How to Cook in a Chimney Pot

Using a chimney pot to cook in the fireplace is the perfect way to cook a big pot of stew or to slow roast meat or vegetables. The pots are constructed of terra cotta and extend the entire length of the fireplace. They are fairly easy to install and cooking in them is just as easy.

How to Cook in a Chimney Pot

1. Place some hardwood in the fireplace below the chimney pot. Apple or cherry woods are great types of wood to use because they both give off a sweet and smoky flavor.


2. Start a low to medium fire in the fireplace.


3. Place the meat or vegetables you are planning on cooking on a cutting board and cut them up into 2-inch cubes. The food is going to be placed on metal skewers.


4. Apply some vegetable oil to the skewers before loading them with food. This should be done to ensure that the food does not stick to them while cooking.


5. Slide the raw food chunks onto the skewers. It is recommended that you leave at least 1/2-inch between each piece and approximately 2-inches at the end of each skewer.


6. Using an oven mitt place the skewers across the top opening of the chimney pot. If you are using more than one skewer they should be placed at least 1-inch apart.


7. Turn the skewers approximately every 4 to 5 minutes to make sure the food is cooking evening on all sides.


8. Remove the skewers from the fireplace after food has fully cooked.