All About Oven Glassware

Usually, various forms, metal pans are used for cooking in the oven. Such dishes are distinguished by their durability and strength. But many housewives prefer glassware. What are the features of such dishes, how to choose the right product, we will consider in more detail.

Oven glassware is a popular choice among culinary enthusiasts. But many modern housewives are still afraid to use it for baking in the oven, believing that it is too fragile and unsafe. But actually it is not. The glass mold can withstand heating temperatures over 300 ° C.

Heat-resistant glass cookware is great not only for an oven, but also for microwave ovens. This, of course, attracts many modern consumers, thanks to which such products have gained recognition not only among housewives, but also among professional chefs.

Glassware perfect for cooking meat and fish dishes. Moreover, it is easy to prepare a variety of casseroles, including vegetable... And you can also bake pies and various desserts.

Cookware made of special heat-resistant glass can be very different. They can be square, rectangular, oval or round baking dishes. Low-rimmed tins are great for casseroles or open pies, while high-rimmed tins can be used for meat, fish or biscuits.

In addition, capacious braziers are made of glass, to which a special grate is attached. As a rule, such a product has a rectangular or square shape.It is convenient to bake fish, meat or vegetables in such a brazier.

Ducks are also made from durable heat-resistant glass, which are equipped with convenient lids. Typically, such a product has thicker walls than a roaster or baking dish. Thereby the dish is ideally baked inside such a duck and it turns out to be especially tasty.

Refractory oven cookware certainly has its advantages. Due to the fact that the dishes are completely transparent, you can easily observe the cooking process, which is very convenient. The finished dish can be served directly in the baking dish. Various multi-layer casseroles look especially beautiful on the festive table. And if part of the meat dish or sweet pie remains, then it can be put into the refrigerator right in the glass dish. By the way, you can reheat a dish in a microwave oven in the same form. It is very convenient.

We should also mention that any dish cooked in such a dish remains hot for a long time. And all this thanks to the thick glass walls of the product. In addition, such products are easy to wash, because food leftovers practically do not burn and do not stick to such dishes.

Heat-resistant glassware is completely environmentally friendly and safe for human health. It does not emit any harmful substances during cooking, so that all products retain their original taste. In addition, this cookware has no coating, so that cracks, scratches and chips will not form on it.

Glassware can rightfully be called not only durable, but also durable. It is easy to clean, it does not form scale or fumes... In addition, any cookware made of heat-resistant glass does not deform over time, which is also a plus. If you take care of such utensils and follow some operating rules, then it will serve you for many years.

If we talk about the disadvantages of such products, then it is worth mentioning that cookware made of heat-resistant glass does not withstand sudden temperature changes. For example, if you immediately put the dish with the dish in a very preheated oven, or put the finished dish on a cold surface, it will simply crack.

Today there are many different brands that produce high-quality heat-resistant glass cookware. Here is a small rating of manufacturers so that you can make the right choice.

Products from Simax. All dishes are made of high quality glass, which can withstand high and low temperatures and is durable. The products of this brand are also distinguished by their exquisite design, which attracts many. A wide variety of shapes and models is another plus of this brand. All products are suitable for oven and microwave cooking.

Dishes from a Russian brand VGP also managed to prove itself from the positive side. All products are made of heat-resistant and high-strength glass, which perfectly tolerates chemical attack and high temperatures.Most of the products of this brand can be used not only for baking in the oven or microwave, but also for cooking on the hob, including gas.

Smart Cooking also renowned for strong and durable products that are made from high quality materials. The dishes from this brand are very practical and are not afraid of high, low temperatures. Any product can be washed in a dishwasher. This company produces dishes of various shapes and sizes.

If you decide to purchase a set of dishes or just one baking dish, then you will need expert advice.

• When choosing a product for cooking, give preference to those brands that have proven themselves from the best side and always receive positive feedback from consumers.
• The product you have chosen should be intact, without obvious flaws, chips or cracks. If you notice that the glass is opaque, a little cloudy, and there are small bubbles or blotches, then it is better to refuse such a purchase.
• The selected product must necessarily indicate that it is suitable for cooking in the oven and microwave. The seller must have all the necessary documents confirming the quality of the product.

If you use glassware correctly, then it will serve you for many years. Using a baking dish is easy, it is convenient to bake pies or bake meat in it. It is important to follow some rules.

• In no case should you put dishes in a preheated oven. If you put the dish directly into the hot oven, the mold will crack. Cookware should only be placed in a cold oven. Especially if you are using a gas stove.
• After removing the finished dish from the mold, it must not be immediately soaked in water. It is necessary that the container has completely cooled down, only then it can be washed. If the mold does not have time to cool down to the end, then there is a high probability that cracks will appear from the temperature drop, and the dishes will be spoiled.
• After finishing cooking, do not rush to immediately remove the mold. Let the dish stand in the oven for about 10 minutes. As soon as you take out the finished dish from the oven, do not put the dishes on the stone countertop. Be sure to prepare a wooden stand or just a cutting board in advance. It is also important to remember that the surface on which you place the hot glass pan must be dry.

In order to preserve the ideal original appearance of glassware, you need to properly care for each item. Taking care of kitchen utensils is not so difficult, the main thing is to follow a few simple rules.

It is very easy to wash such dishes from burnt fat. For this it is not necessary to pre-soak it, because any dirt is easily and quickly washed off. You should use gel or other liquid cleaners and the most common dishwashing sponge. No need to use abrasive detergents or harsh sponges.

In the event that you left a dirty form until tomorrow morning, then you need to fill it with warm water and leave it for a while. Then you can wash it with a regular detergent and a sponge. Remember to dry the dishes before storing them in the cupboard.

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