There is no doubt that a good cookware can help us a lot, whether it is a beginner or a veteran with years of cooking experience. It would be even more enjoyable if our cookware had a nice look. It would be a treat.
The iron carbon alloy with a certain amount of carbon is called cast iron. The performance of cast iron is very good, the processing ductility is very good, the heating is uniform, and the firmness is also excellent. For us, the material is perfect for making food.
If cast iron cookware is classified, it is pre-seasoned and enamelled. In fact, no matter what kind of style, the difference is the follow-up process is not the same, the product material is pure cast iron. Of course, the enamel coating can better insulate the air, so in terms of rust performance will be better, the price will be more expensive. The same is that the thermal insulation and heat evenly of the two styles of products are very good, very suitable for stew food. Cast iron skillets or baking pans are also handy for frying food.
Cast iron cookware conducts heat better than other metal cookware, which allows for faster heating and saves fuel. It saves us money as well as making good food.
Uniform heat conduction and saving heat
The lid and the rest of the cookware are very close, which can form a small internal circulation of heat energy in a closed environment to better lock the water of food, reduce the loss of nutrients, and make it more original.
Excellent sealing performance
Cast-iron cookware have a very high volumetric heat capacity (the amount of heat absorbed or emitted by a change in temperature of one degree Celsius), which means that once they are hot, they can stay hot for a long time. When the ingredients are put on, the temperature in the cookware is almost constant. You can cook them and then turn off the heat to stew, which is very energy-saving.
Plus, trust me, the happiness of a dish that’s always warm when served is sometimes more important than the taste itself. In fact, the cast iron cookware is so heavy, it’s not really easy to pour out the dishes which is one of the reasons why the enamel cast iron cookware is so popular, it’s really beautiful on the table!
Excellent thermal insulation performance
Open fire, induction cooker, oven universal (microwave oven not), soup, meat stew, toast, good at everything. Placing a cast-iron pan in the oven makes cooking simple and easy, and as long as the temperature and timing are controlled, it’s almost impossible to fail. Lazy as I am, I just want to prepare the ingredients, leave them to stew and roast, and then serve them directly.
The fly in the ointment is that the cast iron cookware is a little small and expensive, the new cookware for the first time to spend dessert, early use may be a little sticky cookware, after the use of rust should also be prevented, there will be some maintenance methods at the end of the article.
Cast iron Frying pan
The whole cast iron cookware is used to make it stronger and more durable. Inside the handle is a whole strip of wood fixed, unlike some manufacturers in order to save material, the handle is hollow. If you buy a cast iron cookware without a wooden handle, it is recommended to use a hot sleeve, because the cast iron cookware is very energy storage, the temperature is really not easy to go down.
There are two kinds of cookware covers to choose from. Wood covers can prevent water drops from falling back, but the maintenance is troublesome. Lazy people still choose glass covers. Can directly observe the cookware dishes, suitable for novice, but also easy to clean.
This cast iron cookware has a deep body, which is just right for braising. Make soup under the fire to cool the heat, and cook several bowls of congee to keep healthy and beautiful. Day after day, we drink and eat together, from summer to winter.
Single-handled cast-iron steak skillet
As mentioned earlier, cast-iron pans are ideal for steaks and other meats because they store heat well, heat evenly and hold heat for a long time. I also like the size of 16cm diameter. One person can eat a lot, but two people can eat enough. Fry an egg or a small piece of steak in the morning and start the day feeling energized.
Well, the beauty of the enamel cast iron cookware and some practical shopping tips for next time. Attached are some methods and maintenance skills of pre-seasoned cast iron cookware, good use, to better use.
For the use of cast iron cookware, we need to pay attention to maintenance. For example, after cleaning, be sure to dry it first, and then put it in a dry, well-ventilated place to prevent rust. If you have a lid, you can cover it and place a folded piece of moisture-proof paper between the body and the lid to both keep domestic ventilation and prevent moisture from entering, keeping the inside of the cookware dry and extending the life of the cast iron cookware.
In fact, about the maintenance of cast iron cookware, there is a lot of knowledge to understand, you can read the manual, can also query on the Internet, I believe you will slowly become an expert in cast iron cookware.
