{"title":"CLAY OLLAS\/CAZUELAS","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor generations, clay ollas and cazuelas have been part of Mexican kitchens, where food is prepared slowly and shared with the people we love. Our pieces come from artisan families in Oaxaca, where each olla and cazuela is shaped with patience and care, carrying a tradition that has been part of family kitchens for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse them to prepare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeans, soups, stews, sauces, rice, mole, café de olla, and so much more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are made to be used—not simply displayed—and their natural clay brings a beautiful, traditional touch to the cooking experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is unique, with natural variations in shape, texture, and color that come from being handmade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eStove Care Instructions\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause natural clay needs time to adjust to heat, a little care will help protect your olla or cazuela:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore the first use, completely submerge the piece in clean water overnight.\u003c\/strong\u003e This allows the clay to absorb moisture before being exposed to heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it \u003cstrong\u003eair dry completely\u003c\/strong\u003e before using it on the stove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways begin with a \u003cstrong\u003eroom-temperature piece\u003c\/strong\u003e. Never place a cold clay olla directly onto a hot burner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart cooking over \u003cstrong\u003elow heat\u003c\/strong\u003e and allow the piece to warm gradually. You can slowly increase the heat as needed, but avoid high heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the bottom of the olla or cazuela is \u003cstrong\u003efully supported by the burner\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes. \u003cstrong\u003eNever place a hot clay piece under cold water or on a cold\/wet surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter cooking, allow the piece to \u003cstrong\u003ecool naturally and completely\u003c\/strong\u003e before washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash gently with \u003cstrong\u003emild soap and lukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e, then allow it to dry completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay is a natural material, so treating it gently is part of the experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small changes in color, texture, or finish over time are natural and add to the character of your handmade piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/zapotecheritage.com\/collections\/clay-ollas-cazuelas.oembed","provider":"Zapotec Heritage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}