I am trying to find a pan that my mother (Italian) used for making
Ragu'. the colour was dark brown, had a single handle and I think it was
made of terracotta. The Ragu' used to simmer in it very gently and when
we were children were made believed that the pan was a magic one,
because the content continued to boil foe a while after the pan was off
the cooker.
All this is to ask you for the correct English name of the pan. I've
looked on the net but can't find anything. Can someone help me please?

Many thanks in advance.

Maria GG