Long-Lasting Cookware Materials To Have In Your Kitchen
Anyone who loves cooking will tell you that it is well worth investing in great quality cookware that will last you a very long time. This is preferable to buying cheaper cookware that simply won't last. This is certainly true and in fact some people even have long-lasting cookware that has been handed down to them because it is still in great condition and consistently produces great results.
Let's take a look at some of the long-lasting cookware materials that you should consider investing in for your kitchen.
Pick stainless steel pans
When it comes to the pans in your kitchen there is a good chance that they will be one of your most used pieces of cookware. Over the years they will certainly be something that you put through their paces, subjected to high temperatures, banged around and generally well used. This means investing in something that will cope with the demands of even the busiest of home kitchens.
Stainless steel is a great metal for pans. It is durable, long lasting and with a gentle clean can continue to look absolutely fantastic. This is the material that most of the top pan manufacturers like Tefal, Kuhn Rikon and Stellar use in their top of the range pans.
Cast iron cookware
There is a reason that cast iron cookware is so sought after by many people, and why it is a popular choice on many wedding lists. With a history that dates back several thousand years, to around the time of the Han Dynasty in China circa 220 A.D, this is one of the most durable cookware materials you can have in your kitchen.
Looked after properly, cast iron cookware really will last you a lifetime. It’s highly versatile, can be used for a range of different cooking techniques and can be used on the hob, in the ove. Plus, it looks great brought to the table as well. Brands to look out for are Denby, Belleek and Kuhn Rikon.
Whether you invest in a cast iron casserole dish, a griddle pan or even a fondue pan, your investment will give you many years of great use. Many of the cast iron products that you can buy come with lifetime guarantees to reflect this.
Enamelled cast iron cookware also falls into this category and offers the same fantastic qualities that you will find with cast iron cookware. The enamel just makes it easier to use and easier to wash as it can be scrubbed with soap and water to clean it.
Carbon Steel
When it comes to the cookware that you use for baking and roasting then carbon steel is a great material to have in the kitchen. This is one that has been around for a while but has been slower to gain the same popularity that other long-lasting materials have. It is similar to cast iron in that it needs to be seasoned and can reach high temperatures. However, it is not made of the same material. It is lighter than cast iron and reactive to heat and is more commonly used for “restaurant style” cooking. Like the other materials we have mentioned, carbon steel can last a very long time.
Good manufacturers to look out for include Denby and Stellar.
A few points to remember
Whilst there are plenty of long-lasting cookware materials out there it is really important to remember that they are only long-lasting if you look after them correctly. This means remembering to season where appropriate, using non-abrasive cleaning products and following any care instructions from manufacturers. This will ensure that your cookware lasts as long as possible.
