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product_id: 283446124
title: "Hakan Efes Clay Cooking Pot with Lid, MIDI 2.9 Quarts Clay Pots for Cooking, Earthenware Rice Pots, UNGLAZED Traditional Casserole for STOVE Top, Portuguese Terracotta Roaster, 94.7 oz (2.8 L)"
brand: "hakan"
price: "KD 39.19"
currency: KWD
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Hakan"
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region: Kuwait
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# 100% natural, unglazed terracotta Handcrafted in Cappadocia, Turkey Stovetop & oven safe up to 400°F Hakan Efes Clay Cooking Pot with Lid, MIDI 2.9 Quarts Clay Pots for Cooking, Earthenware Rice Pots, UNGLAZED Traditional Casserole for STOVE Top, Portuguese Terracotta Roaster, 94.7 oz (2.8 L)

**Brand:** hakan
**Price:** KD 39.19
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍲 Cook Naturally, Serve Elegantly — Your Kitchen’s Timeless Treasure

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hakan Efes Clay Cooking Pot with Lid, MIDI 2.9 Quarts Clay Pots for Cooking, Earthenware Rice Pots, UNGLAZED Traditional Casserole for STOVE Top, Portuguese Terracotta Roaster, 94.7 oz (2.8 L) by hakan
- **How much does it cost?** KD 39.19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hakan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hakan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Friendly & Safe:** Crafted from natural clay with zero harmful chemicals, this pot supports a sustainable lifestyle without compromising on taste or safety.
- • **Versatile Heat Mastery:** Seamlessly transition from stovetop to oven with a pot designed to withstand up to 400°F, perfect for slow-cooked stews and roasts.
- • **Handmade Artisan Quality:** Each pot is uniquely handcrafted in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, ensuring a one-of-a-kind rustic elegance in your kitchen.
- • **Season & Savor Like a Pro:** Follow simple seasoning steps to unlock the pot’s full potential, enhancing durability and delivering tender, flavorful dishes every time.
- • **Authentic Earthenware Cooking:** Experience the rich tradition of unglazed, lead-free terracotta that infuses your meals with natural flavor and health benefits.

## Overview

The Hakan Efes Clay Cooking Pot is a 2.9-quart unglazed terracotta casserole, handcrafted in Turkey’s Cappadocia region. Designed for stovetop and oven use up to 400°F, it offers a natural, lead-free cooking experience that enhances flavor and promotes healthy meals. Its rustic, vintage design adds artisanal charm to any kitchen, while eco-friendly materials ensure safe, sustainable cooking. Perfect for slow-cooked dishes, this pot requires simple seasoning to maximize performance and longevity.

## Description

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Review: Will last a long time if well cared for. - I have cooked several dishes in both of my pots. Everything from pot roast to Irish Stew to various soups. All turned out great and the meat was nice and tender. As many have said, I only use water to clean my pots, but will use lemon or baking soda if needed. I get no funny tastes out of them, and they are safe to eat from. Very important to air-dry them well before storage or you will have mold problems. These are handmade and the dimensions/symmetry may be a bit off. It does not mean they won't work properly, just means it will be unique. One of my pots has a high side, but the lid does sit on it well (though it also isn't completely flat) and it cooks just fine. I keep my oven temps. below 400 degrees F. as I don't want to push its limits too much. Haven't had a problem with it yet. My pot roast requires about 2 hours to cook at this temperature, while my soups and stews are about 1.5 hours. If you have a gas oven, I would recommend you initially set the temperature at 200 degrees F. for about 10 to 15 minutes, then increase it to your desired temperature for cooking. This will be less stressful on the clay. I also recommend watching several YouTube videos on how to season the unglazed clay pot for cooking. I learned a lot from some women of India who cook with these all the time. I own several glazed pots, but I'm beginning to like the unglazed ones for several reasons (not damaging the glazing is one of them, there is none). My only gripe with this pot is in the lid. The knob on the lid is either straight walled on it's side or slightly beveled out away from its crown. This makes it a bit difficult for hot gloved hand to grab onto the lid and lift it off. I often have to slide the lid to the side to get a grip on it. If your fingers could grip around the crown of the clay knob on top, it would be a great improvement and a bit safer too (less likely to be dropped). Otherwise, I still would recommend this to anyone interested in trying this style of cooking. I know I enjoy it...
Review: Good and healthy - I have been using a lot of clay pots while in India. But I missed it when I moved to US. Finding this was great. Although the cost is 15 times more than India, but it is worth it since is thick and doesn’t break like most other fly pots that you find online ( I can say by just the look of it due to my experience). I conditioned it prior to use and is working perfectly fine. Tips for conditioning: soak it in room temperature water sinking it completely for almost 2-3 days and remove it. Once air dried, apply any cooking oil with your fingers outside and the inside. I used 3 tbsp each for out and in. Keep it in the oven and turn it on to 350deg. Remember DONT preheat the oven. Let it stay for 20-25 mins. Take it out, let it cool down naturally and then once it’s come to room temperature, slightly wash it without any detergents or soap and just boil water normally for first time and throw off the water. Now it’s ready to use like any cookware. Note: start initial 2-3 uses to make watery dishes like soups and porridges and avoid any dishes which start by adding oil and saute. I cooked rice many time first. If you have to clean it, do not use steel scrubbers or rough scrubbers or soap/dishwashing liquids, just soak the pot by filling in the water and you can leave it as long as you want to wash it. Wash with mild scrub like the scotch pads or the scrubbers used for non stick utensils

