The classic gravy boat made from authentic Polish pottery by Ceramika Artystyczna is one of the most elegant serving pieces in traditional European table culture. For generations, Polish pottery has represented exceptional craftsmanship, outstanding durability, and artistic hand-painted decoration. Every gravy boat is handcrafted in Poland and carries its own unique character.

Its harmonious shape and practical handle make it ideal for stylish serving of refined sauces and jus. In gourmet cuisine, handcrafted gravy boats play an especially important role, as a perfectly balanced sauce is considered one of the highest disciplines of classical cooking.

The thick Polish pottery retains heat exceptionally well, helping beef jus, poultry reductions, and game sauces stay at the perfect serving temperature for longer. At the same time, the premium glaze offers excellent durability for everyday use. The gravy boat is dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and oven safe, making it perfect for modern kitchens.

In Michelin-star cuisine, a perfectly crafted sauce is regarded as the soul of the dish. It harmoniously combines meat, vegetables, and side dishes into a complete culinary experience. Especially classic base sauces such as dark jus, poultry stock reductions, and wild game sauces achieve their full elegance when served in a beautifully handcrafted Polish pottery gravy boat.

Below you will find three exclusive gourmet recipes inspired by modern organic fine dining cuisine.

 

 

 

Recipe 1 – Organic Beef Jus Based on Grand Jus (Serves 4)

Ingredients

For the Grand Jus

• 2 kg organic beef bones
• 500 g beef trimmings
• 2 carrots
• 1 celery stalk
• 2 onions
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 250 ml organic red wine
• 3 liters water
• bay leaf
• juniper berries
• black peppercorns
• thyme

For the Final Sauce

• 500 ml Grand Jus
• 30 g cold butter
• sea salt
• black pepper
• a splash of port wine

Preparation

Roast the bones thoroughly in the oven at 220°C. Roughly chop the vegetables and roast them together with the bones. Add tomato paste and caramelize lightly. Deglaze with red wine and transfer everything into a large stockpot. Add water and spices and simmer gently for at least 6 hours.

Strain the sauce and reduce until concentrated. Before serving, whisk in cold butter and season with salt, pepper, and a little port wine.

Perfect with:

• dry-aged beef tenderloin
• braised beef cheeks
• potato gratin
• celery root purée

Served in a Polish pottery gravy boat, the dark jus gains an especially elegant presentation.

 

 

 

Recipe 2 – Poultry Jus Based on Organic Poultry Broth (Serves 4)

Ingredients

For the Poultry Stock

• 2 organic chicken carcasses
• 1 carrot
• 1 leek
• 1 onion
• 1 garlic clove
• parsley
• bay leaf
• 2 liters water

For the Sauce

• 700 ml poultry stock
• 100 ml white wine
• 1 shallot
• 1 tsp butter
• a splash of cream
• white pepper
• sea salt

Preparation

Lightly roast the chicken carcasses together with the vegetables. Add water and herbs and simmer for approximately 3 hours. Strain thoroughly.

Finely dice the shallot and sauté in butter until translucent. Deglaze with white wine and reduce. Add poultry stock and simmer slowly until reduced. Finish with a touch of cream and season to taste.

Perfect with:

• corn-fed chicken
• guinea fowl
• poultry roulades
• asparagus
• mashed potatoes

The light-colored sauce appears especially refined when served in hand-painted Polish pottery.

 

 

 

Recipe 3 – Wild Game Sauce Based on Homemade Game Stock (Serves 4)

Ingredients

For the Game Stock

• 2 kg game bones
• 300 g game trimmings
• 2 carrots
• 1 parsley root
• 1 onion
• 150 ml red wine
• 50 ml gin
• juniper berries
• bay leaves
• rosemary
• 2.5 liters water

For the Sauce

• 600 ml game stock
• 100 ml cranberry juice
• 1 tbsp dark chocolate
• 1 tsp red currant jelly
• cold butter
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Roast the game bones thoroughly. Add vegetables and caramelize lightly. Deglaze with red wine and gin. Add water and spices and simmer slowly for at least 5 hours.

Strain and reduce the stock heavily. Add cranberry juice and red currant jelly. Finish with dark chocolate and whisk in cold butter for a silky texture.

Perfect with:

• venison loin
• deer medallions
• wild boar roast
• bread dumplings
• Brussels sprouts

Served in a traditional Polish pottery gravy boat, this rich game sauce becomes the elegant centerpiece of any festive table.

 

 

 

Technical Specifications of the Gravy Boat

Manufacturer: Ceramika Artystyczna

Material: Polish pottery from Poland

Product: Gravy boat without saucer

Weight: approx. 425 g

Capacity filled to the brim: approx. 400 ml

Practical serving capacity: approx. 250 ml

Outer dimensions including handle: approx. 20.5 × 10 × 8 cm

Height: approx. 8 cm

Opening dimensions: approx. 16 × 10 cm

Inner handle dimensions: approx. 5.8 × 2.8 cm

Base dimensions: approx. 7.5 × 5 cm

Dishwasher safe: yes

Microwave safe: yes

Oven safe: yes