Enameled Cast Iron Pot With Lid

Cast Iron Grill Pan In Oven

The flat bottom allows efficient heat conduction and a larger cooking surface for foods and fluids. You can distribute the food in the skillet due to the bigger size, but the high temperature may cause the food to burn.

Thanks to their coating, non-stick pans are easy to clean. Once the pan has cooled down, use a clean paper or lint-free towel to wipe excess oil and grease. Hand-wash the pan in warm water with mild dish detergent and a sponge. Never use steel wool or other abrasive scrubbers to clean the pan, as this can scratch the coating.

When to Cook With a Pan 

However, non-stick frying pans have a limited lifespan, and the non-stick coating can wear off over time, leaving the pan prone to scratching and peeling. They also cannot be used with metal utensils, as the metal can scratch the non-stick coating.

A sauté pan is a shallow pan with straight sidewalls. This is the main difference between a sauté pan and a skillet or frying pan, which has slanted sides. The straight sides make the sauté pan better suited for certain tasks that require cooking ingredients in a liquid, such as shallow frying or braising, because these liquids could leak over a skillet’s slated sides.A sauté pan can also be used to sauté, stir-fry, or sear in the same way that a skillet can. However, despite its name, a sauté pan is not necessarily the best pan to use to sauté ingredients, and some chefs actually prefer using a skillet for sautéing because of its slanted sides.

In conclusion, enamel cookware, particularly the potjie pot, offers a blend of tradition, durability, and aesthetic appeal. Its versatility, timeless elegance, and culinary capabilities make it a valuable addition to any kitchen, providing a unique cooking experience and adding a touch of rustic charm to culinary creations.

Frying pans are usually made from various materials, including cast iron, stainless steel, aluminium, and copper. Each material has unique properties that make it suitable for specific types of cooking.

Ceramic-based pans are also popular due to their non-stick and chemical-free surfaces, but they may not last as long and can be prone to breakage or chipping.

   For small chips, epoxy repair kits designed for enamel and porcelain surfaces can be used. Clean the chipped area thoroughly, apply the epoxy according to the manufacturer's instructions, and carefully smooth the surface. Once the epoxy has dried, the repaired area should be sanded and polished to blend with the surrounding enamel.