If you are a keen cook and an equally keen environmentalist, you probably already know all about pure clay cookware and all the accolades it has received over the years. So much so that it’s actually hard to believe there can be any downside to using pots and pans that pretty much guarantee a healthy meal every time.

Pros of pure clay pots

Well, let’s start with the healthy eating aspect. Pure clay is inert, which means it won’t react with food. Even if that wasn’t the case, clay is packed with nutrients like magnesium and calcium, unlike toxins and chemicals like metal cookware. None of it will leach into your food if you use crock pots. They are also unglazed, the pure clay ones, which is another health benefit. In addition, the lid of the pot does not allow the steam to evaporate, so all the essential vitamins and nutrients of the food you are cooking are lost. Instead, all the steam is returned to the food, making it not only that much more delicious, but also more nutrient-dense.

In addition to cooking with clay being healthier for us, it is also healthier for the environment. Firstly, the clay is not mined, so the earth is not stripped or damaged in any way. Second, the making of clay pots comes down to hard-working potters throwing them on the wheel, so not a lot of energy or resources are wasted in the process. Last but not least, they can last a lifetime, but even if they don’t, they are 100% biodegradable.

Cooking in clay also means using little or no fat or oil. The pans are non-stick because all the steam is kept inside and the food releases its own natural juices. It works great for vegans, but anyone should enjoy food without fats or oils.

Now, when it comes to convenience, clay cookware is quite versatile. This means you can use the same pot to make tons of dishes, whether they’re cooked in the oven or on the stovetop. You can bake, roast, fry, stew, whatever you want with the same crock pot.

Pros of clay pots

So is something wrong with them? Well barely. The only downside, if you can call it that, to clay cookware is that it can be a bit pricey. If you’re opting for the real, unglazed, 100% pure clay, which you definitely should, then you can expect to pay a hefty price. The good news is, and it outweighs the downside, you’ll get your money’s worth. You can use these pots for decades provided, of course, you take proper care of them. They really are the best cookware on the market!