Description
Device to hold cooking pots over a fire
Technical
Chimney cranes, also known as fireplace cranes and pot cranes, are a feature of the homes of the American Colonial period and 18/19th century of Western Europe. Although the chimney crane may be thought by some to be a Yankee invention, it was common in both British and American houses of the era. The purpose of the crane is to allow a cooking pot to be swung away from the fire, preventing burn injuries to the cook as well as regulating temperature of the pot. The chimney crane is an important step in open hearth cooking as it helped save lives and allowed cooks to be more creative.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like aging wine in oak barrels, chimney crane cooking imparts subtle woody notes
Coffee Analogy
Similar to wood-fired coffee roasting methods that create complex smoky aromas
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the base notes of campfire-inspired fragrances with smoky amber accords