This is a classic everyday style donabe pot you can use for stewing and braising, as well as Japanese hotpots. It can be used either on the gas hob or in the oven and then brought straight to the table.

The Iga clay used to make this pot is composed of fossilised microorganisms, which leave the clay porous when fired. This porosity gives the donabe remarkable heat-retention qualities allowing the donabe to heat up slowly and maintain heat over a long period, even after it has been removed from the heat source.

This effect, coupled with the far infrared heating capabilities, produces a gentle, steady heat that penetrates to the core of each ingredient, resulting in even cooking with all the flavours sealed inside.

The pot comes in three sizes:

• Small size: 600ml, ideal for one person
• Medium: 1600ml, serves 2-4 people
• Large: 2700ml, serves 3-5 people

Please note:

• These pots will need to be seasoned before their first use, see the How To Use section above for the step by step instructions or download our PDF guide here
• Our range of Nagatani-en pots are designed to be used on gas and are not suitable for electric or induction hobs.
• This pot can be used in the oven up to 250℃