Frying pan How to know if it is goodIs your chosen frying pan suitable for use in the oven or on an induction hob? Learn to "read the marks" on the packaging or on the bottom of the frying pan. A self-respecting manufacturer will definitely indicate the material from which it is made, as well as the scope of its possible use. Of course, now it is unlikely that you will find cookware that cannot be put in the refrigerator. But with induction hobs, many aluminum frying pans are "misunderstood". Since aluminum is not magnetized, the burner will not work. To solve this problem, manufacturers equip the bottom of aluminum cookware with an additional layer of steel. Therefore, if you have , choose a frying pan that indicates that it is suitable for burners of this type. Not all frying pans are also suitable for use in ovens (where high heat is expected) - usually only those made entirely of metal.
Why do many manufacturers try to producefrying pans with a perfectly flat bottom, and one that does not change shape even when heated strongly? This is done in order to avoid unnecessary energy costs when using hobs with electric burners (gas burners "don't care" what shape the bottom of the frying pan or saucepan is). The gap between the bottom and the burner should be minimal. Even if it is only 1 mm, the efficiency of heat exchange decreases by almost 25%! This means that energy consumption increases and cooking time increases. So you should not save on high-quality cookware. A frying pan with a square, rather than round, working surface can be very convenient to use. This was well demonstrated by the model from Vinzer. Nevertheless, square (and generally non-round in plan) frying pans are an exception to the rule. Why? The main disadvantage of polygonal cookware appears when washing it by hand. It is much easier to clean a round frying pan with smooth movements than with any other shape of cookware. The main disadvantage of conventional cookware is that during heating the material it is made of expands, and the bottom, which is flat when cold, bends slightly. This deformation causes food to burn, oil to accumulate in one spot, and water to evaporate unevenly. The cookware loses constant contact with the burner, and, as a result, energy is wasted. Manufacturers eliminate these disadvantages with a multi-layer bottom that distributes heat evenly and does not deform when heated. The convenience of the frying pan design is largely determined by such seemingly insignificant details as, for example, the shape of the handle or the presence of a curved edge of the side. Some models do not have a curve (the edge is sharp). This form is not the best, because when trying, for example, to drain the sauce, some of the liquid will inevitably flow down the outer surface of the pan. What do we fry on?
Most commonly found are steel or cast ironfrying pans, as well as steel ones with a Teflon coating. Teflon is a chemically inert high-molecular polymer with a melting point of +325 °C. The polymer coating is attractive to consumers because food does not stick to it during cooking, and it is easy to wash. The main disadvantage of Teflon is its low resistance to abrasion. Teflon cookware cannot be treated with cleaning agents containing abrasive particles. You also cannot use iron spatulas with sharp edges, you cannot cut meat lying in the frying pan, etc. The coating will be damaged if you regularly pour cold water over a hot frying pan without waiting for the cookware to cool down. The coating can also be damaged by excessive heating, for example, in an oven. Therefore, professional cooks usually use cast iron cookware, which is not afraid of scratches and high temperatures. Frying pan RDA-109 (Rondell, Germany) 900 rub. Description. Frying pan with non-stick coating Quantanium. Diameter - 240 mm. Body material - aluminum, coated with silicone polyester. Bottom material - aluminum. Wall thickness - 2.5 mm. Body color - bright red. From the editor. Compact and lightweight frying pan with an ergonomic handle. Among the design features, we can note the scratch-resistant internal non-stick coating based on titanium. Expert comments. Due to its low weight, polymer coating and comfortable handle, this frying pan is extremely convenient to use, in addition, it is easy to wash. I think it will be very appropriate in home use, especially for everyday universal use. We cooked vegetable side dishes on it - zucchini, beans, peas.
Smooth non-stick coating ensures easy pan washing
Crab cakes cooked with Rondell pan
The bakelite handle is equipped witheyeGrill pan 69415 (Vinzer, Switzerland)1200 rub.Description. Grill pan 240 - 260 mm, with a handle. Body material - stainless steel. Bottom material - aluminum, aluminum anti-deformation disk, non-stick coating Teflon Platinum. Color - black.From the editor. The only frying pan in our study, the working surface of which has a square shape with smoothed corners. The model is highly specialized, designed for frying. This is evidenced by the texture of the working surface - not smooth, but ribbed, like a grill grate. Frying meat in such a frying pan is a pleasure, but it is not suitable for pancakes. The non-stick coating significantly simplifies the cleaning process. And a special aluminum disk protects the body from temperature deformations.Expert comments. This model is good because it allows you to fry meat without oil, it turns out like on a grill. In the same way, you can cook a variety of vegetables without oil. I would like to recommend this frying pan to both grill lovers and diet food fans. Both meat and vegetables turned out very well on it.
