Portuguese Pottery Glazed Terracotta Clay Skillet Dinner Plate - Set of 4

Product Description

In typical Portuguese restaurants and taverns the food is almost always served in these traditional skillet dinner plates. The clay skillet is the quintessential piece to serve the iconic Porto style Francesinha, or the Traditional Portuguese Steak in the skillet. It can go directly from the stove to table for a dramatic presentation. Produced in a small pottery in Barcelos, North of Portugal,, using the most ancient techniques, these dishes are handmade pottery pieces, unique in character and feel, combining tradition with vintage rustic design. They will bring charm to your kitchen or table.
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Features

• Made in Portugal – This terracotta Baking Pan for Oven is handmade and hand painted in Barcelos by a family of master artisans
• Healthy Cooking - Clay is a porous material so heat and moisture circulate evenly through the pot, creating tender and juicy dishes with bolden flavors. Because of its natural cooking process, it also retains all the natural vitamins and minerals of the food. Terracotta cookware is also alkaline in nature, hence it interacts with the acidity in the food and neutralizes the pH balance
• Heat Retention - Because they are made from natural clay this dishes will keep the food warm longer and can be taken directly to the table to make a dramatic presentation
• Painting – Presents a vibrant floral hand painted decoration that will add a touch of rustic vintage farmhouse style to your table (designs may vary)
• Great Gift from Portugal – The impressive design and old world craftsmanship make these clay dishes the perfect wedding or housewarming gift
• Food Safe and Lead free – These traditional Portuguese pottery plates are food safe and lead free, microwave and dishwasher safe
• Character – Its handcrafted nature means that each piece is a bit distinct from the last making them unique and prized
• Measurements: 11.5” x 10” x 1.75” inches with handles (L x W x H)

Maintenance and Care

All our traditional Portuguese Terracotta Products are made by hand using artisanal methods. These products may have some slightly discrepancies, but without compromising the integrity of the product. Some products have a bit of porosity due to this fact. The products are dishwasher safe, although hand wash is strongly recommended, and they cannot go to the freezer.

Can be used in ovens, wood burning ovens, on gas stoves, microwave, or grill. Not suitable for induction stoves or glass top stoves. Before the first use, submerge the entire piece in lukewarm water for at least 8 hours. Washing is recommended to be done by hand and cookware stored in a well ventilated location.