How long should I soak my clay pot before I cook in it?!
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Answers: You should soak the pot in water before each use, and the moisture it absorbs will be released as you cook, keeping your foods succulent and tender. Soak it for 30 minutes before your first use; 15 minutes is fine for subsequent uses.
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Clay Cookware Care and Cleaning
Caring for your clay cooker has a few rules too, but remember that you usually only use one pot so an extra rule or two shouldn’t be a problem. It just takes some getting used to and after half a dozen uses, you will just take it all in stride.
? The first time you use your clay cooker, soak the top and bottom in water for 30 minutes and then scrub with a brush or nonmetallic scrubbing pad to remove any clay dust residue.
? Never use scouring powders because they will clog the pores and make the pot useless. Salt can be used as an abrasive cleanser.
? For general washing, wait until the cooker cools, wash it in warm water with a very small amount of dishwashing liquid and rinse thoroughly.
? DO NOT put the clay cooker in your dishwasher. Sudden temperature changes may crack the pot and excessive soap will clog the pores.
? For a thorough cleaning, allow the clay cooker to soak overnight in the sink with water that has about ? cup baking soda added to it. Then wash, using a brush or nonmetallic scrubbing pad. Follow this treatment after cooking fish or foods with strong seasoning.
? After washing, dry thoroughly and store with the lid inverted upside down in the bottom, ideally with a towel between the layers. Avoid storing the cooker with the lid sealed because it may become moldy if not carefully dried.
? If the cooker should become moldy, make a paste with baking soda and water, cover the cooker with the paste and allow it to dry. When the paste is dry, rinse with water and dry well.
? If clay pores become clogged, boil the clay cooker to remove debris. Use a roaster with a rack and add tepid water. Place clay cooker bottom (first) in pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes to remove the debris. Repeat doing the top if necessary.
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soak it till as long as when you dry it, it still feels somewhat moist