The newly purchased casserole needs to be brushed with a harder brush before use. The pot wall has fine pores and is water-absorbent. The pot can be filled with water and left for a few minutes, then washed and wiped dry for later use. But be careful, the soaking time should not be too long. Before placing the casserole on the fire to cook anything, the water on the surface of the pot should also be wiped dry.

When using a newly bought casserole for the first time, it is best to use it to cook porridge, or use it to boil thick rice water to block the fine pores of the casserole and prevent water seepage. When using a casserole to make soup or stew meat, first put water into the casserole, then put the casserole on the fire, first use a slow fire, and then use a high fire;

When the casserole is cooking something, if there is less soup in the pot When it is ready, you need to add water. Do not add cold water. Instead, add warm or hot water. At the same time, the soup in the pot must not overflow to prevent the outside of the pot from getting wet and causing it to burst.

Notes:

1. Avoid excessive temperature difference:

Start heating over low heat: Earthen pots are prone to thermal expansion and contraction. If it is suddenly heated by a high fire, the area where the bottom contacts the fire source will easily crack due to the excessive temperature difference.

Therefore, the entire pot should be warmed slowly over medium-low heat at the beginning, and then turned to high heat after adding the ingredients. Because the earthen pot has good heat storage and is heated evenly, it can be turned back to medium-low heat after the ingredients are heated. Let the remaining heat cook. The bottom of the casserole will be in direct contact with the fire, and it is normal for it to turn black over time.

When using an earthen pot, you must first heat it over low heat. If the earthenware pot is placed in the refrigerator together with unfinished food, and it needs to be reheated the next day, the cold pot cannot be placed directly on the gas stove and turned on. It should be left at room temperature to warm up slightly before reheating. However, since earthen pots absorb flavors, it is recommended not to store food or soup in them for long periods of time.

Do not put the earthen pot that is still hot after cooking directly into the sink and rinse it with water. Let it sit on the countertop to cool down before cleaning. If you are worried about the oil stain being difficult to scrub away, you can first soak it in an appropriate amount of warm water. Be careful not to soak it in dishwashing liquid to prevent detergent residue.

2. Really insulated:

The earthen pot has the characteristics of even heating and long-lasting heat preservation, so you must use insulated gloves when moving, otherwise it is easy to cause burns. In addition, the hot earthen pot cannot be placed directly on the table or on a wet rag. Be sure to add an extra layer of heat-insulating mat to prevent cracks.

3. Air-drying and storage:

After cleaning the earthen pot, be sure to dry it with a dry rag or kitchen towel, and turn it upside down to let it air-dry to avoid letting moisture seep into it and cause mold. After it is completely dry, it can be wrapped in newspapers and stored in a ventilated and cool place.