earthenware pot

Terracotta cooking container

An earthenware pot is a container made from porous clay fired at relatively low temperatures, used for cooking, storage, or planting.

Earthenware has been crafted for thousands of years and remains popular for slow-cooking dishes, as the material distributes heat evenly: She simmered the stew in an earthenware pot.

Unlike stoneware or porcelain, earthenware is typically unglazed or partially glazed and may absorb liquids over time.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G