什麼是鑄鐵炊具:
鑄鐵炊具是一種重型炊具,由鑄鐵製成,因其保溫性、耐用性、在極高溫度下使用的能力以及在適當調味後不粘烹飪而受到重視。
鑄鐵炊具的歷史
In Asia, particularly China, India, Korea and Japan, there is a long history of cooking with cast iron vessels. The first mention of a cast-iron kettle in English appeared in 679 or 680, though this wasn't the first use of metal vessels for cooking. The term pot came into use in 1180. Both terms referred to a vessel capable of withstanding the direct heat of a fire. Cast-iron cauldrons and cooking pots were valued as kitchen items for their durability and their ability to retain heat evenly, thus improving the quality of cooked meals.
在歐洲和美國,在19世紀中葉廚房爐灶出現之前,飯菜都是在爐膛裡做飯,鍋碗瓢盆要么設計成在爐膛內使用,要么懸掛在爐膛內。
Cast-iron pots were made with handles to allow them to be hung over a fire, or with legs so that they could stand in the coals. In addition to Dutch ovens with three or four feet, which Abraham Darby I secured a patent in 1708 to produce, a commonly used cast-iron cooking pan called a spider had a handle and three legs allowing it to stand upright over campfires as well as in the coals and ashes of a fireplace.
當爐灶流行時,無腿平底鍋具開始使用; 19 世紀末的這個時期見證了公寓的引入
cast-iron skillet.
鑄鐵炊具在 20 世紀上半葉特別受家庭主婦歡迎。這是一種便宜但耐用的炊具。大多數美國家庭至少擁有一個鑄鐵平底鍋。
20 世紀還見證了搪瓷塗層鑄鐵炊具的引入和普及。
Today, of the large selection of cookware that can be purchased from kitchen suppliers, cast iron comprises only a small fraction. However, the durability and reliability of cast iron as a cooking tool has ensured its survival. Cast-iron pots and pans from the 19th and 20th century continue to see daily use to the present day. They are also highly sought after by antique collectors and dealers. Cast iron has also seen a resurgence of its popularity in specialty markets. Through cooking shows, celebrity chefs have brought renewed attention to traditional cooking methods, especially the use of cast iron.
必備產品
鑄鐵炊具的類型包括煎鍋、荷蘭烤爐、煎鍋、華夫餅熨斗、帕尼尼壓力機、油炸鍋、炒鍋、火鍋和 potjies。
鑄鐵炊具的好處
Cast iron's ability to withstand and maintain very high cooking temperatures makes it a common choice for searing or frying, and its excellent heat retention makes it a good option for long-cooking stews or braised dishes.
Because cast-iron skillets can develop a "non-stick" surface when cared for properly, they are excellent for frying potatoes or preparing stir-fries. Some cooks consider cast iron a good choice for egg dishes, while others feel the iron adds an off-flavor to eggs. Other uses of cast-iron pans include baking, for instance for making cornbread, cobblers and cakes.
Many recipes call for the use of a cast-iron skillet or pot, especially so that the dish can be initially seared or fried on the stovetop then transferred into the oven, pan and all, to finish baking. Likewise, cast-iron skillets can double as baking dishes. This differs from many other cooking pots, which have varying components that may be damaged by the excessive temperatures of 400 °F (204 °C) or more.