Cookware has come a long way since grandma's day, maybe a bit too far. The old cast iron pots and pans have been eclipsed over the years for the newer designs, conceptions and cutting edge technologies. However, grandma may have had it right all along with the old fashioned cookware for its durability, eco-friendly usage and easy clean-up.
Seasoning Your Cast Iron Pan
Non Stick Cookware
Cast iron cookware comes in all shapes and sizes, ready to tackle the toughest jobs in the kitchen. The more commonly used cast iron choices are frying pans, Dutch ovens, woks, deep fryers, and griddles. Made of heavy carbon materials, the iron pan needs very little attention to greasing, as the natural iron serves as a non-stick surface when properly used. For best results, the cast iron surface should be "seasoned" to oxidize the iron, a three-step process that will form a barrier from the food and the heated pan. The pan must be cleaned, then apply a thin layer of fat (animal or vegetable) and allow the oil to simmer into the grain of the pan.
Regulated Heating Temperatures
Part of the beauty of a cast iron pan is its ability to conduct the cooking heat evenly across the cooking surface, thus creating a faster and more efficient use of the stove. Favorites, such as grilled cheese sandwich, come out will a perfectly melted center and no burned edges on the bread. Cast iron cookware is ideal for scrambled eggs, stir fry and anything else you need to have complete control over the cooking temperature. Food items can certainly burn in a iron pan, but the chef is simply in better control of the cooking situation.
Longevity
Cast iron is a heavy metal that, under normal working conditions, is almost indestructible. This type of cookware can be handed down for generations, with the same high efficiency in the pots and pans as the day they were bought. In addition, the cast cookware collections are typically less money than their contemporary counterparts, and can save you a significant amount of time in the kitchen to clean them. The only drawback to changing over to a kitchen is some persons may find the weight of the cookware too cumbersome and bulky. If you have youngsters that like to try their hand at making a meal, its a good idea to keep some lightweight cookware available for safe handling near flames, and keep your cast iron collection for the pros.
Cast iron cookware can be purchased at most retail outlets and best bargain deals are plentiful through online shopping sites. QVC and Amazon are just a few of the consumer's favorite places to get you up and running with a modern cookware set that will last you a lifetime. Never having to replace your cookware again is the savvy choice for those who value a dollar, and it also makes good sense to keep the planet "green" and free of discarded pots and pans.
Special Price!!! Anolon Advanced Nonstick Hard-Anodized Aluminum 12-Piece Cookware Set
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Anolon Advanced Nonstick Hard-Anodized Aluminum 12-Piece Cookware Set Feature
- Set includes: 2-, 3-, and 4-quart covered saucepans; 10-quart covered stockpot; 8- and 10-inch skillets; 5-quart covered saute pan with helper handle
- Hard-anodized aluminum with Autograph nonstick coating inside and out
- SureGrip riveted handles constructed from stainless steel and silicone
- Break-resistant, domed glass lids permit cooking monitoring
- Oven-safe to 375 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; hand wash
Anolon Advanced Nonstick Hard-Anodized Aluminum 12-Piece Cookware Set Overview
This cookware set is an exceptional value, including all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking-Pieces. As the set contains only basic-Pieces, you'll really use each and every pan. It includes saucepans for whisking a homemadeAnolon Advanced Nonstick Hard-Anodized Aluminum 12-Piece Cookware Set Specifications
Handsomely designed with contemporary straight sides, deep charcoal gray exteriors, and shiny stainless trim, Anolon Advanced cookware has another reason it's so sought-after: it cooks beautifully. Constructed of hard-anodized aluminum that's even more durable than stainless steel, the cookware retains and distributes heat efficiently with no hotspots. The cookware is also coated inside and out with DuPont's high-quality, three-layer Autograph nonstick finish to keep food from sticking and scorching. Moreover, Anolon gives the cookware 18/10 stainless-steel handles with cushy silicone rubber grips for a cool, secure grasp. Break-resistant glass lids let you monitor cooking progress without losing flavor or nutrients. All the lids and knobs are oven-safe up to 400 degrees F, so you can start a dish on the stovetop, and finish it in the oven.Everything a home chef needs to handle everyday cooking requirements is included in this 12-piece Anolon Advanced set. With their glass lids, the saucepans in 2-, 3-, and 4-quart sizes always come in handy for whisking sauces, heating soups, cooking rice, boiling potatoes, and plenty more. Two skillets, 8-and 10-inch, turn out perfect crepes, pancakes, and eggs. The large 10-quart stockpot slowly simmers chili and stew or boils a big batch of pasta. Finally, the 12-inch-wide, 5-quart shallow sauté pan with its helper handle tackles stir-fries, chicken and rice dishes, and deep-dish apple turnovers with aplomb. Thanks to the nonstick finish, the cookware easily washes clean by hand. Anolon covers the set with a lifetime limited warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri
What's in the Box
12-piece cookware set. The set consists of: 2-quart covered saucepan; 3-quart covered saucepan; 4-quart covered saucepan; 10-quart covered stockpot; 8-inch skillet; 10-inch skillet; 12-inch covered sauté pan. 12 pieces total.
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