The Emerilware Tagine offers a truly unique cooking experience and will add a Moroccan flair to your meals. This specialty cookware set consists of two pieces: an enamel-coated aluminum saute pan, plus a conical terracotta cover. It looks (and cooks) like nothing we've ever seen. The lid is actually an inverted cone, which funnels the heat (and moisture) right back down toward the food, resulting in a slow-basted tender and extremely flavorful entree.

The tagine base is basically a 3-quart round saute pan with two helper ring-style stainless-steel handles that are double-riveted in place for permanence. The pan is constructed from heavy-gauge aluminum for even heat distribution and has a nonstick cooking surface and a hard-enamel exterior finish.

The pan has a flared top lip, with a ridge to support the terracotta cone. The cone itself is rather tall and bulky and adds about 7 inches to the height of the pan. Storage of the pan may be an issue; however, if you have the space (think top of refrigerator or top shelf of pantry) it's well worth investing in one of these remarkable pans. The cover locks in steam and lets you slow cook at a lower heat for a longer period of time, which in turn helps flavors to meld and intensify. The cover also doubles as a serving dome to keep prepared foods warm at the table.

The Emerilware Tagine comes with a set of favorite recipes, which let you prepare authentic one-dish Moroccan meals; however, you can use the pan to cook any of your favorite stews or other dishes that require a slow, even heat to tenderize. We made a delicious pork roast recipe and the heavenly aroma from the pot was enough to whet our testers' appetites. The pork was fork tender and delicious.

Cleanup is also simplified thanks to the nonstick cooking surface. Both pieces can be washed in warm, soapy water.

The Emerilware line of cookware is designed by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in conjunction with All-Clad Metalcrafters. The Tagine can be used on any stovetop, including induction. The pan (minus the terracotta cover) is also ovensafe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.


Pros: Self-basting lid turns out tender, flavorful entrees, lid can also be used as a serving cover, includes recipe cards
Cons: Large conical lid is bulky and difficult to store, will crack or break if dropped

Warranty
lifetime