Stoneware Crock Large

Stoneware crocks are durable, thick-walled ceramic containers traditionally used for food storage and preservation, such as fermenting pickles, sauerkraut, or storing butter and lard. Made from dense, non-porous clay, they are fired at high temperatures, which makes them waterproof and highly resistant to cracking. Typically glazed on the interior and sometimes partially on the exterior, stoneware crocks date back to the 18th and 19th centuries and were widely used in both homes and commercial kitchens before the advent of refrigeration.

They often feature simple, utilitarian designs, but some are decorated with cobalt blue motifs, manufacturer stamps, or numbers indicating capacity (e.g., 2-gallon, 5-gallon). Today, stoneware crocks are valued for their rustic appeal and are commonly used in home décor, traditional cooking, and vintage collections.