## Features

- NATURAL & UNGLAZED: These cooking pots are made of whole natural unglazed terracotta. They are completely natural and safe, ecofriendly, and rustic. As produced from natural earthenware, it is a healthy, safe, delicious, traditional, and elegant way of cooking.
- LEAD-FREE & HEALTHY: These ceramic cooking pots do not contain lead or any harmful chemicals. Therefore, clay cookware offers a very healthy cooking method. Tasty cookware also adds the taste and smell of naturalness to your food.
- HANDMADE & HIGH-QUALITY: These clay pots have been delicately handcrafted from high-quality terracotta in the Cappadocia region of Turkey.
- STOVETOP & VINTAGE DESIGN: These terracotta cooking pots are suitable for the stovetop. You can use these pottery pots both cooking in an oven or on the stovetop. In addition, terracotta cookware will add a distinctive elegance to your kitchen with their unique vintage design.
- RISK-FREE PURCHASE: Since these are fragile items they may be damaged in the shipping process. In this case, we guarantee to send a new one for free. Please just contact us.
- PLEASE NOTE - Since the pottery is handmade and each one is unique, there may be slight variations in their measurements and dimensions.
- Usage Instructions: Rub the pot's surface with oil. Ensure both inner and outer surfaces are fully lubricated, allowing the clay to absorb the oil. Place the oiled pot in a cold oven. Heat at 350 °F for about an hour. Expect a temporary oil odor. Allow the pot to cool outside. Your clay pot is now ready for use.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #138,982 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #235 in Casserole Cookware |
| Brand | Hakan |
| Capacity | 2.9 Quarts |
| Color | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 332 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Unglazed |
| Material | Clay |
| Shape | Round |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Clay
- **Brand:** Hakan
- **Color:** Brown
- **Finish Type:** Unglazed
- **Shape:** Round
- **Capacity:** 2.9 Quarts
- **Item Weight:** 7.89 Pounds
- **Product Care Instructions:** Hand Wash Only
- **With Lid:** Yes
- **Is Oven Safe:** Yes

## Images

![Hakan Efes Clay Cooking Pot with Lid, MIDI 2.9 Quarts Clay Pots for Cooking, Earthenware Rice Pots, UNGLAZED Traditional Casserole for STOVE Top, Portuguese Terracotta Roaster, 94.7 oz (2.8 L) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619OXsNIOlL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why is the pot heavy?**
A: Our pots are made from natural Anatolian clay and shaped entirely by hand. The thickness of the clay gives the pot its characteristic weight, which helps with heat retention and even cooking.

**Q: Why do the colors vary from pot to pot?**
A: Each pot is fired in a traditional open-fire setting, not in industrial kilns. Color differences occur naturally depending on how the flames and heat interact with different areas of the pot during firing. These variations make each piece unique.

