather than pack them back up to send back for a refund. Upon arrival one of my plates was broken and, at the least, half of the whole set had easily seen imperfections. They look like they were set in a dusty room and after the glazing process pieces of dust drifted down into the wet glaze and are permanently stuck there. I am an all-things-coastal-ocean woman but am awfully disappointed in this beautiful pattern. I use them for my everyday dishes but not when I have company. It's a shame. « Show Less