Guide to Using and Caring For All Types of Cookware

 

 

As someone who loves to cook, you’ll soon realize that your pots and pans are your best friends and they can even become some of your most precious items. A good piece of cookware can help create perfect meals. If you’re building your collection of cookware but you’re unsure of how to take care of it, in this article we’ll check out the most known materials available for cookware and how to treat each of them.

 

Copper

Copper cookware such as pans and pots look very elegant and classic. Our first advice for you is that you never scrub them too harshly because you can dame the tin lining on it. In order to clean this type of cookware the best tip is to soak it in warm water or a warm dishwashing solution before washing it with a gentle sponge. Make sure to specifically look for copper cleaners in your supermarket to keep the quality of the material.

 

Non-Stick Cookware

Non-stick cookware is pretty popular and one of the most sought out in the market. When you first purchase any pot or pan made of non-stick material, make sure to read the instructions thoroughly to check if it is dishwasher safe, because most of them aren’t. Clean this type of cookware with gentle dishwashing liquid and warm water.

 

Stainless Steel

The prettiest type of cookware is probably made of stainless steel. It looks luxurious and high-end, but it’s also a lot of work in order to keep them shiny. First off, never soak the cookware in water for large periods of time because they can get discolored. Stainless steel is also very prone to burn marks, so be extra careful when cooking with it. To wash it, you can either use dishwashing liquid or toss it in the dishwasher

 

Assorted caring tips

Aside from taking into consideration the specific properties of each kind of material, there are plenty of other things you can do in order to take care of your pots and pans and make sure there’s no damage done to them.

 

• Avoid using metal kitchen tools because they could scratch the most delicate types of cookware. Stick to wood or silicone tools, and if you must use metal tools use them with extreme care.
• Never cook acidic ingredients (such as lemon juice or tomatoes) in cast-iron cookware. The acid in the food can actually “eat through” the metal of the pots or irons.
• Be gentle when you’re cleaning coated cookware or else you can chip the porcelain outer layer.
• Never stack coated pots or pans with each other. Instead, store them by hanging them on hooks or laying them on their side so they won’t scratch or chip.

 

Now that you know exactly how to take care and correctly use any type of cookware, you can start growing your collection and preparing the most amazing meals while having your cookware look impeccable. It’s no secret that pots and pans are a real investment, and that caring for them is the most reasonable and smart thing to do.