A Chicken Brick?

[claguey]

Over 25 years ago I was given a chicken brick as a house warming present by one of my friends. It was a terracotta 'brick' ,sort of chicken shaped with a base & lid both same shape & size. You soaked it in cold water before use, bunged the chicken in it, lid on and into oven, no need for basting, for about 1hr 30min - perfect every time!
Then I lost it during a house move and I don't know where I can get another from now. The original came from Habitat.
Anyone got any advice where I might get a new one? Most cookware shops look at me like I'm daft when I ask!!

[BBWCHATT]

I found this on the internet for you - I don't know if they have one shaped like a chicken, but they have the kind you soak and bake in:

http://www.romertopfonline.com/?id=google

[Figi]

If you're an e-bay person you could try looking there - I'm sure there must be lots of people who have them gathering dust in cupboards. I still have my Habitat one, bought 36 years ago and I still use it!

[shaneystar2]

If you are in the UK they have them here...
http://www.alacook.co.uk/cat--Romertopf-chicke n-Bricks--Clayware_09.html

[LuBlu]

I was in Habitat about a month ago and they had them in stock. That was the Nottingham branch.

[alan30]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002 2M2WU/ref=pd_sl_aw_aiw-2_kitchen_18744104_7?ta g2=gb-en-google-21

http://www.nicenosh.co.uk/store/shop/shop.php? action=full&id=240

[Gef]

Found it on the Habitat website.

http://www.habitat.net/uk/main_uk.htm

[Gef]

The Habitat link only takes you to their main page. Click on products>kitchen>kitchenaccesories>cooking utensils and it's number 15. Costs �18.

[Gef]

A Google search for "chicken brick" brings up other similar products and recipes.

[claguey]

Thank you everyone, I didn't know Habitat still existed - we've not had one around here for years, but at least now, thanks to your links, I can order one online from one of the companies suggested. I'll be able to cook the perfect roast chicken again. Not done that for a while...!

[imzachary]

Weston Mill Pottery also sell them - www.wmpot.co.uk