Finding the Best Tagine

Food cooked in a tagine can be truly fantastic, with amazing moistness and melt-in-the-mouth tenderness. Originally from North Africa, it’s easy to see why the tagine has become a favorite for people all around the world.

Why use a tagine?

The secret to tagine’s popularity lies in the way in which it cooks. A tagine is essentially a braising device whereby the difference in temperature between the base and the top of the conical top causes steam to rise and then condensate back onto the food. Raised bumps on the underside of the lid cause the evaporated juices to drip evenly over the entire dish rather than solely down the sides as with regular pots.

This effect means the food is continuously basted whilst cooking, leading to a deliciously tender and moist dish.

Types of tagine:

Visit the pages below to learn more about the different types of tagine:

Clay tagines

Ceramic tagines

Enamelled cast iron tagines

Silicon Tagines

Each of these varieties has its own individual attributes so it’s important to choose a style of tagine that best suits your needs, and the way in which you intend to use it.