Every housewife in her kitchen kingdom should have such a “miracle oven” as a cast-iron roaster. Such dishes can even be inherited and not lose their wonderful qualities. Among all kitchen utensils, cast iron cookware is recognized as indispensable in the preparation of meat, fish dishes, as well as all kinds of casseroles. For example, such a famous dish as pilaf can truly be cooked only in a cast-iron cauldron. Why are dishes cooked in such dishes especially delicious?
Pig-iron roaster - features and properties
A distinctive feature of this unique cookware is that it is made of a special metal alloy, has thick walls that allow you to evenly distribute heat over the entire surface during prolonged cooking and keep it long enough. Cookware made of cast iron is especially durable, quite heavy and will last for many years. Over time, in the process of use, such equipment is covered with a thin layer of soot, which plays the role of non-stick coating. A pig-iron roasting pan with a corrosion-resistant coating is very popular . In addition to the aesthetic appearance that the enamel coating of various colors gives it, it has high strength and wear resistance. And the environmental cleanliness of the materials used does not harm human health.
Convenience and reliability
Cast-iron frying pans and cauldrons are made in different sizes, with and without lids. Their handles are usually small, also for convenience they can have removable holders, which allows you to install them in the oven or cook simply on the stove. Due to the material from which the dishes are made, its walls and bottom are thick - this protects it from deformation with strong heating and prolonged cooking.
Care Tips
The pig-iron roaster will serve for a long time not only due to its special properties, but also due to the careful attitude during its use.
The first and prerequisite is to wash with detergent before use, bake for several minutes over high heat, then wipe the inside of the surface with an oiled cloth. Do not leave cooked food in a pan for a long time - the metal tends to oxidize.
A cast-iron fryer is a dish that cannot be washed in a dishwasher, unless otherwise specified in the accompanying instructions. If corrosion has formed on the surface, this may be the result of improper care of such utensils. Fixing this is easy. The rust is removed with a sponge or stiffer material, washed well and the calcination procedure is repeated.
Do not overheat dishes without water and food. If this happens, it is better to leave it to natural cooling. With further care of the dishes, do not use
detergents containing aggressive chemical compounds.
It is advisable to avoid bumps and falling utensils, as a result of which it can simply break. Cast iron is metal, but very fragile. These are the most necessary recommendations for the use and care of your favorite dishes, which will delight their owners for many years.