Peasants used various pots made from clay, cast iron, or bronze. These Included cauldrons, stew pots, and cooking pots.
Trivets and Hangers:
Trivets were used to place hot pots on the hearth or over the fire. Hangers allowed pots to be suspended over the open flame.
Spits and Gridirons:
Spits were long metal rods used to roast meats over the fire. Gridirons were grids made of iron or steel used for cooking flatbreads, pancakes, and other foods.
Ladles and Spoons:
Peasants used wooden spoons and ladles for stirring, serving, and tasting. These utensils were often carved by hand.
Knives:
Knives were essential for preparing food and cutting bread, meat, and vegetables. They were typically made from iron or steel.
Mortar and Pestles:
Mortars and pestles were used for grinding herbs, spices, and grains into powders or pastes.
Bread Ovens:
Communal bread ovens were common in medieval villages, where peasants would bring their bread dough to be baked.