Emile Henry
Emile Henry Tagine
Best versatile clay pot for home cooks mastering slow-cooked, tender meals.
Elevate your culinary creations with the Emile Henry Tagine, expertly crafted from high-fired Burgundy clay. Its iconic conical lid is designed to trap and circulate steam, ensuring your dishes remain exceptionally tender and moist. This versatile tagine is made with proprietary Flame® Ceramic, making it safe for use on the stovetop, in the oven, and on the grill. Perfect for slow-cooked meals, stews, rice, or bread, it's also guaranteed free of lead, cadmium, and nickel for your peace of mind. Enjoy effortless cleanup as it is dishwasher safe.
$129.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
80
/ 215
#80 in Tagines & Clay Cooking Pots
Price vs Category Average
+9%
Above average
Material
High-fired Ceramic Burgundy Clay
/ High-fired Ceramic Burgundy Clay
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking consistent, gentle heat for slow-simmered meals
- Busy chefs needing versatile, dishwasher-safe cookware for seamless transitions
- Culinary enthusiasts aiming for authentic, moisture-rich North African flavors
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for affordable, entry-level cooking vessels
- Cooks with limited storage space or those preferring lightweight equipment
- Users prone to accidental drops or needing low-maintenance, rugged cookware
Performance breakdown
Moisture Retention
The conical lid design creates a superior self-basting environment for meats.
Heat Versatility
Flame Ceramic handles stovetop, oven, and grill heat with impressive ease.
Thermal Durability
High-fired Burgundy clay provides excellent resistance to cracking and thermal shock.
Cleaning Convenience
Glazed surface and dishwasher compatibility make post-meal cleanup remarkably simple.
Cooking Capacity
The 2.1-quart volume is perfectly sized for intimate family-style meals.
Material Safety
Strict manufacturing standards ensure a lead, cadmium, and nickel-free cooking surface.
Key Specs
Material
High-fired Ceramic Burgundy Clay
Capacity
2.1 Qt. (2.24 L)
Dimensions
10.6" L x 10.6" W x 7.9" H
Heat Compatibility
Stovetop, Oven, and Grill safe
Lead, Cadmium, and Nickel Free
Dishwasher Safe
Thermal Shock Resistant
Glaze Type
Glazed
Features
- Conical lid locks in steam for continuous basting.
- Flame® Ceramic handles direct heat.
- Ensures food remains tender and moist.
- Ideal for tagines, stews, roasts, and breads.
- Made from durable, high-fired ceramic clay.
- Free of lead, cadmium, and nickel.
- Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Emile Henry Tagine for its superior cooking performance and beautiful design. Reviewers consistently note its ability to produce authentic, flavorful, and moist dishes, crediting the ceramic's excellent heat distribution and retention. The quality of the material is highly regarded for its durability and simple cleaning process. Furthermore, the aesthetic appeal allows this premium cookware to move effortlessly from oven to table. While recognized as an investment, users feel the delicious, consistent results fully justify the cost. This tagine is viewed as a high-performing, essential piece for achieving exceptional slow cooked meals.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Emile Henry Tagine is made with proprietary Flame Ceramic, which is specifically designed to handle direct heat from gas and electric stovetops, as well as ovens and grills.
The unique shape of the lid is designed to circulate steam back into the pot as it condenses. This creates a continuous basting effect that keeps your meats and vegetables exceptionally tender and moist.
Absolutely. The tagine is crafted from high-fired Burgundy clay and is guaranteed to be free of lead, cadmium, and nickel, making it a safe choice for all your family meals.
Not at all. The glazed ceramic surface is dishwasher safe, making cleanup straightforward even after long simmering sessions.
Yes, it is highly versatile. Beyond tagines, it works perfectly for slow-cooked stews, roasts, rice dishes, and even baking bread.
The Flame Ceramic is thermal shock resistant, meaning it can withstand temperature changes well. However, as with all high-quality ceramics, it is best practice to avoid extreme, immediate temperature jumps to ensure the longevity of your cookware.
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