How do you Romertopf?

[meatn3]

I purchased one years ago and my initial forays were not too successful.

I had a huge bone from a pic-nic shoulder. It was too big for my soup pot so I fetched down the clay pot. I soaked red beans over nights, rinsed and drained them. Added some diced yellow onion and water. And let it cook for 3 hours, turning (did I say massive) bone midway.

Wow. This was much better than cooking it in a soup pot. The flavors intensified, the meat on the bone fell off yet crisped into tasty, crunchy bits. Added a touch of salt and Pirates Bite (not as hot they they indicate, but very delicious) and it was a wonderful meal on a chilly night!

http://www.spiceandtea.com/index.php?...

So what do you cook in your clay pot? Recipes wanted!

[meatn3]

I looked at the companies website and they recommend a dedicated pot for each variety of dish. I can see having a dedicated pot for fish, but not sure I see a need (flavor-wise, not dietary issues) to have different pots for beans vs chicken/pork/beef.

I tend to be a little anal, so I used baking soda and a scrubby pad to work on the really dark areas after washing with just hot water. The soup bone had a bit of fat which splattered the interior pretty intensely. I'm assuming that a desired seasoning develops over time?

[Cynsa]

Mine cracked, too - after 40+ years. Looking for another in thrift shops. Best recipe was country pork ribs with apples. I'll search for the recipe.

[Cynsa]

To mend a cracked Romertopf clay pot with Elmer's two-part epoxy glue: Dry pot in hot oven and allow to cool. Apply the epoxy glue while still warm to the touch. Let it dry diamond-hard for a few hours in a warm oven at 100°F.

[lawhound05]

I had one for years, until it finally cracked last year, and I have yet to replace it. :(
I think it made the best roasted chicken. Some citrus in the cavity, sprinkle with herbs, bake an hour or so, defat and thicken the pan juices for gravy.