Frying pan Privilege (Tefal, France) 1150 rub.Description. Frying pan with a diameter of 240 mm. Body material - enameled aluminum. Bottom material - aluminum, stainless steel, non-stick coating in the color "AB;anthracite gray". Color - black. From the editors. A universal frying pan from the Privilege designer series. Differs from the models of previous series with a new, more scratch-resistant non-stick coating Prometal. Another advantage of the product is the improved Thermospot bottom heating indicator, which has a large diameter. A steel disk integrated into the bottom ensures rapid heat distribution and high resistance of the body to deformation. The frying pan can be used with any type of burner, including induction. Expert comments. Thermospot is a really convenient innovation, especially for cases where bottom temperature control is required. So this frying pan is a light, easy to grip - just perfect for making pancakes. That's exactly what we baked on it. And the Teflon coating is very easy to clean.
Frying pan 28 PR, series "AB;Titan" BB;(«Neva-Metal Posuda», Russia)1320 rub.Description. Cast frying pan with a diameter of 280 mm with a removable handle and a polymer-ceramic non-stick coating. Bottom thickness - 6 mm. Body material - cast aluminum. Color - black.
From the editors.This is a very solid frying pan with a diameter of 280 mm. The design features include the proprietary development of the Neva-Metall Posuda plant - a high-strength non-stick coating. It is thick (100 microns versus 20-40 microns for other manufacturers), four-layer and wear-resistant due to the use of a composite polymer-ceramic material. Another important advantage of the model is the removable handle. Now owners of dishwashers and small refrigerators will not have to rack their brains over where to find free space for the frying pan. Expert comments. Finally, Russian manufacturers have developed a frying pan with a removable handle! This product will easily fit in the dishwasher. The frying pan is roomy, suitable for cooking large portions. We used it for frying country-style potatoes. It is also quite suitable for roasting meat in the oven and preparing dishes with a lot of sauce. Frying pan "Gurman" ("VSMPO-Posuda") 1450 rub. Description. Deep frying pan (sautee pan) with a diameter of 280 mm, with a lid. Body material - stainless steel. It has a triple bottom: stainless steel, aluminum, stainless steel. Color - white. From the editor. A large and roomy frying pan from the "Gurman-profi" series. Thanks to the improved design, the bottom heats up quickly and evenly transfers heat over its entire surface. The body material - food grade stainless steel - provides the frying pan with durability and strength. The cookware is not afraid of strong heating, can be used in the oven. Expert comments. A very convenient sauté pan, deep and roomy. Thanks to the thick bottom, it is ideal for dishes with a lot of sauce. We successfully used this pan for stewing vegetables.
Frying pan Orion, art.1103624 (BergHOFF, Belgium)2700 rub.Description. Deep frying pan (sautee pan) with a diameter of 240 mm with a handle and lid. Capacity - 2.7 l. Body and lid material - stainless steel. Bottom material - six-layer composite "pie" BB made of stainless steel, aluminum and copper. Color - stainless steel. From the editor. The Orion frying pan looks impressive and elegant at the same time (designer - Ira Make). It uses several innovations. Firstly, the bottom (developed by BergHOFF). It is a multilayer structure, in which the outer layers of steel provide strength and wear resistance, and the inner, aluminum, is responsible for heat distribution (the bottom expands evenly). Secondly, the lid with a temperature sensor. Thirdly, a convenient handle, equipped with an insert made of ribbed heat-resistant rubber. The frying pan is quite heavy (this is, perhaps, its main drawback), but it is equipped with an additional handle, thanks to which it is easier to hold it in the air. Expert comments. I have already encountered a similar frying pan. You can cook on it without oil, without adding water and fats. We used it for frying meat. The frying pan allows you to close the product with a lid and not open the dish until it is completely cooked. This is very important, as it allows you not to violate the mode of processing dietary dishes.
Steelux Premium frying pan (Fissler, Germany) 3300rub.Description. Frying pan with a diameter of 240 mm. Capacity - 2 l. Body material - stainless steel. Bottom material - multilayer energy-saving coating Cookstar. Color - stainless steel.From the editor. Compact, but quite massive frying pan with a comfortable handle. The characteristic features of the model include the Novogrill ribbed frying surface, which optimally distributes fat and allows you to achieve a grill effect. The bottom material allows you to use the frying pan on all types of stoves, including induction. A measuring scale is applied to the inner surface of the wall, simplifying the dosing of products.Expert comments. A very reliable and convenient frying pan. Thanks to the thick bottom with a ribbed surface, it is ideal for frying. We fried chicken kebabs on it.
Summing upAccording to the testing results, allFrying pans can be divided into three groups. The first is frying pans (models Steelux Premium by Fissler, 69415 by Vinzer). The second is deep sauté pans (model Gurman by VSMPO-Posuda). The third is universal frying pans with Teflon coating (models Privilege by Tefal, RDA-109 by Rondell). Models 28 PR (Neva-Metal Posuda) and Orion (BergHOFF) stand apart. 28 PR can be attributed to both the second and third types. The Orion frying pan can also be used as a sauté pan and a grill. Having assessed the convenience of the design and the results obtained in cooking, the expert identified three models that were the most successful, in his opinion. These are the 28 PR (Neva-Metal Posuda), Orion (BergHOFF) and 69415 (Vinzer) frying pans.
