Caçoila without lid for cooking chanfana (kid goat cooked in wine)

Caçoila without lid for cooking chanfana (kid goat cooked in wine)

Kitchen utensil, such as a pot or casserole dish, made of dark clay using a traditional reduction firing process that gives it its characteristic colour.

1858

craftedobjects,portugalobjects

iain

Portuguese

Physical Object

742

Caçoila

27/10/2025

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30cm x 30cm x 12cm

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Black clay of Molelos

Cultural

ceramics

The clay is moulded into the desired shape of the pot. After moulding, before the piece dries completely, the surface is polished with river pebbles to smooth it and give it more shine, also removing finger marks. The piece is left to dry for a period that can take several weeks, depending on its size. Once dry, the piece is fired in professional kilns or in a soenga (reducing kiln).

Molelos, Tondela, Portugal

The potter collects black clay from a local plot of land designated for the extraction of the material.

The artefact is made from a mould. The manufacturing process is artisanal and manual.

It is a versatile utensil, suitable for cooking on different types of stoves (wood, electric or gas), as well as for serving directly at the table.

For sale.

The artisan actively continues to produce this piece.

"Chanfana de cabrito" is a traditional Portuguese dish, especially from the Central region, which consists of goat or kid goat meat marinated in red wine, garlic and other seasonings. The meat is cooked slowly, for hours, in a black clay pot (caçoilo). This long process and the use of black clay allow for slow cooking, resulting in an intense flavour and very tender meat, which is traditionally served with boiled potatoes and sautéed cabbage. This type of tableware plays an important role in the culture and tradition of many Portuguese villages, and is sometimes used in festivities and celebrations.

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