**Q: Why is the inside of the pot black?**
A: The black color inside the pot is a natural result of traditional open-fire firing. Since our Efes clay pots are not glazed, this smoky residue can sometimes transfer to your hands during first use or handling. This is completely normal and harmless.

**Q: Why should I do a first cure before use?**
A: Curing helps strengthen the pot and prepares it for cooking. We recommend starting the curing process directly by applying oil and gently heating the pot.

**Q: Should I soak the pot before each use?**
A: No. Once properly cured, the pot does not need to be soaked. Always cook on low heat and avoid sudden temperature changes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will last a long time if well cared for.
*by K***X on January 13, 2023*

I have cooked several dishes in both of my pots. Everything from pot roast to Irish Stew to various soups. All turned out great and the meat was nice and tender. As many have said, I only use water to clean my pots, but will use lemon or baking soda if needed. I get no funny tastes out of them, and they are safe to eat from. Very important to air-dry them well before storage or you will have mold problems. These are handmade and the dimensions/symmetry may be a bit off. It does not mean they won't work properly, just means it will be unique. One of my pots has a high side, but the lid does sit on it well (though it also isn't completely flat) and it cooks just fine. I keep my oven temps. below 400 degrees F. as I don't want to push its limits too much. Haven't had a problem with it yet. My pot roast requires about 2 hours to cook at this temperature, while my soups and stews are about 1.5 hours. If you have a gas oven, I would recommend you initially set the temperature at 200 degrees F. for about 10 to 15 minutes, then increase it to your desired temperature for cooking. This will be less stressful on the clay. I also recommend watching several YouTube videos on how to season the unglazed clay pot for cooking. I learned a lot from some women of India who cook with these all the time. I own several glazed pots, but I'm beginning to like the unglazed ones for several reasons (not damaging the glazing is one of them, there is none). My only gripe with this pot is in the lid. The knob on the lid is either straight walled on it's side or slightly beveled out away from its crown. This makes it a bit difficult for hot gloved hand to grab onto the lid and lift it off. I often have to slide the lid to the side to get a grip on it. If your fingers could grip around the crown of the clay knob on top, it would be a great improvement and a bit safer too (less likely to be dropped). Otherwise, I still would recommend this to anyone interested in trying this style of cooking. I know I enjoy it...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good and healthy
*by M***A on April 16, 2024*

I have been using a lot of clay pots while in India. But I missed it when I moved to US. Finding this was great. Although the cost is 15 times more than India, but it is worth it since is thick and doesn’t break like most other fly pots that you find online ( I can say by just the look of it due to my experience). I conditioned it prior to use and is working perfectly fine. Tips for conditioning: soak it in room temperature water sinking it completely for almost 2-3 days and remove it. Once air dried, apply any cooking oil with your fingers outside and the inside. I used 3 tbsp each for out and in. Keep it in the oven and turn it on to 350deg. Remember DONT preheat the oven. Let it stay for 20-25 mins. Take it out, let it cool down naturally and then once it’s come to room temperature, slightly wash it without any detergents or soap and just boil water normally for first time and throw off the water. Now it’s ready to use like any cookware. Note: start initial 2-3 uses to make watery dishes like soups and porridges and avoid any dishes which start by adding oil and saute. I cooked rice many time first. If you have to clean it, do not use steel scrubbers or rough scrubbers or soap/dishwashing liquids, just soak the pot by filling in the water and you can leave it as long as you want to wash it. Wash with mild scrub like the scotch pads or the scrubbers used for non stick utensils

### ⭐ The lid literally fell apart!
*by J***R on August 9, 2025*

This is by far my worst purchase ever at Amazon! I cured the pot and lid prior to first use exactly as directed - oiled them and baked them at 350 for an hour. The next day I cooked rice in the pot to help strengthen the clay. I’m Indian and know how to cook in unglazed terracotta. This isn’t quality terracotta. It is gritty and has tiny pieces of rock ground together. I’m thoroughly disappointed! I hope this review helps someone make an informed decision!

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*