Everything you need to know about the brazier

A brazier can be found not in every kitchen, but those who decide to purchase it quickly appreciate the value of the purchase. With the help of such utensils, you can cook delicious meat, poultry, vegetables. Braziers differ from cauldrons and baking pots, they have different types and purposes, which is what we have to figure out in this article.

A roaster is a type of frying pan. In it you can fry meat and fish products, brown vegetables, it does an excellent job with stewing any dishes and baking bread. It differs from a conventional frying pan in the speed and high quality of stewing. This effect is created by thick walls and a bottom with a large work surface. The heat is distributed gradually and evenly, which allows the dish to be stewed well without burning.

Another advantage of the brazier is the ability to bake food. Small heat-resistant side handles make it easy to place the product in the oven.

An important addition to the brazier is the lid. It is installed tightly, without gaps on the surface of the dishes and creates a convection effect inside the container, which contributes to rapid and uniform heating. The lid may not coincide in the material of manufacture with the brazier, it can be glass, stone, aluminum. They are produced flat and convex, they always repeat the shape of the dishes.

And the shape of the brazier can be very different:

• it is convenient to stew vegetables in a round one;
• square is needed for frying meat;
• bake a whole fish, duck or goose in an oval one. They are called so - ducklings or goslings.

The prototypes of modern braziers were containers that our ancestors used to cook food on an open fire.Some modern products can still perform a similar function, they can be used during outdoor recreation. But in most cases they are used for cooking on a gas, induction or electric stove, as well as in the oven.

Braziers can be divided into two main types.

• Deep a tabletop pan with a thick, wide bottom and high sides, with a tight-fitting lid.
• Stewpan - above the pan, but just below the pan. Such braziers come in different shapes - in the form of pots, or oval goose pans with a heavy lid.

Braziers for induction ovens deserve special mention.... The bottom of such products has a special addition, which allows them to be susceptible to the magnetic field and have enhanced thermal conductivity. When choosing an induction cookware, you should pay attention to the parameters of its bottom and the size of the burners.

Braziers, which are called unglazed, have interesting possibilities. They have a porous structure and should be soaked before use in order to saturate the walls with moisture.

The modern industry uses different materials for the manufacture of frypots. In addition to various grades of metal, glass, clay, ceramics, as well as additional coatings are used.

This metal was used for kitchen utensils by our ancestors. It is environmentally friendly and, if used correctly, has no shelf life. The massive bottom and walls of cast iron products facilitate fast and high-quality cooking of dishes that are languishing in their own juice.

Cast iron belongs to porous metals and for the first time absorbs vegetable oil and animal fats into the walls. However, a natural non-stick layer gradually forms and the consumption of fat during cooking is significantly reduced. Sometimes models are produced, covered with heat-resistant enamel, in which case the oil consumption is reduced immediately. Our grandmothers today prefer cast iron to all modern materials.

The disadvantages of such products include heavy weight. The material reacts to acidic environments and can change the taste of dishes made with tomato, lemon juice or vinegar.

The weight of titanium products is close to that of cast iron. They respond well to acidic environments and do not change the taste of food when adding tomatoes or stewing sauerkraut. NSthe walls of the product keep the uniform temperature well and for a long time, the dishes are easy to prepare and juicy.

For the manufacture of aluminum braziers, high pressure casting is used. Food-grade, harmless metal is used. You should choose a forged product with thick walls, necessarily cast or having a ceramic layer.

Such a brazier is considered universal, it is used for cooking meat, fish, vegetables, baked goods, etc. You can leave cooked dishes in it for a long time, the taste of which will not change stainless steel. The product is lightweight and durable, easy to clean.

If the model has a non-stick coating, it is not recommended to use abrasives.

Such a product can be used both on the stove and on an open fire. Clay is an environmentally friendly, harmless product.

This material is used for the manufacture of braziers or for coating metal products.If the model is made entirely of ceramics, the food cooked in such a saucepan will be extraordinarily tasty, just like in earthen pots. This material creates an alkaline environment and neutralizes acidity, giving sour dishes a distinctive taste. But the product itself requires careful handling, it can break or crack on an open fire.

It is more convenient to use metal models covered with a ceramic layer. It will prevent food from coming into contact with metal and will preserve the natural taste of the product during stewing. Some people believe that food cooked in pottery or earthenware will never cause heartburn.

For the production of glass braziers, special heat-resistant glass (Pyrex) is used, which can withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees. Choose a stewpan with thick walls.

In heat-resistant glass saucepans, you can not only stew meat and poultry, but also cook porridge, make omelets, bake cakes. A glass brazier is made with small glass handles or no handles at all. They are used in ovens, on all types of stoves and in the microwave.

Since the glass contains ceramic elements, the material is not transparent, it is similar to porcelain, but more durable and heat-resistant.

South Korean, Thai, Italian braziers, as well as some models from domestic manufacturers, are highly popular. After reviewing consumer reviews, we recommend that you pay attention to the following options.

• "Gourmet". The classic look of braziers with a lid from a Russian manufacturer. Material - stainless steel, size - 20 cm. Can be used on gas, electric, induction and glass-ceramic surfaces, as well as in ovens. The thickened bottom fries food evenly, and after turning off the stove it retains heat for a long time. Even an incompletely cooked dish, removed from the fire, will reach full readiness in a natural way. The product is dishwasher safe. The brazier is made of dense thick steel and weighs 1 250 g.

• Atlanta... A capacious electric brazier with cast handles, has a heat-resistant glass lid (made in China). The cooking process is clearly visible through the transparent coating. The metal product is protected from overheating, endowed with a temperature controller, there is an indicator and a removable block. Power - 1,700 W, container volume - 7 liters, wall thickness - 3 mm, height - 21 cm, weight - 4,760 g.

• Biol. Cast iron brazier with two handles, has a thickened bottom, which speeds up the cooking process. The product is produced in two sizes - 26 and 28 cm in diameter, has a bottom thickness of 4 mm, and a wall thickness of 3.5 mm. The roaster is suitable for various types of stoves - gas, induction, ceramic, halogen, electric. The walls have a convenient angle of inclination, the model is designed for frying, stewing and baking any dishes.

• "Dream". A small brazier made of cast aluminum with a capacity of 3 liters from a domestic manufacturer. Endowed with a multilayer bottom of considerable thickness - 6 mm, wall thickness - 4 mm, weight - 2 130 g. Product with non-stick coating, equipped with a glass lid with a hole for steam outlet. Combines with an electric, gas and glass-ceramic hob. Can be washed in the dishwasher.

• "Upper room". The brazier was manufactured by the Russian company Gornitsa LLC by the method of shaped aluminum casting (chill casting). Has a high-strength non-stick layer that is not hazardous to health. The bottom is 5-6 mm thick, the walls are 4 mm, and the product weighs 2,650 g.The model is characterized by increased heat capacity, which provides an optimal temperature regime at which food is stewed quickly and does not burn. The brazier is designed for gas, glass-ceramic and electric stoves.

• Frybest. A small aluminum brazier made in South Korea with a volume of 2 liters. Available in 3 colors - pink, brown, beige. The product looks elegant and has a good design. The aluminum is protected by a beautiful ceramic coating and the bottom is well sealed (6.5 mm). The lid retains heat effectively. A steam exhaust system is provided inside the brazier. Food is prepared quickly without losing its beneficial properties.

The modern industry offers a large selection of braziers. The relatively high cost of the dishes can keep you from buying, but the price is compensated for by the quick preparation of juicy, tasty dishes and the long service life of the product.

You can learn how to properly care for cast iron cookware in the following video.