Comments on Neil Recommended: Römertopf

I like to put a cut-up lemon in the cavity of the ...

2009-02-07T17:49:00.000-06:00

I like to put a cut-up lemon in the cavity of the chicken; it brightens the flavor. I also salt and pepper the cavity, and coat the chicken in olive oil. Put the chicken into the romertopf first, then scatter the veggies. I use whole small new potatoes, large chunks of onion and carrot, and whole mushrooms. Pour a half cup of white wine in, and scatter a T. or more fresh rosemary. Salt the veggies if you wish.

Put in the oven at 450 (F) for 80-90 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken.

Try it again, but leave out the vegetables. You're...

2008-02-09T21:46:00.000-06:00

Try it again, but leave out the vegetables. You're right - it was way too much lemon.
I do a Römertopf chicken this way:
Place a very few chunks of onion and carrot in the bottom of the pot.
Salt the inside of the chicken and put a few branches of rosemary inside.
A little white wine in the bottom, maybe a half cup. Maybe a little melted butter brushed on the chicken breast.
Cook anywhere from 90 minutes up, depending on the size of the bird.
I love chicken from the Römertopf - it's my favorite way. But I don't use lemon at all.

Ah well...it is good to try out these different ki...

2008-01-21T08:57:00.000-06:00

Ah well...it is good to try out these different kitchen toys. Not all of them work the way they should...I am sorry it didn't work up to your expectations. But thanks for the review!