Utyatnitsa: types and subtleties of choice

Cooking new dishes and getting acquainted with various recipes of world cuisines determined the search for new convenient utensils for cooking. The duckling is a kind of ordinary pan, the improvement of which made it possible to use it for cooking poultry. Its operation allows cooks and housewives to make the dish really tasty and juicy without unnecessary hassle.

It is customary to call a duckling a thick-walled pan for cooking different birds in the oven or on the stove. Such dishes stand out for their oblong shape, thanks to which the whole game can easily be placed in it. In addition, the roaster has a lid, most often made of a similar material, which fits snugly against the walls of the cooking container. This point is important to maintain a constant temperature inside the container with food. Based on the modification of the utensils, we can note some of its similarities with the cauldron.

It is customary to call a goose maker a more capacious pan of a similar elliptical shape, in which larger poultry or other products are cooked.

Today, the functionality of such kitchen utensils has expanded to a large extent, so many chefs use such containers for cooking pilaf, vegetable and meat dishes. There are many recipes using cereals, potatoes, as well as first courses that can be cooked in a goose maker or roaster.

To have a complete understanding of such kitchen utensils, as well as their features, it is worth considering the main tasks that can be solved with its help.

• First of all, the heat treatment of any products in the roaster will be uniform, which will have a positive effect on the taste of the dish.
• As for meat products that can be cooked in a thick-walled saucepan, it is necessary to highlight the possibility of prolonged simmering. This will be true for lamb, beef, poultry or game. After many hours of heat treatment, the meat will retain its juiciness, in addition, the likelihood of food burning is excluded.
• There is no need to use large amounts of vegetable or animal fats in the roaster. This point will be especially relevant for the adherents of the PP.
• During the preparation of dishes in the roaster, the labor costs of the cook are reduced, since the process of stewing or baking in the oven does not require constant presence or stirring in order to avoid burning or uneven cooking of food.
• The tight-fitting lid will help preserve the vitamins and organoleptic qualities of the ingredients used.
• Thanks to the convenient elongated shape in the roaster, it will be possible to cook the whole bird. Such a nuance is important in the process of preparing dishes for serving for a gala lunch or dinner.
• At the end of the heat treatment, all cooked food can be stored in the refrigerator in the same roaster.
• It is much more convenient to use such capacious containers, since they will be able to transport the made dish to the dacha or to visit if necessary.

The modern assortment of ducklings offers the consumer various options for the execution of these utensils. The most common are the following types.

This is a classic version, which has the main advantage - it allows the temperature to spread throughout the entire container inside. In addition, the products that are processed in cast iron rookeries, do not burnso the process can be compared to using non-stick cookware.

But the material is distinguished by some features of its structure, in particular, porosity. That is why it can be seriously damaged from mechanical stress, in addition, raw materials are prone to corrosion, and as a result, rust. Also, a cast iron duck will have an impressive mass.

But with proper care of the dishes, it will be suitable for use for more than one year. The most suitable option for wall thickness is 5 millimeters.

This is a modern type of ducklings, which is a glass-based container with an additional layer of enamel. A special treatment allows the dishes to acquire a perfectly flat surface without pores, which makes them more hygienic. Thick-walled glass ducks now compete with classic cast iron containers. They are compatible with all types of hobs and can be used for baking food in the microwave and oven.

The dishes do not stand out for their high cost, they can be washed in any way, they do not react with an acidic or slightly acidic environment. Suitable for further storage of food after cooking. The enameled tableware has an attractive appearance, which makes it possible to use the rooster as an element of table setting. In transparent containers, it is much more convenient to control the process of heat treatment of products. However, glass still remains a fragile raw material, and some reviews indicate that dishes are tastier in metal ducks.

A versatile dish that allows you not only to cook various dishes in it on different types of hobs, but also store them without transferring them to other containers.The material does not interact with products, it is completely safe for human health. Ceramic ducks are distinguished by their high thermal conductivity. The dishes look presentable, so they can be used for serving.

Among the disadvantages of such kitchen containers for cooking, it is necessary to highlight the fragility of the material. It can crack from careless handling, in addition, ceramics can crack from sudden temperature fluctuations inside and outside.

