It was love at first sight when we first spotted the Emile Henry ceramic Chicken Baker. The sleek, curvy shape is a perfect fit for a whole chicken. The functionality of this kitchen ovenware complements its beauty. If we had space on our counter, we would leave it out all the time as a work of art. The Emile Henry HR Chicken Baker provides effortless cooking without the need to baste. Because of the lid, steam circulates perfectly around the ingredients. The shape of the lid is designed to fit the size of a chicken or roast so that the heat is diffused properly around the poultry or meat.
So how did we use it? We rubbed a 3-½ lb. chicken with olive oil and pepper. We inserted some rosemary sprigs and dried thyme into the cavity. (No we rarely salt kosher poultry because we think it’s salty enough!) We chunked carrots, onions, peeled potatoes and celery, and added a few cloves of peeled garlic. We placed the whole chicken into the baker, and surrounded it with the vegetables.
We preheated the oven to 400 and placed the covered roaster in the oven, and baked it for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It was heavenly.
We also tried a 4lb. chuck roast in this baker using the same method. We enjoyed every bite. We used carrots, peeled potatoes and celery for the vegetables, and pepper, thyme and Worcestershire for the rub.
Yes, It’s an investment, but well worth it- and is one of those cooking accessories that can be passed down through generations and become a classic in the kitchen.
- Provides effortless cooking without the need to baste
- Capacity: 3.2 qt,
- Steam circulates perfectly around the ingredients
- Crafted of durable Emile Henry HR high-resistance ceramic
- Oven safe up to 520°
- Made in France- 10-year warranty
- Available in red or black
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