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Glazed Clay Casserole
“Terracotta for slow cooking, from the oven to the table.”
Handmade in Cutrofiano, in the province of Lecce, by Fratelli Colì: lead-free glazed terracotta, 36 cm long, holding 3 litres.
Made in Cutrofiano Lead-free Dishwasher safe
This terracotta baking dish is handmade in Salento, in the great tradition of tableware and kitchen utensils made from clay. At 36 cm long, 20 cm wide and 10 cm high, it holds 3 litres: it is the dish for slow, even cooking, for stews and oven dishes, and it goes straight to the table. Terracotta is ideal for natural cooking, keeping the original flavours of the ingredients intact, and it brings a beauty that never goes out of fashion to the table along with the dish. It is made to last: dishwasher safe, with lead-free glazes.
It is made by Fratelli Colì in Cutrofiano, in the province of Lecce in Puglia, where terracotta and majolica have been crafted by hand since 1650. A quality handed down from father to son, from generation to generation, with a passion that has stayed the same, producing tableware and baking dishes known for their old-world charm, quality and durability.
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Important, first time only: before using it, soak the dish in water for 12 hours. This is what gives it a long life. |
Before you use it
How to look after a terracotta baking dish
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The first soak
Before the first use only: 12 hours in water, so the terracotta absorbs it. Then let it dry completely in the air.
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A thin coat of oil
Rub the inside lightly with olive oil, to create a protective layer.
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Heat it slowly
The first times, and always afterwards, heat it gradually: avoid thermal shock, the one thing terracotta cannot stand.
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Crazing is normal
Fine cracks in the glaze are typical of terracotta and do not affect its use.
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In the kitchen
What to cook in the baking dish
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In the oven
Slow, even oven cooking: terracotta spreads the heat evenly.
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Stews
Long cooking that leaves the ingredients all their flavour.
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Soups
Soups that need time and a low or medium heat.
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From kitchen to table
Serve straight from it: glazed terracotta looks good on the table and keeps food warm for a long time.
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The secret of terracotta
How to cook in terracotta
In terracotta you cook slowly: heat it gradually, with a low or medium heat spread evenly. Terracotta holds the heat for a long time, so cooking can carry on even after the heat is off, with the warmth that remains.
Stir with wooden or silicone utensils, which won't scratch the surface. The symbols on the maker's label show dishwasher, microwave, oven, electric hob and gas hob.
Colì quality
Made to last
For its baking dishes the maker has chosen glazes free of heavy metals, so lead-free: this is what the «Long-life baking dishes» mark stands for. Ongoing research and technical updates improve their resistance to heat sources and reduce the absorption of odours.
The maker's MAR (High-Resistance Majolica) mark certifies more than twice the resistance of ordinary ceramics: tableware that is dishwasher safe, non-toxic and microwave safe. After many 16-hour wash cycles at 78 degrees with harsh detergents there was no loss of shine; in impact tests with a 50-gram ball it withstood drops from the maximum height of 90 cm, while ordinary clay showed cracks in the glaze at 50 cm and broke at 65 cm.
Fratelli Colì has obtained ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system: a guarantee that the environmental aspects of its work are kept under control and comply with the law.
Product details
Baking dish measurements
| Material |
Glazed terracotta, lead-free |
| Length |
36 cm |
| Width |
20 cm |
| Height without lid |
10 cm |
| Capacity |
3 litres |
| Use |
Slow and oven cooking, stews, soups |
| Washing |
Dishwasher safe |
| Maker |
Fratelli Colì, Cutrofiano (Lecce) |
| Certification |
Maker's ISO 14001 (environmental management) |
FAQ
Everything you want to know
How do I use it the first time?
Before the first use only, soak it in water for 12 hours, then let it dry completely in the air and rub the inside lightly with olive oil. For the first few times, heat it gradually.
How big is it?
36 cm long, 20 cm wide and 10 cm high without the lid: it holds 3 litres.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes. The maker's MAR mark certifies that its tableware withstands wash cycles without losing its shine. By hand, hot water and a soft sponge are enough, with a little bicarbonate of soda for stubborn stains; avoid harsh detergents and dry it well before putting it away.
The glaze has crazed: is it broken?
No. Crazing of the glaze is normal in terracotta and does not affect its use.
Does it contain lead?
No: the glazes are free of heavy metals, so lead-free.
What should I avoid?
Thermal shock, meaning sudden changes in temperature: that is what can damage terracotta. Always heat it gradually.
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Cutrofiano terracotta, from oven to table
A terracotta baking dish made the old way, for the slow cooking and the shared dishes of Puglia.
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