Want to buy a Römertopf? We have reviewed the entire range and selected the best and most economical items from it. Check out our Römertopf top 10 here. But first, let’s explain what a Römertopf is and what you can do with it.
By Siem
A Römertopf, freely translated a Roman stewpot, is a dish made of earthenware with a lid. The original version was therefore already used by the Romans. You can prepare all kinds of dishes with all kinds of ingredients in the Römertopf. The dish with lid is placed in a cold oven, after first being immersed in water for at least 15 minutes.
Then, when the oven is turned on, an oven within an oven is created, so to speak. The water absorbed by the Römertopf evaporates due to the heat of the oven, steaming the dish.
This way, your meal will be prepared in a healthy way because you basically don’t need butter or cooking oil for it and because the flavors, vitamins and nutrients will be preserved.
Which Römertopf is right for you? Our top 10
Our top 10 is not actually a top 10 in this case. Römertopf products are all of the same high quality. It just depends on which pot, dish or pan you want to use.
The best of all
Römertopf Oven Trays With Lid
These are the original Römertopf Oven Trays With Lid. They are available in several types: Klassiker, Klassik, Rustico, Modern Look and Trend. These types differ in appearance, but not in features. Only the Römertopf Klassiker, unlike the other models, does not have a glazed pan. Each type is available in different sizes:
- Römertopf Klassiker: 3, 4 and 7 liters
- Römertopf Klassik: 1,5, 3, 4 and 7 liters
- Römertopf Rustico: 3 and 5 liters
- Römertopf Modern Look: 3 and 5 liters
- Römertopf Trend: 3,5 and 4,5 liters
Which size you need, you can read in the table below.
- Contents: 1,5 liters 3 liters 3,5 liters 4 liters 4,5 liters 5 liters 7 liters
- Persons: 1-2 3-4 4 4-5 6 6-7 8-10
The glazed interior of the pan prevents sticking and simplifies cleaning afterwards. The lid is not glazed on any type, as it must allow steam to escape from it, with which the dish is cooked.
- Healthy cooking without cooking oil or grease.
- Available in many sizes and designs.
- Cannot be microwaved.
- Sensitive to temperature changes.
The best buy
Römertopf Swing
The Römertopf Swing has the same features as the other Römertopf earthenware bowls with glazed interior. Only the design differs so much that we still gave it a separate spot in our top 10.
That design is not only sleek and modern, its shape also allows you to handle the pan with one hand. That can sometimes come in handy. The Römertopf Swing is available in 3.5 and 4.5 liter versions.
- Healthy cooking without oil or fat.
- Beautiful and practical design.
- Cannot be microwaved.
- Sensitive to temperature changes.
Römertopf Casserole
Römertopf Casserole
With the Römertopf Casserole you save 30 to 40% energy and 40% cooking time. Moreover, your dishes will cook in a pan made of natural clay, which also preserves all the valuable nutrients. The casserole comes in a round and square shape, both with a capacity of about 2 liters. With this you can prepare dishes for 3 to 4 people. Afterwards, the pan is easy to clean by hand, but it can also be put in the dishwasher.
- Saves time and energy.
- Nutrients are retained.
- Easy to clean, can also go in the dishwasher.
- Pan is too small for large parties.
Römertopf Brick
Römertopf Brick
Preparing food can be that simple. Cut all kinds of ingredients you want to prepare into small pieces and put them in the Römertopf Brick Lid on and then put the brick in the oven, on the stove (not on induction), in the microwave oven, on the barbecue or even on a campfire.
With the Römertopf Brick, you can go either way. Whatever heat source you use, your food is ready in about 20 minutes and prepared in a healthy way. The Brick’s capacity is 2.5 liters. Tip: with several of these bricks you can make a complete meal for larger groups.
- Quick and healthy preparation of meat, potatoes, baby potatoes and vegetables.
- Suitable for oven, gas and electric stove, microwave oven and barbecue.
- Not for induction.
Römertopf Roasting Pan
Römertopf Roasting Pan
With the Römertopf Roasting Pan without a lid, you can make oven dishes with minimal use of butter or oil. It can be used in the oven, under the grill, on the barbecue and even in the microwave oven. The roasting pan is glazed inside and out, the inside natural and the outside in moody black. Two sizes are available: o.6 and 2.1 liters. Whether you want to make a main, side or dessert, with this Römertopf roasting pan you are guaranteed to succeed.
- For roasting meat, fish and chicken.
- Ideal for oven dishes.
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Römertopf Bread Baking Mold
Römertopf Bread Baking Mold
The Römertopf Bread Baking Mold come in round and oblong shapes. The rectangular bread pan Pane, without lid, is available in two sizes, 2 liters and 2.6 liters. Round bread baking pans from Römertopf come with and without lids. The one without lid has a diameter of 31 cm. With lid, a Römertopf bread baking mold is available with a diameter of 23 cm, in terracotta or white glazed.
