Terracotta Oval Plate 30cm

Description

WHAT IS A SPANISH TERRACOTTA OVAL PLATE?

For many thousands of years Pereruela terracotta dishes have been manufactured in this region. The clay has amazing refractory properties which has been recognised throughout the ancient and modern world. Terracotta pottery is ubiquitous throughout Spain but the terracotta dishes of Pereruela have been recognised as probably the best.

WHY ARE THESE TERRACOTTA DISHES SO GOOD?

Pereruela terracotta dishes are hand-made by experienced potters made with two types of clay; slow drying red clay which gives the pot its strength and white clay, containing quartz, feldspar and mica which give the pots their incredible refractory properties. The pots are dried, glazed and fired for 10 hours. The glaze on the paella dish is perfectly safe for all applications — it contains no lead.

HOW DO I PREPARE MY DISH?

On first use, terracotta cooking dishes need to be soaked for 30 minutes in cold water to prevent the pot from cracking when used. Thereafter the dishes can be used as ovenware, stove top or microwave.

WHAT DO I USE MY TERRACOTTA OVAL PLATE FOR FOR?

Like the 30cm round terracotta plate, the oval plate has the same amazing refractory qualities, holding intense heat and ensure an even, crispness to any foods roasted on it and can be used on the hob as well as microwave. Its oval shape lends it to cooking longer cuts of meat such as ribs or suckling pork racks. When cooking with terracotta, the key is to increase and decrease heat gradually to avoid cracking and shattering the dishes.