Hukka Design Uunikko with Stone Lid

Uunikko with Stone Lid

TheUunikko is the pot for cooking stews that require long simmering. It is at its best when used to cook game. It is particularly suitable for dishes that require long simmering, as the stone retains heat well. Uunikko with stone lid is made of Finnish soapstone and can be washed in the dishwasher. Soapstone is a durable material that does not absorb liquids or flavours, so you can use Uunikko for a wide range stews.

Uunikko with stone lid product information:

• Material
  • Soapstone
• Dimensions
  • S
    • Diameter 19.6 cm
    • Overall height 11.5 cm
    • Height of the pot is 8.8 cm
    • Height of the stone lid is 3.1 cm
    • Volume 1.1 liters
    • Weight 2.8 kg
  • M
    • Diameter 24.4 cm
    • Overall height 11.2 cm
    • Height of the pot is 8.5 cm
    • Height of the stone lid is 3.1 cm
    • Volume 1.7 liters
    • Weight 4.3 kg
• Suitable for food use and is food safe
• Place of manufacture: Tuupovaara

Care instructions:

• Before use
  
  • Rinse the dust off the stone surface thoroughly with water. You can also wash the stone in the dishwasher. Allow the product to dry. If you wish, lightly oil the stone with cooking oil. Oiling darkens the surface of the stone, protects it and brings out the colour variations beautifully.
• Use of soapstone product
  
  • The product can be used as it is. It is at its best when heated or cooled. You can heat the stone in an oven or with warm water. Never heat the stone on the stove, other hot surfaces or in the microwave! Keep the stone in the freezer for at least a couple of hours before using it. The stone can be stored in the freezer between uses.
• Treatment of a soapstone product
  
  • You can wash the stone like other dishes, such as in a dishwasher. Allow the stone to dry completely before using it again.

Hukka design

When our ancestors migrated to the area that is now Finland, they started using soapstone for fireplaces, cooking utensils and religious objects. Read more about Hukka Design from this link.