Much depends on the choice of pots: cooking time and quality of dishes, as well as human health. Therefore, to approach the process of acquiring cookware is in all seriousness.
Instruction manual
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Buy pots as a set. It is more profitable and more convenient. Dishes of the same color and design will look spectacular in the kitchen, and a whole set costs, as a rule, much cheaper than miscellaneous items purchased.
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Pans are aluminum, ceramic enameled, stainless steel. The quality and the process of cooking dishes directly depend on the material of manufacture. Therefore, before buying a set of pots, carefully study all the characteristics, pros and cons of the material from which the dishes are made.
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Stainless steel pans are very unpretentious in maintenance, but they have poor thermal conductivity and do not warm up evenly. In addition, during overheating, stains can form on the walls of such dishes, which can be difficult to remove.
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Enamel pots are great for making stews, soups, stewed fruit and jelly. Enamel coated dishes are very attractive in appearance, but the food in them burns quite quickly. And the enamel layer is fragile. You can’t cook in pots with chips, so cook in enameled dishes with extreme caution.
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Ceramic dishes are environmentally friendly. But because of its special fragility, it should be used for cooking in the oven or microwave. Putting it on open fire is not recommended.
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Popular refractory glass pans look beautiful. They are environmentally friendly and easy to clean. But glassware is very sensitive to temperature extremes and uneven heating of the bottom leads to damage to pots. Cooking in such dishes is better in the microwave or oven, but not on the stove.
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When choosing a set of pots, pay attention to the coating. Non-stick allows you to cook with minimal fat and vegetable oil.
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It is very important what material the covers for the pots are made of. Glass is considered the best. It allows you to observe the cooking process without opening the pan, which significantly reduces the cooking time of the dish and affects its quality.
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Try to choose pots with heat resistant handles. They are comfortable and functional. If you often cook in the oven, then dishes with thick walls and an enamel coating are suitable for you.
note
Decide on the required number of pots in advance. There is no need to purchase a set of eight pans if you need only four to cook.
