Purchasing cookware for the first time can be a challenging experience. You must first know what type would be suitable for you. Depending on how much cooking experience you have is an important factor. If you are a beginner, you must lean toward the less complicated cookware. As your cooking experience grows, so can your cookware.
The type of cookware you will need will depend upon your lifestyle and what type of cooking you will be doing. A pan set is probably the best choice to start off with. It will have all of the starting pieces that you will need such as a large skillet for cooking larger portions, and a smaller skillet for frying a single egg. It will also include a small and large saucepan, a saute pan, a dutch oven, and a stock pot.
Cast Iron Pan
An important factor when purchasing cookware is to know what type of materials your cookware is made from. Stainless steel is the most popular. It lasts a long time and is not very expensive. There have been some negative opinions pertaining to certain metals which may cause some health issues. There are other cookware types such as glass, ceramic pottery, and enamel, which are heat resistant and easy to clean.
The popular use of microwaves has made plastic cookware good for heating and easy storage. Cast iron cookware heats slowly, but once heated it holds a steady temperature. Foods are less likely to stick with cast iron if the pans are washed and dried well, and rubbed with cooking oil after using. Cast iron is not good when there is a temperature change as it is slow to heat as well and slow to cool.
Aluminum cookware is inexpensive and is a good conductor of heat. There are some disadvantages to aluminum. It has a tendency to dent and scratch easily and may react poorly with certain foods. Copper cookware is very attractive and is also a good heat conductor. It too can react with certain foods and requires some care to keep its shine.
Non-stick cookware is popular due to the fact that you use less oil when cooking which is a healthy advantage for those watching their calorie intake. It is less likely to cause cakes and bakery items to stick to the pans and clean up is easy. There are concerns about the safety of the non-stick coatings on the pans as well.
Special Price!!! Lodge Logic L8DOL3 Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Loop Handles
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Lodge Logic L8DOL3 Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Loop Handles Feature
- Measures 10-1/4-inch in diameter and 4-inch deep; lifetime warranty.
- Self-basting domed lid preserves moisture; loop handles aid in carrying
- Pre-seasoned with vegetable oil formula and ready for immediate use
- Rugged cast-iron construction heats slowly and evenly
- 5-Quart Dutch oven with cast-iron lid ideal for slow-cooking foods
Lodge Logic L8DOL3 Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Loop Handles Overview
New style 5 qt dutch oven with loop handles. The original slow cooker, this seasoned-ready to use dutch oven with iron cover cooks meats to perfection.Lodge Logic L8DOL3 Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Loop Handles Specifications
The American-based company Lodge has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. No other metal is as long-lasting and works as well for spreading and retaining heat evenly during cooking. Lodge's Logic line of cookware comes factory pre-seasoned with the company's vegetable oil formula, and is ready to use right out of the box. At 10-1/4 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep, this 5-quart Dutch oven holds a heap of chili, chicken and rice, or fruit cobbler. This model is not the campfire style, with legs, wire handle, and a lid for coals. This one is flat-bottomed to sit on a stovetop burner or in the oven, with a domed lid that sends moisture back into the pot. Loop handles aid in carrying with oven mitts. While the Dutch oven comes pre-seasoned to prevent food from sticking, it works best when sprayed or lightly coated with vegetable oil before use. After the meal is done, simply scrub the cast iron with a stiff brush and hot water, no soap, and dry immediately. Lodge covers the sturdy oven with a lifetime limited warranty against defects, and when cared for properly, this virtually indestructible pan should last for generations. --Ann Bieri
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