Pig-iron pans are practically in every kitchen - they are not capricious, easy to use and serve for decades. No delicate coatings, requiring only special silicone spatulas, no discs deforming from overheating - everything is made firmly and soundly. But if you did not inherit such an amazing assistant, you can choose a good cast-iron pan among the winners of our rating.
Universal pans
STAUB Cast Iron - comfortable pan with non-stick surface
One-piece pot with two sauce nozzles on the sides is suitable for any culinary experiments. You can cook fried and stewed dishes in it or even send them to be baked in the oven. The model is available in four sizes (15, 20, 26 and 32 cm in diameter), and the oldest and most heavy pan in the line already have an auxiliary short handle.
Pros:
- The presence of non-stick coating, which for cast iron utensils are rare;
- The ability to cook on an induction stove;
- Convenient location drain nozzles - for right-handers and left-handers;
- Thick walls evenly distribute the heat and retain heat for a long time - the food in such dishes does not burn.
Minuses:
- Great weight;
- High cost - the most demanded 26-centimeter skillet from this line will cost you 12-13 thousand rubles.
DOUBLE DO-3302 - for quick roasting
The universal pan with a diameter of 24 cm (at the bottom of 15), unlike most cast iron products, has very thin walls and a bottom of only 4 mm. However, this can be attributed to the pluses, because such dishes heats up faster and fries foods until crisp. The model has two handles - a long one and a short one - which makes it very comfortable with its rather large weight of 2.7 kg.
Pros:
- "Cold" handles of heat-resistant plastic;
- Ferromagnetic disc at the bottom - for correct operation with induction hobs;
- Glass cover included;
- Low cost - only 700-900 rubles.
Minuses:
- It does not have a protective coating, therefore it requires a standard care for cast-iron cookware - calcination and regular lubrication with oil.
Cast iron wok
BAUMALU (382860) - a large wok with a double boiler
A heavy frying pan with a diameter of 36 cm would be inconvenient if not for the two handles on the sides. This wok has thick 8-millimeter walls and can even be used for baking and stewing dishes in the oven. Included with the pot is a grill for steaming, a convex aluminum lid and even a pair of hashi sticks.
Pros:
- High-quality casting - French cast iron is considered one of the best in the world;
- Rich equipment for pans;
- Can be cooked on induction hobs;
- It allows washing in the dishwasher, but it would be problematic to place it there with the rest of the utensils.
Minuses:
- Great weight (5.9 kg);
- Heats up for a long time, but also keeps warm well;
- It is worth 7 thousand rubles.
KELLI KL-0131-28 - thin-walled wok for soups and stewed vegetables
The bright cast iron pan with a diameter of 28 cm has a double-sided enamel coating. The snow-white bottom and red sides look spectacular - such dishes will become a real decoration of the kitchen. The Kelli wok has thin walls, moreover, the internal spraying is not non-stick, but only protects the iron from corrosion. Such dishes are good for stewing, boiling and traditional stir-fry.
Pros:
- Fast heating;
- Enameling is easy to clean and does not require any complex care;
- The wooden handle of square section does not slide in a hand and does not heat up;
- Affordable cost - 1800 rubles for enameled cast iron is not that expensive.
Minuses:
- Despite the thin casting, the pan turned out quite weighty - 2.5 kg;
- Does not respond to induction.
Grill pans
BIOL 1026С - a big frying pan with a removable handle
The 26x26 cm square grill (bottom 22) is the most convenient type of dish for instant steaks, fried vegetables and fish. The ribbed surface of the pan leaves tasty strips on the products and prevents them from swimming in fat. The model from Biol comes complete with a glass lid and has two handles - one long with a removable mechanism and one auxiliary "eye".
Pros:
- There is a spout to drain the melted fat;
- Ferromagnetic bottom for cooking on induction surfaces;
- Nice to the touch, not heated wooden handle;
- The handle can be removed and sent to the pan in the oven or for storage;
- Low cost 1400-1800 rubles.
Minuses:
- Requires careful preparation for use after purchase and competent care in the future;
- Heavy - to hold a 2.5 kg pot with one hand is difficult.
KitchenAid KCI10GPOB - non-capricious grill
The grill with the enameled surface is a very non-standard solution, but it is much easier to care for such a frying pan than a cast-iron uncoated. KitchenAid comes with heat-resistant silicone handles - they do not heat up, and even the heat of the oven is easily tolerated. Included is a cover press from the same enameled cast iron.
Pros:
- Available in three colors - black, red and white;
- Very durable enamel coating;
- Suitable for use on any plate, including magnetic induction;
- You can cook in the oven at a temperature not higher than +260 degrees;
- Allows washing in the PM.
Minuses:
- Heavy and expensive - together with the lid the pan pulls up by 2.7 kg, and this pot costs 13.5-15 thousand.
Cast iron pancake makers
REGENT Inox Linea Ferro (93-FE-5-26) - Pancake Classics
This is a classic pancake pan with a diameter of 26 cm with low 2-cm sides. The Italian model comes with a beautiful wooden handle imitating mahogany, but if necessary it can be removed. True, it is mounted on the thread, so that too often such manipulations are undesirable.
Pros:
- Pancakes brown quickly and do not stick to the surface;
- Can be used as a form for baking in the oven;
- Induction bottom;
- It does not require a long preliminary preparation, as it is still hot in production.
Minuses:
- Heavy (2.6 kg) on such pancakes is better to cook with a "spatula";
- Fastening the handle is rather weak.
FISSMAN 4108 - bakes the thinnest pancakes
A rather unusual crepe maker, as if turned inside out: there are no sides in the usual sense - only a small depression remains. To remove ready-made lace pancakes from such dishes is as simple as they slide into the plate. The model has a diameter of 25 cm and is completely cast from cast iron, there is no protective coating here.
Pros:
- The thick bottom provides uniform warming up;
- Ergonomic handle;
- High-quality casting - the bottom surface is very smooth, without large pores and cavities;
- Convenient sizes for storage - the crepe maker has a height of only 1 cm.
Minuses:
- The handle when cooking inevitably heats up, so you need to use oven gloves.
Pans-Braziers
MYRON COOK Evolution GR24SET - pan under the press cover
Medium in diameter (24 cm), but a deep griddle with two short handles-ears looks more like a tap - a dish for cooking chicken tobacco. A heavy lid that performs the functions of a load gives it a special similarity - it is slightly smaller in size than the brazier itself and is used to press steaks to the bottom, preventing the edges from rising above the surface.
Pros:
- Wide and durable monolithic handles;
- Suitable for ovens;
- Adequate cost in the range of 1500-1600 rubles;
- Primary roasting of the pan is still in production, so much time for its preparation will not go away.
Minuses:
- Pretty heavy, despite the average size.
SITON Ch3060 - universal chafing dish
A wide brazier with a diameter of 30 and a depth of 6 cm is ideal for cooking paella, casseroles and roasts. It is useful in the kitchen if you cook very large portions or often receive guests. The pan is cast entirely - with two short handles, and comes without any coating.However, it is not required for high-quality cast iron.
Pros:
- It is suitable for cooking on any burners, including induction;
- Can be used for baking in the oven;
- Products practically do not stick to the surface, even on a new griddle, which has not yet become covered with its own “non-stick layer”;
- Perfectly laundered;
- Relatively affordable - 1400 rubles for eternal tableware inexpensively.
Minuses:
- Surprisingly light weight for such bulky utensils - 2.1 kg.
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