What does a stewpan look like?

In the kitchen, different types of utensils are used to prepare different dishes. Pans and pots are especially different. Today we will talk about a stewpan. This is a cross between a deep frying pan and a small saucepan. Let's find out what to cook in it.

What is a stewpan

Famous chefs note that a stewpan is a multifunctional kitchen utensil. Thanks to its spaciousness, the quantity of products can be easily increased. And the materials from which the dishes are made allow you to prepare delicious and healthy dishes. In addition, the stewpan is used for various operations in the kitchen.

The dish got its name from the French dish - sauté. These are vegetables fried over high heat in a small amount of oil, which constantly have to be stirred and tossed.

Appearance

Outwardly, it resembles a small saucepan with a lid or a frying pan with high sides so that the oil does not spill during cooking and the food does not fall out on the hob.

Most often, the utensil is equipped with one long handle about 10–30 cm, as well as a small holder that is easy to grasp. With a removable accessory, it is convenient to cook in the oven. But there are cookware with a one-piece design intended for use exclusively on the hob.

Materials

Sauté pans are used on different types of stoves: induction, gas, electric, ovens, etc.They are made from the following materials:

• cast iron;
• aluminum;
• stainless steel;
• copper.

The last option is the least common.

The lid is usually made from the same raw material as the frying pan or from heat-resistant glass. Products made of multilayer stainless metal, which are equipped with a non-stick coating, are very popular. They have a thick bottom and sides, which allows you to cook a large amount of food quickly and tasty.

Main differences from a frying pan

The stewpan is a symbiosis of two products. He borrowed a wide bottom and high sides, the thickness of which is much greater than that of pans - up to 2 cm. The bottom is also quite thick, which makes the product heavy - from 1 to 2.5 kg.

The main difference is multifunctionality. They fry, bake, stew, sauté, and boil in a saucepan.

The utensils also come in a variety of shapes and sizes. This is a large dish that can accommodate a dish for several servings. It can be round, oval, square and other configurations.

Advantages and disadvantages of cookware

The advantages of kitchen utensils include:

• the ability to heat up quickly and retain heat for a long time;
• versatility;
• the incomparable taste of prepared dishes and their usefulness;
• rational use of kitchen space;
• economical - there is no need to buy a saucepan and frying pan separately;
• ease of care;
• variety of shapes and sizes;
• cooking speed.

The only significant drawback is the weight and dimensions of the dishes. A separate storage place is allocated for the stewpan, as it takes up a lot of space. Otherwise, this is a worthy purchase that every housewife wants to buy.

What to cook in a saucepan

The utensil is suitable for boiling, stewing, sautéing and other operations.Food does not burn and heats up quickly. At the same time, all useful components are preserved in the composition.

Feel free to cook stewed vegetables or fry meat, make pilaf, as well as other culinary masterpieces. In deep dishes you can even bake pies or complex dishes in the oven - whatever your imagination and culinary skills are capable of.