If you collect a set of kitchen utensils in parts, and do not take the whole set at once, then you probably already sent the stew pan to the end of the list. And in vain - this unique item is indispensable in the kitchen, allowing you to do without a small pan, a brazier, an extra frying pan and a ladle. Do not believe? Then we suggest you to get acquainted with the best stewpans from the new collections of popular manufacturers of kitchen utensils.
Aluminum
RONDELL Jersey RDA-863 - a beautiful stew-pan with two handles
The cute Rondell model with a diameter of 26 cm holds up to 3 liters. The stewpan is made of so-called forged aluminum - very dense and durable, with good thermal conductivity. Outside the sides are finished under a bronze gloss embossing, and on the inside they are covered with a composite non-stick layer based on titanium and Teflon.
Pros:
- Fast and uniform bottom heating;
- Allows the use of metal accessories;
- Easy to clean - both with your hands and in the dishwasher;
- "Friend" with induction hobs;
- Heat resistant glass lid is included.
Minuses:
- Not cheap - about 4,5 thousand rubles.
TVS Ceramic Granit (CT-2026) - a beautiful stewpan with a ceramic coating
The spectacular Italian-made frying pan is made of aluminum and has a strong ILAG ceramic coating. The white bottom and walls look amazing, but the most important thing is that in such a stewpan it will definitely not burn anything.
Model sizes are standard - 26 cm in diameter and 7 cm in height. But there is a difference: this frying pan handle is removable, which simplifies the storage of dishes.
Pros:
- Heat-resistant outer coating does not crack with time;
- Very thick bottom and walls (7 and 6.7 mm) - ideal for prolonged stewing of dishes;
- Maintains heating to +450 ° С;
- Can be washed in the dishwasher.
Minuses:
- Not recognized by induction plates.
BAF Gigant Newline (500118280) - large and square
The unusual square-shaped saucepan, measuring 28x28 cm, turned out to be deep and capacious - its total volume is 4.4 liters. This model is ideal for stews and casseroles and has a 4-layer non-stick coating that is a hybrid of ceramics and titanium spraying.
Pros:
- A very thick bottom (1 cm) ensures uniform heating and does not allow the products to burn;
- With its dimensions, a weight of 2.6 kg does not seem large;
- Handles made of metal-plastic composite can withstand heating up to +260 ° C;
- Non-stick coating resistant to scratches and abrasion;
- Suitable for cooking in the oven.
Minuses:
- Does not react to induction heating.
Cast iron
LODGE L8DSK3 - the most durable pan
Plain cast iron model with two handles - short and long - will appeal to those who appreciate its durability in dishes. The stewpan has a convenient diameter of 26 cm and high sides of 7.5 cm. The quality of the casting is excellent - cast iron is moderately rough and dense, with no pores on the surface.
Pros:
- Very thick bottom (6 mm);
- Uniform warming over the entire surface;
- Responds well to magnetic induction;
- Can be used for baking dishes in the oven.
Minuses:
- A large weight of 3.4 kg, so that the second handle is not at all superfluous;
- The stewpan does not have a protective coating, so you will have to take care of it more thoroughly - calcined and oiled after washing.
STAUB Zwilling (1112991) - cast iron sauté pan with lid
A beautiful deep blue pan with a playful brass fish knob on the lid cannot help but attract attention.
The model is produced in the size of 28 cm and has two short handles on the sides, for which it is more convenient to lift heavy cast-iron utensils. And the enamel coating on the outside and the inside does not require any complex care and gives the skillet an attractive look.
Pros:
- Large capacity - the volume of the saucepan 4.65 liters;
- High-quality French cast iron with multilayer coating of heat-resistant enamel;
- The relief on the inside of the lid allows the condensate to flow evenly back into the cooked dish, which makes the food juicier and more fragrant;
- You can use it on any type of hob or for baking dishes in the oven and serve it directly in a saucepan;
- The knob on the lid withstands temperatures up to +250 ° C;
- Well tolerated washing in the PM.
Minuses:
- The cost of 23-25 thousand rubles;
- Empty dishes weigh more than 5 kg.
Metallic
ZANUSSI Positano ZCU51411AF - the best stewpan for an electric stove
A nice polished stainless steel stew-pan of the highest grade 18/10 has rather large dimensions - 28 cm in diameter and 7.5 cm high. The 5.5 mm thick capsule bottom does not deform when heated and distributes heat quickly but evenly.
Two handles make the use of the pan more convenient, and on the inside of the side there is also a measuring scale in increments of 0.5 liters. Comes with a glass cover.
Pros:
- Large volume (4.5 l);
- The 0.8 mm thick sides do not bend or deform upon impact;
- It gets along well with induction hobs;
- You can put in the oven, preheated to +180 ° C, if you use the cover, or up to +260 without it;
- Keeps warm well;
- Allows machine washing, but it is also easy to wash by hand.
Minuses:
- Lack of insulating pads on the handles.
RUFFONI Opus Cupra CB24 (2589) - Elite Copper Stewpan
This posh copper stewpan is not cheap, but worth it. The dishes have an internal coating of alloy steel 18/10, and its lid is crowned with a decorative handle-knob, forged by Italian masters and decorated with silver coating.
The bottom here is capsular - with a heat distribution aluminum disc. The model itself is 24x9.5 cm in size and holds 4 liters.
Pros:
- Spectacular design - skillfully made silvered handles and chasing on the sides;
- Lightning-fast and uniformly heated;
- Suitable for all cooking surfaces except the oven;
- The inner coating of stainless steel is hygienic and does not cause problems in the care.
Minuses:
- Price 35-40 thousand rubles;
- Only one handle - it will be hard to lift a full stew pan for it.
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