The main advantage of such utensils is the tendency of the metal to heat up quickly, which significantly reduces the cooking time. In addition, aluminum duckies are much more convenient to use, since they stand out for their minimal weight. However, the metal lends itself to oxidation processes, so not all dishes can be cooked in such dishes.

Manufacturers tried to minimize such a lack of utensils, so for fans of aluminum ducklings, it became possible to purchase products made of anodized metal, which is distinguished by its resistance to acidic environments. Utensils made of this metal are affordable, but without supervision from the chef, food can burn to the walls and bottom, so experts recommend purchasing and using roasteries with a non-stick coating. Food should not be stored in the dishes after cooking, and they should only be washed by hand.

Various kitchen utensils are made of stainless steel, thick-walled pots for poultry are no exception. Metal during cooking shows a low thermal conductivity, but models with an aluminum or copper base will have a higher indicator.

Many manufacturing companies offer consumers decorative ducks, the main purpose of which will be serving dishes to the table. Usually such products are covered with glaze, and porcelain dishes are very often used. However, you cannot cook in such ducks or reheat food.

Based on the shape, ducklings are elliptical, rectangular or oval. The second option makes it possible to cook the whole bird together with a different side dish, distributing it over the free areas of the form.

Usually, dishes are sold with lids made of the same material, but manufacturers, as an addition, offer glass lids, which will allow you to observe the cooking process from above without disturbing the temperature regime inside.

The assortment of ducks based on capacity may be different. The smallest will be the two-liter options, they usually cook young poultry or small game. The maximum volume for roosters and ducklings is 8 liters. However, such dishes are not used as often, therefore, the most popular is the volume of 3-4 liters, less often they buy dishes for 6 liters.

In this segment of kitchen utensils, the best manufacturers stand out, whose products are in demand all over the world today. In the rating of popular models of ducklings, several should be highlighted.

Cast iron product from the Asian conveyor, sold on the market for over 10 years. During operation, the dishes have proven themselves on the positive side, defects are not found. The products belong to an affordable line, the product has an oval shape, has a thermal oil coating.

The mass of the rooster is 6 kilograms, it is compatible with all types of hobs, including induction. The dishes are sold complete with a lid.

Another cast-iron cookware model with a glass lid. Cookware can be used on any heating source, including oven and microwave. The duck does not stand out for its high cost, it is made from safe raw materials, the increased strength is due to the fully molded body. However, due to its size, it takes up a lot of shelf space.

Poultry cookware made of aluminum, produced by a Russian company. You can cook food in it on all stoves, but it is incompatible with induction hobs. The roaster has comfortable handles and a non-stick coating, the weight is small, which makes the product easier to use.

A capacious model of a roaster made of glass, has an affordable cost, it is sold together with a lid. The product is universal in care, can be washed in a dishwasher. The material from which the roaster is made stands out for its resistance to low temperatures, so the dishes can be put in the freezer.

The glass is resistant to mechanical damage, due to its smooth structure, it does not absorb odors and grease. However, with induction hobs such a roaster is incompatible without an additional adapter.

Capacious aluminum cookware from a German brand. Popular for its two-layer non-stick coating. It has comfortable stainless steel handles and a glass cover.

The rooster has a rectangular shape, which allows you to bake or stew the whole bird together with a side dish.

Lightweight aluminum cookware with two handles on the sides. Like most models of kitchen utensils from this manufacturer, the roaster is made with a non-stick coating and has good thermal conductivity. Cookware is compatible with all types of stoves and hobs.

Oval roaster made of aluminum. Recommended for use on electric stoves, on ceramic, gas and induction hobs. The dishes weigh about 2 kilograms, which is an advantage during operation.

In order not to be mistaken when buying a duck, it is necessary to take into account a number of important nuances regarding the dishes.

• First of all, you should study the compatibility of the cookware with the home stove. As a rule, most of the products in the presented assortment are universal, but there are products that cannot be used with induction, halogen or glass-ceramic hobs. For gas stoves, cast iron, aluminum, glass and ceramics are recommended, for cooking in the microwave it is best to purchase dishes made of glass or ceramics, dishes made of cast iron, glass and aluminum work well in the oven. On an induction hob, you can only cook poultry in a roaster with a magnetic bottom.
• An important point is also the dimensions of the rooster. It is important that it fits in the oven, fits comfortably on the stove, in the sink or in the dishwasher.

For an overview of the cast-iron duck, see the next video.