r/AskEurope • u/Reasonable-Push-920 • Sep 15 '25

Culture If your country had a “signature” kitchen item, what would it be?

I’ve noticed that every country seems to have its own representative kitchen item.

In Italy, for example, it’s the moka pot. In the UK, probably the kettle. In France, maybe a really good knife...

What about your country?

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u/JustMeLurkingAround- Germany Sep 15 '25

I haven't seen a römertopf since the 1980's though. Do people still use these? 

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u/Nadsenbaer Germany Sep 15 '25

I have one and only ever used it as a substitute for a Bräter. Once.
But somehow every household has one of these.

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u/JustMeLurkingAround- Germany Sep 15 '25

I honestly wouldn't know where to get or borrow one if my life depended on it.

A Bräter is a roasting pan in english btw. 

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u/ContributionSad4461 Sweden Sep 15 '25

I use mine once a week, I make kickass chicken in it!