Rectangular Butter & Fat Dishes – Polish Pottery by Ceramika Artystyczna

Welcome to our Rectangular Butter & Fat Dish Collection – where traditional craftsmanship meets practical functionality.

Each piece is handcrafted by the renowned Polish ceramics manufacturer Ceramika Artystyczna in Bolesławiec. Fired twice at over 1200 °C and hand-decorated in timeless cobalt patterns, these dishes are as durable as they are beautiful.

Key benefits:

• Food-safe and aroma-neutral

• Dishwasher, oven, microwave, and freezer safe

• Scratch- and acid-resistant thanks to a closed-glaze surface

The rectangular form (14 × 10 × 9 cm) holds 500 ml (measured with water), making it perfect for 250 g of butter or margarine, or around 450 ml of homemade lard. Its compact shape fits neatly into most fridge doors and stacks easily.

5 Recipes for Homemade Lard Spreads

Basic technique: Slowly melt 400 g of lard (or goose/duck fat), stir in flavorings, let cool to 80 °C, pour into the ceramic container, and refrigerate.

1. Classic Crackling Lard
   – Fry 150 g finely diced bacon rind and 1 chopped onion until crispy. Season with salt and pepper, stir into the melted lard.

2. Apple & Onion Lard
   – Dice 1 tart apple and 1 onion, sauté in a bit of lard. Add a pinch of sugar, salt, and dried marjoram. Fold into the base fat.

3. Herb Lard – Mediterranean Style
   – Mix 2 tbsp finely chopped rosemary, thyme, oregano, 1 garlic clove, and lemon zest into the warm lard. Lightly salt.

4. Malt Beer Onion Lard
   – Caramelize 2 onions in 50 ml malt beer, add 1 tsp mustard seeds and season. Stir into the lard – sweet, spicy, and perfect on rye.

5. Mushroom & Pepper Lard
   – Sauté 100 g chopped mushrooms in a little fat. Season with cracked black pepper and a splash of soy sauce. Great on dark breads.

Conclusion

These rectangular ceramic dishes not only preserve butter, margarine, or lard – they also bring handcrafted charm and functionality to your kitchen.

A fusion of tradition and utility – beautiful, durable, and made to enrich your daily table.