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Roast Chickenin a Romertopf Clay Cooker

Recipe by Katie Cooks and Crafts on YouTubeAdded 6 November 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 1 hour 30 minutes to cook. A rustic whole chicken roasted in a Romertopf clay cooker, infused with fresh sage and celery leaves. The radiant heat yields tender, fall‑off‑the‑bone meat with crispy, golden skin, and the natural juices create a rich drippings for future soups.

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Method

  1. Soak both halves of the Romertopf clay cooker in water for 15 minutes, then drain.

  2. Pat the chicken dry and season the cavity with salt and pepper.

  3. Stuff the cavity with celery leaves and sage, and also slide some leaves under the skin of the breast and thighs.

  4. Place the seasoned chicken into the bottom half of the Romertopf, skin side up.

  5. Cover with the lid and place the pot in a cold oven.

  6. Set the oven to 450°F (450°F) and roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (165°F) and the skin is golden and crispy.

  7. Remove the pot from the oven and let the chicken rest while the cooker cools to room temperature.

  8. Strain the drippings from the bottom half for use in soups or sauces.

Tips while you cook

Soak the cooker halves
Soak both halves of the Romertopf in water for 15 minutes before draining and using.
Start in a cold oven
Place the pot in a cold oven before setting the temperature.
Rest while cooling
Let the chicken rest as the cooker cools to room temperature before carving.

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