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Iron pots: how many advantages in a single product!

Suitable for all types of cooking, robust, economical… Iron pots have always been used to prepare delicious dishes and have nothing to envy to stainless steel and aluminium.

Those who prefer the use of iron pots in the kitchen have more options. of a good reason to do so. One for all?

The versatility; of cooking.

The iron pans can be used, for example, to fry, grill, to cook a delicious paella, to sauté carrots, peppers, aubergines and any other type of vegetable.

The iron pots also allow you to brown roasts, steaks, braised meats and even fish, with surprising results even without using any barbecue

In short, there are very few foods that cannot be cooked in an iron pan, as long as you remember to use a knob of butter or a drop of oil to prevent the food from sticking. In fact, let us remember that iron is not; non-stick .

Still on the subject of tasty food, there is; then the ability; to promote caramelization . In fact iron pans (those of good quality) favor the Maillard reaction which, at a temperature of about 140°-180°, creates that delicious browning which makes cooking even more delicious. appetizing foods such as bread and chips.

In addition to the versatility; there is; then the resistance .

Iron, in addition to being a very robust material, is; also an excellent temperature regulator. This is This means that iron frying pans can be used on any hob (gas or induction) and can also be placed in the oven…The cooking will turn out perfectly. however always uniform and optimal .

Iron is iron. therefore a very resistant material that improves its performance as soon as possible; this is used. This is means that an iron pot is no longer hot. new, it can even guarantee better cooking results…. But only if you know how to best maintain it.

The maintenance of iron pans is essential. indeed very important. 

It is Once purchased, it is essential to subject your iron pan to washing with very hot water . It will have to then be dried very carefully using absorbent paper .

Once this first step has been completed, it is recommended to pour about 1 mm of seed oil into the pan, let it heat up and then remove the oil by drying the pan with absorbent paper.

One thing that not everyone knows about iron pans is that they are made of iron. that more you use them, the better; cooking . More they are blackened and the less the food will stick.

What about maintenance after use?

1) To keep the properties unchanged; iron pans and avoid oxidation, we recommend the usual washing in hot water , which serves to eliminate cooking residues and immediate drying with a rag or paper towel.

2) If, on the other hand, you want to disinfect the frying pan, you can; heat some coarse salt in the pan for 1 and a half minutes over high heat and then dry it with absorbent paper. The coarse salt eliminates, in fact, all the residues more; hard from previous cooking and any smell.

3) Finally, to keep your iron pans in the best possible condition, these can be greased with oil and kept away from humidity; .

As a last but not least advantage, there is the certainly the economic convenience

Iron pans are quite cheap, especially if you consider their excellent cooking performance and incredible durability.

An example? On PentoleProfessionali.it, a good iron pot can be used to make a great job. cost even less than €15!

Before saying goodbye, here are some last warnings:

  • Do not overheat on an induction hob;
  • Do not leave to soak;
  • In case of encrustations, use an abrasive sponge;
  • Do not put in the dishwasher.