Clay Bakers - What Size Do You Need?

If you're shopping on-line for your first clay baker and trying to determine which one is best for your cooking needs, here are a few tips to will help you along the way!

First, what do you plan to use it for? The capacity of these cookers varies. Size for each baker is normally stated in pounds - 6-8 pounds, 12 pounds, etc. But, the size may also be given in quarts. An added way to judge which size meets your needs.

Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Cookware Set

What are your baking needs? Maybe you didn't know that besides the excellent small, medium and large sized clay bakers there are fish bakers, vegetable bakers and sleek modern bakers as well. And if baking a single apple, the apple baker is exceptional.

The small baker works well for roasting a half chicken or miniature piece of beef with potatoes and carrots. This is a good size for serving 2 to 4 people. The medium baker will roast a large chicken with stuffing alongside, a couple of pounds of ribs or hearty soups for a crowd. The large baker turns out the best 18 pound turkey you have ever tasted. Considering cooking a prime rib for that extra supper party? Try a lager sized baker. If development a side of vegetables to go with the meal, the tantalizing vegetable baker can go from oven to table. And if you're baking a ham with scalloped potatoes for a group, use 1 medium and 1 small baker.

Experiment with the baker after receiving it. Clay bakers are the ideal way to roast food as they seal in the juices and lightly brown without drying the exterior. While cooking with clay bakers is a very old method, it is regaining popularity. By eliminating fats and oil it is a salutary low fat way to put in order food. They are the traditional slow cooker. Put the ingredients in the baker, set the oven climatic characteristic and spend the next 2 hours relaxing.

Be sure to read the instructions that come with all clay bakers. They are not involved but ensure you will be truly satisfied with your clay baking experience. Instructions for first use, cleaning and warehouse are very helpful.

No matter what size you buy first, you will most likely come back for more! We have two large ones, one glazed and unglazed. In addition, we have several small and medium sizes to use for favorite recipes such as baked apples, chili, spicy spare ribs and delicate fish.

Clay Bakers - What Size Do You Need?