Also available is a large terracotta bread baking tin with a capacity of 3 liters. All bread pans are glazed on the inside so that the bread comes out of the form smoothly and is easy to clean by hand. They are also dishwasher safe. Besides bread, you can also bake cake in them.
- Bread and cake baking in various sizes.
- Easy to clean, including in the dishwasher.
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Römertopf Chicko, Especially For Chicken
Römertopf Chicko, Especially For Chicken
Especially for grilling poultry such as chicken, rooster and duck there is the Römertopf Chicko. It is a grilling dish with an upright part on which the poultry is placed, so that it is grilled deliciously crispy all around. The cooking juices are collected in the dish.
You can also grill all kinds of ingredients such as vegetables in the dish if you wish. The Römertopf Chicko, Especially For Chicken is suitable for poultry up to 2 kg. It is fully glazed, so easy to clean.
- Suitable for whole chicken, rooster or duck.
- Cook vegetables healthily in the bowl section.
Römertopf Asparagus
Römertopf Asparagus
Fans of asparagus will agree: the “white gold” deserves to be prepared in the very best way. In the special Römertopf Asparagus pan, the asparagus is cooked perfectly, without losing its nutritional value.
And out of season, which traditionally runs from early May to June 24, you can prepare other vegetables in it just fine. The Römertopf Asparagus is excellent for cleaning by hand, but it can also be put in the dishwasher.
- Optimal preparation of asparagus while maintaining nutritional value.
- Also suitable for other vegetables.
- Can be washed in the dishwasher.
- Terracotta is fragile, so handle with care.
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Römertopf Storage Pots
Römertopf Storage Pots
The special loam from the German Westerwald from which the Römertopf products are made is also excellent for storing fresh ingredients. Excess heat is dissipated, while constant humidity is ensured thanks to the material.
Römertopf offers storage jars with lids for potatoes, vegetables, fruits, onions, shallots and garlic, among others. They come in round and oblong versions, with capacities of 0.6, 1, 2.8 and 5.5 liters. Special storage jars for bread are also available in two oblong and one round size. Even a butter dish is not missing from the range.
- You can always find a storage jar in the right size.
- Store potatoes, vegetables, fruits, onions and garlic under ideal conditions.
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Römertopf Starter Set
Roman pot starter set
Those who want to start preparing meals with the Romertopf for the first time would do well to purchase the special starter set. This consists of the beautiful Swing oven dish for 4 persons, two potholders to handle the hot dish and a special cookbook full of delicious Römertopf recipes. This way you immediately have what you need and know how it works and what is possible.
- Includes cookbook and potholders.
- No choice in size of baking dish.
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Overview with the 10 best Römertopf from our test
What types of Römertopf baking dish are there?
The best known form Römertopf baking dish is the traditional oval earthenware dish with lid. These dishes come in the versions Classic, Rustico and Modern Look, all in different sizes. In addition, there are storage jars in the same material for vegetables, onions and garlic. There are also round or oblong bread pans and the also oblong Brick. The latter is made of special earthenware, which can withstand temperature fluctuations and can also be used in the microwave and on the barbecue. Very special is also the Römertopf Asparagus, in which you can perfectly cook asparagus.
Other Römertopf products
Our top 10 already shows how varied the range of terracotta items from Römertopf is. Nevertheless, there are still products that did not make the top 10, but can come in handy in the modern kitchen, where the emphasis is on preparing food simply, tastefully and healthily. A sampling of the range:
- TONi, a trivet that you can pre-heat or cool, so that your prepared meat and other dishes stay hot or cool for longer.
- Gugelhupf, a turban baking pan. You’d buy it for the name alone.
- A pizza baking stone, also for tarte flambée.
- Grill plates for the barbecue.
- Apple roaster, for delicious roasted apples.
Our conclusion: pleasantly surprised
When we started delving into Römertopf’s product range, we initially thought only of the well-known casserole with lid. We were therefore pleasantly surprised when we discovered that there are many other items that, all based on the unique properties of the special loam, contribute to healthy food that can be prepared in a simple way. But if you also want to get acquainted with this way of cooking, we really recommend the well-known, original Römertopf casserole with lid, possibly as part of the starter set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A romertopf is very sensitive to sudden temperature changes. Therefore, always place it in a cold oven and not in a preheated oven. Also, do not put the dish on a cold surface after you take it out of the oven, but put a double-folded towel under it.
The baking dish with lid, the most common form, cannot go in the microwave oven. This is because you have to soak this dish in cold water beforehand. When you then put it in the microwave oven, the expanding water will crush the dish. Many other items, such as the Brick and the roasting pan, can go in the microwave.
Yes, you can, but beware of temperature differences. so don’t do the dishes at too high a temperature. by the way, most pans and pots are glazed on the inside, so they are also easy to clean by hand.