For over 5000 years, people have been cooking in pots carved from soapstone. In Newfoundland 4000 years ago, the Maritime Archaic Indians carved cookware; the Paleoeskimos used carved stone cookware between 1100 and 1600 years ago. Today, Inuit of the Arctic carve fabulous sculptures from soapstone. Soapstone is also quarried in Brazil to create these handsome pots banded with copper.

Soapstone is prized for its ability to conduct heat evenly and for holding heat twice as long as metal cookware. Once cured, it is virtually non-stick. This soapstone casserole is perfect as a slow cooker as well as for low-fat cooking. It is both beautiful and practical and versatile enough to go from the oven or stovetop straight to the table.

In its original state, soapstone pots are a medium gray color. With oiling, curing, and repeated use they take on a dark rich patina, varying in colors of black and green with flecks of brown. Instructions for curing are included.

Soapstone is easy to care for. Wash normally with sponge, water and mild liquid detergent. You may need to apply a little oil after using detergent. Soapstone pots improve with age and use and are considered heirloom quality cookware.

Because of the excessive weight of this item, a $4.00 shipping and insurance surcharge will be applied to the 3L size.