IKEA is famous for its quality and durable products. She produces a variety of home accessories. Today we will consider with you the dishes produced by IKEA, and pans. You will also learn about them.
Pans from "Ikea" - the best of the best
Is it possible to do without a frying pan in the kitchen? Even if you are a happy owner of smart technology, such as crock-pots and hot grills, dishes such as mushrooms in sour cream sauce or traditional cutlets with pancakes will please their taste only after cooking them in a pan.
And if your pan is from IKEA, then the process of everyday cooking will turn into a grand culinary holiday.
Reviews of IKEA pans by more consumers confirm the high quality of the products. Consider the three most popular models of pans of this company.
Product "Stack"
The model from IKEA "Stack" is a frying pan, the set of which does not include a lid, but it has a firmly attached handle. Its diameter is universal and amounts to 24 cm. The material of which this model is made is aluminum. It is very light due to the thin layer of metal from which it is made, and also the product has a non-stick coating.
The internal coating of the pan minimizes the use of vegetable oil, thereby making each cooked dish tastier and healthier. The non-stick layer protects products from burning and allows you to evenly fry them, while maintaining a constant temperature. The bottom of this pan is flat, without roughness.
This Ikea pan is ideal for both gas and electric hobs. You can wash it only by hand using a foam sponge, and to mix the prepared products you need to use wooden and silicone kitchen spatulas.
So, summing up, we can say what are the advantages of this pan:
- Cheap
- light
- winner among budget options;
- you can bake pancakes;
- food does not stick and does not burn;
- easy to wash;
- universal.
Frying pan "Senior"
This frying pan from IKEA is cast-iron. By design, this model is presented in a 2-color enamel coating and a pair of comfortable pens. It is offered in one size with a diameter of 28 cm and a height of 5 cm.
Suitable for cooking on all types of tiled surfaces: on a gas stove, induction, as well as in the oven. The bottom of the dishes is heated in just 5 minutes, evenly distributing heat and keeping it.
The wooden handle presented in this model of the pan does not heat up. “Senior” is washed easily.
The coating is matte, enamel, it makes it possible to use oil and other fats for cooking much less. Also to this cast-iron skillet (IKEA) is suitable the Stabil spray protection net and a cover from the Kholig series with a diameter of 28 cm.
Frying pan "Senior" is designed for those who love stability, quality and durability.
Instructions for care after use:
- after use, wash by hand;
- can be used on an induction or gas hob;
- the pan is compatible with glass-ceramic or cast-iron hobs.
Hover Model
A specially created IKEA pan for pancakes is made of lightweight aluminum material with a diameter of 22 cm and a wall thickness of about 2-2.5 mm. It is comfortable for the hands due to light weight. With this model you can not only bake pancakes, but also professionally toss them up.
Cooking with this model does not take much time, because it quickly heats up. The second useful quality is the minimal use of oil. And of course, you will enjoy the attractively low price.
You need to wash such a pan manually. A gas stove is suitable for cooking, but no oven.
Advantages of this model:
- Bakelite handle does not heat up;
- pancakes do not stick and do not stick, are quickly removed;
- the product is light in weight;
- excellent price-quality ratio;
- suitable not only for cooking pancakes;
- functional and practical;
- there is a non-stick coating;
- convenient size.
The main materials from which IKEA pans are made
A good frying pan is always an expensive thing, but still every housewife has several in the kitchen. Dishes should be of different sizes and for various culinary tasks.
The most important thing in a pan is the material from which it is made, consider the options:
- Cast iron is traditionally heavy, but very slowly cooling metal. Ideal for dishes that need to be stewed.
- Stainless steel has excellent thermal conductivity, is not capricious in use and care, so it lasts a long time.
- Aluminum is a non-stick coating material; light utensils are made from it. Products from this material are of large diameter.
- Copper - is quite rare, since it requires increased accuracy of handling, it is washed long and poorly, and is expensive.
Everyone can study the interesting models of pans in order to know how to distinguish traditional products from those that came to us from countries with a different cooking culture.
At first you can cook almost any dish, but in some cases you need a special frying pan, for example: a stewpan, grill, wok, or dishes for Russian pancakes.
Reviews on IKEA pans: “Stack”, “Senior”, “Hover”
Studying the opinions of consumers, we can conclude that the dishes, and more specifically the pans “Stack”, “Senior” and “Hover” are the three most popular models among housewives. Each of them has individual qualities and has its own zest. For example, if you consider the “Stack”, the IKEA pan, in the reviews you will see only the best wishes and impressions of using this model. It is affordable, practical and lightweight. This is a pan for everyday use.
About the Senior pan, according to reviews, customer opinions were controversial. One part of the people was completely satisfied with the quality, versatility and durability of the model, while others remained in a satisfactory impression after use. They were not satisfied with the severity of the pan and the fact that everything burned on it. But, nevertheless, there are more positive reviews, so lovers of classics and stability won.
And finally, let's consider what kind of feedback about the IKEA “Hover” pan users have left. This model is intended for cooking pancakes, and is also acceptable for use in preparing other dishes. She simply conquered the culinary specialists with her ease, practicality and, most importantly, price. The only drawback of the pan is that it cannot be put in the oven. But, despite this, “Hover” is one of the most bought pans of the IKEA brand, it is loved.
A bit about other dishes
It is worth noting that IKEA dishes are not only pans, but also many different and necessary kitchen utensils. Among the assortment you will find: kitchen utensils, food storage accessories, kitchen utensils, baking dishes, knives and cutting boards and so on.
By purchasing IKEA brand products, everyone can have no doubt that the money was not wasted. Especially when you consider that the dishes Ikea will serve its owner 25 years and above without complaints from him.