The cauldron is one of the pots with the oldest tradition; in the past it was made exclusively of copper. Today, also available in aluminum for gas hobs and induction hobs, it is the indispensable tool for cooking polenta.
Table of Contents:
- Pot or cauldron?
- The copper pot
- How much does a copper pot cost?
- The aluminum pot
- The pot for induction hobs
- What can you do? cook in the cauldron?
Pot or cauldron?
One of the most popular foods in the world. ancient, considered poor food but now rediscovered even on the tables of haute cuisine, is; the polenta . Currently, speaking of polenta, one immediately thinks of the one prepared using yellow flour, or cornmeal. In reality, polenta can be made with any type of cereal: the Romans, for example, used spelled. Seasoned with many types of different sauces, it is perfect for cooking. a highly appreciated food, especially in the regions of northern Italy.
Preparing polenta is not easy. difficult, but it requires a lot of patience, time and, above all, the use of the right pot, that is, the cauldron .
It is the best tool because, unlike the classic pot, it has a flared shape and materials that guarantee good heat diffusion.
The copper pot
Few foods need to be eaten. absolute to be cooked in a very specific pot: one of these is; polenta. The polenta must be stirred continuously during cooking: for this there is a saucepan. need to use a container with a specific shape, which prevents the compound from sticking to the walls and consequently from burning: the copper pot .
The typical shape of the cauldron is; flared; in ancient times it had a rounded bottom and a single arched handle because; was hung on the hearth. Today the cauldrons have a flat bottom and two handles, one long like that of a frying pan and a short one, so that it can be used. can be used with gas or electric hobs.
The pots used for festivals and celebrations still have the traditional shape; very often they are also equipped with an electric shovel that stirs the polenta automatically and are also used by those who have a fireplace and want to continue the tradition.
The material that is historically used to make the pots is; the copper . Copper is an excellent conductor of heat , it prevents food from sticking and burning (which can happen with steel instead, if one is not careful), spreads the heat evenly and is ideal for cooking. practically eternal . Unlike other copper pots, the copper pot is not heated. tinned inside. In fact, the heat of the flame needed to cook the polenta could melt the tin.
How much does a copper pot cost?
In the Professional Cookware shop you will find copper pots for all budgets: from the smallest pots; simple starting from 50 euros (of the brands Cu Artigiana, Tanucci, Pintinox…), up to the more; modern in hammered copper and with an enhanced engine, which cost around 200 euros (signed Pentole Agnelli, Nuova Fac, Ferraboli…).
Whatever your choice of budget, in any case you will have the certainty of using a high-quality cauldron, because it is not too expensive. Professional Pots selects only brands that can guarantee high standards.
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Il paiolo in alluminio
Un’alternativa al classico rame è data dall’alluminio.
Il paiolo in alluminio ha sicuramente qualche vantaggio che vale la pena di valutare prima dell’acquisto.
Ad esempio, l’alluminio è più leggero, robusto e particolarmente adatto a resistere alle alte temperature tipiche della cottura della polenta.
Ciò non toglie che, per i puristi della tradizione culinaria, il rame resta il non plus ultra per la cottura della polenta.
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The cauldron for induction hobs
Very interesting for those who own an induction hob, it is the ideal kettle for induction hobs. the aluminum polenta pot for induction . The only pot suitable for use on modern induction hobs.
With walls of 4 millimeters and the thickness of the induction disc of 2 millimeters, the aluminum pot that can be purchased on our e-commerce guarantees the taste of the past in the preparation of polenta, combined with the practicality of cooking. of the modern technologies used in the kitchen.
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What can be done? cook in the cauldron?
We praised the qualities; of copper and aluminum pots in the preparation of polenta , but this type of pot can also become a valid tool for other specialties; culinary!
The cauldron is; perfect for cooking simple polenta, but taragna polenta or the various regional variations (such as the Ligurian panissa, made with chickpea flour) can also be cooked with the same tool.
The copper in the cauldron can it can also be used for other recipes that would normally be cooked in a saucepan of the same material, such as risottos, sauces and more; popular pastry recipes .