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    Revered for its versatility and ability to elevate dishes to new heights, the Dutch oven has secured its place as a kitchen must-have for chefs and home cooks alike. But what exactly sets this iconic cookware apart, and how can its functions be fully utilized?

Temperature Retention: Cast iron sizzling plates and platters retain heat exceptionally well, ensuring that the sizzling effect is maintained throughout the meal service, keeping the food hot and flavorful.

Best for: Almost any food that needs frying, browning, or searing. Because it’s ovenproof, stainless is also a good choice for foods that you start on the stovetop and then move to the oven to finish, like thick pork chops.

The details: Nitahara says that 95 percent of the pans used in the CIA’s teaching kitchens are stainless steel because they can take a lot of punishment. “The only time we don’t use them is on egg day, when we use nonstick,” he says. He adds that the shiny surface of a stainless pan makes it easy to see whether your food is browning.

In CR’s tests of stainless steel pans, we measure heating evenness by cooking pancakes, and we gauge how evenly a pan sautés by cooking potatoes until they’re tender. We also conduct a cleaning test to see how easy it is to remove cooked-on food. You’d think that all stainless pans would be about the same to clean, but our tests show that some require a lot more scrubbing than others.

Here are two recommended stainless steel pans from CR’s tests.

Q:What are the disadvantages of using copper core frying pans?

 In addition to their beauty, enamel pots are also known for their durability.  The enamel coating not only prevents stains and scratches, it also helps distribute heat evenly for thorough, consistent cooking.  This makes enamel pots a reliable and long-lasting addition to your kitchen cookware collection.