Grill pans with press lid

Today, housewives have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of dishes. However, to this day, cast iron utensils are considered a classic, which meets simple but important qualities - these are durability, wear resistance, reliability. Such dishes will take their rightful place in any home. In addition, food prepared with cast iron has a special, unique taste.

For these reasons, cast-iron grill pans with a press lid, better known under the name "Katyusha", are gaining special popularity today. Let's get acquainted with a number of features of this dish, its advantages and disadvantages, and also draw an analogy with similar specimens.

The grill pan with a press lid is a very comfortable and multifunctional product used in modern kitchens. It is made of pure cast iron, so the dishes do not harm humans, and thanks to the durable material they will last for many years. The Katyusha model has plastic handles, which were prudently made to move the pan while heating.

It is worth highlighting the fact that pure cast iron is the best material for the production of refractory utensils. When exposed to high temperatures, dishes made of such metal will not emit harmful substances that negatively affect the human body. In addition, cast iron will cool down for a long time, which allows you to keep food warm for a long time. The service life can be talked about almost endlessly. Probably, everyone saw a cast-iron frying pan with their grandmother, which, most likely, she inherited from her mother or other long-gone relatives.

The bottom of the "Katyusha" is corrugated, making it an ideal product for cooking such dishes:

• frying meat or fish with appetizing stripes;
• well suited for stewing various dishes;
• a steak in such a pan will turn out no worse than in a restaurant;
• you can cook vegetables using a frying pan.

In addition to everything, the cast iron pan with a grooved bottom has a press lid, thanks to which the maximum possible juiciness of food is achieved during cooking. And also the lid serves as a kind of protection against grease on the surface next to the stove.

Like any cookware, a cast iron frying pan with a press lid has a number of pros and cons.

The dishes have incorporated the functions inherent in several kitchen products at once, thus, "Katyusha" can easily become a substitute for a brazier, there is practically no need to use an ordinary frying pan or a double boiler, and it can also work as an oven or microwave. The frying pan is unpretentious in care. Food cooked under a press lid fully retains its unique taste and has a special aroma, which is achieved through thick cast iron walls. In addition, the products will ultimately not lose their energy value, which is a big plus.

Thanks to the grooved bottom and juice flowing from the food, there is absolutely no unpleasant smell and taste of burning, and there is absolutely no smoke. The frying pan will be an excellent choice for people on a diet, because cooking on a Katyusha can be done using minimal amounts of oil. Due to the presence of a rather thick bottom, the cooking products will be heated evenly, which ultimately prevents them from sticking to the surface or burning. You will not be limited to preparing one dish - the pan can be used for frying meat, fish, vegetables, mushrooms and more.

One of the main disadvantages of such a frying pan is its excessive weight. Due to the thick walls, the Katyusha's weight without a lid is 3.2 kg, while the lid weighs 200 grams more, which in the end is 6.6 kg - a rather heavy dish.

After each cooking, the pan must be thoroughly washed. Since cast iron is not suitable for a dishwasher, you have to wash off the fat and clean the grooves with your own hands. After washing, wipe the utensils dry with a clean hoe, then grease the inner surface of the product with a small layer of oil, including the walls.

It is also worth making a small comparison with other similar pans to even better see the advantages of this model. For example, "Katyusha", in comparison with other analogues, has higher ribs at the bottom, which, as a result, will make the food much juicier, it will be soft and have the best taste.

The presence of a thick bottom and similar pan walls will allow the dishes to serve for many years, faithfully fulfilling their main role. In addition, Katyusha can be used on any ovens, including induction ovens, which cannot always be done with other utensils.

To make your cast iron grill pan last much longer, experts give some useful tips for operation:

• due to the tendency of cast iron to rust after washing, it is necessary to thoroughly wipe the utensils;
• using a dishwasher for washing is strictly prohibited;
• the use of abrasive products for cleaning the surface is not allowed;
• gel products or folk remedies, for example, vinegar, soda, are best suited for washing;
• it is forbidden to use products that scratch the bottom.

After washing, it is required to grease the bottom and sides with a thin layer of vegetable oil, which protects the pan from rust. To prevent food from sticking to the bottom, it is necessary to heat the dishes. In addition, immediately before use, carefully read the instructions for use provided with the utensil.

The price of a cast-iron grill pan is quite high, it fluctuates around 4400 rubles. However, it is worth considering that for the money spent, you will buy dishes for life, while the products cooked on it will not be worse than in expensive restaurants. It is worth noting that it is best to buy a model with a press cover, which will not only improve the taste of the products, but also protect the furniture from splashes.

As you can see, the cast iron grill pan is a unique cookware., which can serve as several kitchen products.

In the next video, you will find an overview of the BIOL cast iron grill pan with a press lid.