Many delicious and hearty dishes are prepared in the oven. For this you need a high-quality and roomy pan. But not every pan is suitable for baking products in the oven. How to choose the right dishes in which you can bake meat, vegetable stews and other dishes, we will tell in our material.
Metal options
Dishes cooked in the oven are especially tasty and fragrant. Moreover, they are obtained as useful as possible, which is pleasant to all those who adhere to the principles of healthy and dietary nutrition. Many people use special clay pots for baking, which is convenient for preparing portion dishes. But the farm also needs a high-quality frying pan, in which you can bake various dishes easily, conveniently and safely.
Finding the right kitchen accessory for baking in the oven is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Products made of cast iron, cast aluminum, stainless steel, ceramics or glass are perfect for baking. Some pans are great for roasting vegetables or sweet casseroles, while others are perfect for cooking meat.
Let's look at the features of each species separately.
- The most popular and popular option is cast iron or aluminum non-stick frying pansthat are great for roasting meat. In such products, you can cook meat in portions of steaks or one large piece.
Pickled meat is best cooked in such a pan. You should not use the sauce and various fillings during cooking, as they will burn and the taste of the dish can be spoiled.
- Cast iron and aluminum frying pans without special coating can also be used for baking. Only beforehand they will have to be lubricated with vegetable or butter, or covered with special baking paper.
Remember that cast-iron cookware absorbs odors well. If you often fry or bake meat in a cast iron skillet, then this will negatively affect the taste of sweet pastries. Therefore, you should always use baking paper.
- Enameled cast iron pan Perfect for cooking meat dishes and sweet pies. Thanks to this coating, smells will not be absorbed into the surface of the pan and nothing can spoil the taste of the dish.
- For roasting in the oven can be used and non-stick cookware. High-quality products, as a rule, have a multi-layer protective coating that perfectly withstands a sharp temperature drop. If the pan has a Teflon coating, then it is not allowed to bake dishes in the oven.
The best option for the oven is a product with a titanium or ceramic coating.
- Stainless steel products also quite suitable for roasting in the oven. The only disadvantage of such a pan is that it will not be able to bake meat with an appetizing crust.
Such a pan is more suitable for cooking dietary dishes, vegetable casseroles or light desserts.
Glassware
Many people prefer to choose beautiful and original pans that are made of special glass. They perfectly withstand high temperatures and can also serve them a dish on the table. In addition, it is quite possible to leave part of the dish in them and clean the pan in the refrigerator.It is also possible to warm the dish in the microwave directly in this dish. It is very convenient and practical.
Due to the fact that such a frying pan is completely transparent, you can easily observe the preparation of the dish. Such products are perfect for roasting meat, for cooking diet meals and baking. After cooking, you can put the dish on the table and not be afraid that it will quickly cool. Due to the thick walls, the finished dish retains its heat for a long time.
Another plus of glass pans is that they are completely safe and it is convenient to cook a variety of dishes in them. Smells are completely absorbed into the surface of such products, which has a positive effect on the quality of the prepared dish. In addition, these pans are durable, which adds another plus to their piggy bank.
The only disadvantage of such a pan is that it should be handled with the utmost care.. Glassware is forbidden to put in a hot oven. And removing the already prepared dish, it is worth remembering that you can not put the dishes on a cold and wet surface. It is best to place it on a wooden stand, otherwise the pan will simply crack.
In addition, if many metal frying pans are equipped with a removable handle, then the glass product does not have such a plus.
Clay pans
Fans of a healthy lifestyle love baking various dishes in ceramic pans. As a rule, such products come with a lid, so you can cook a variety of meat and vegetable dishes. In this pan, it is best to bake meat or vegetables. Excellent omelets, jellied pies or baked fruits make in ceramic dishes.
Georgian clay skillet called ketsi is very popular. It is made from special red clay. Ketsi is great for roasting meat, fish and vegetables. Traditionally, popular Georgian dishes are cooked in this pan, which have a special taste and aroma. For example, you can cook khachapuri or mchadi. Georgian frying pan is great not only for roasting. It can be cooked on a gas, electric stove and even on an open fire.
The main feature of these pans is that the dishes acquire a unique taste. Any dish cooked in the oven in a ceramic pan, turns out to be juicy, fragrant and tasty.
It is important to remember that such products absorb odors well, so it is better to buy products covered with glaze. You also need to follow some rules during operation. You can not put the pan in a heated oven.
Tips and tricks
Choosing a suitable pan for baking, you should pay attention not only to the material of manufacture, but also to the shape of the product. Remember that the pan should not occupy the entire area of the internal space of the oven, otherwise the dish will be baked unevenly. It is best to choose medium-sized round or square pans so that there is enough free space in the oven for hot air to circulate.
When choosing a product you should pay attention to the height of the sides. Products with low sides are suitable for making pizza or scrambled eggs. For casseroles and pies, it is better to choose products with sides of medium height. But the frying pans with high sides are perfect for cooking meat.
The best option is dishes with a removable or short handle. You can also choose practical baking pans for baking.
In order for your chosen kitchen accessory to serve for a long time, you need to follow the rules of operation and maintenance. For example, pans that have a special non-stick coating cannot be cleaned with abrasive detergents.
Cookware without sputtering and special coating very quickly acquires an unaesthetic appearance, becoming covered with soot. So that it does not negatively affect the taste of the dish, be sure to clean the pan with special means.
Do not choose dishes with a beautiful decorative coating and coating. After some time, due to the high temperatures, there will be no trace of the former beauty.
Please note that you can bake in dishes that withstand high temperatures: from 240 ° and above.
How to bake a dish in a pan in the oven, see the next video.
