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Clay retains heat very well and can cook the food for at least a little bit after the stove is turned off. It retains heat within itself as well as keeps heat within whatever space it is enclosing.

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Since the clay pot has a high heat capacity, the energy given to the pot continues to slowly release even after the heat source has been removed. Thus, the food is literally still cooking.

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