Month: November 2018

Use Of Steel In Kitchen Utensil

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If we enter a kitchen, we can find pots, pans, woks, saucepans, skimmers and other kitchen utensils made with different materials.

This sometimes more than an advantage is a headache when choosing which one to buy.

STEEL

Once we get into the matter, we will see that there are two main types of steel according to the tools we look for: stainless steel and carbon steel.

STAINLESS STEEL

Nowadays it is probably the most used metal in kitchens since it is very resistant and this property gives it excellent durability. Stainless steel is composed of an amalgam of chromium, iron and other metals such as nickel. The majority of the stainless steel is 18/8 steel, or what is the same, that is composed of 18 steel and eight nickel parts. But the highest quality, hardest, rust-resistant and bright stainless steel is made up of 18 steel and ten chrome parts and is known as 18/10.

Although Stainless steel kitchenware alone is not as good a transmitter of heat as other materials, this is not a problem, since pots, pans, pans and quality saucepans made with this material, have a thermal bottom or an inner layer of copper, aluminum or some silver alloy that facilitates its heating and the transmission of this to food.

The hardness of the stainless steel makes the utensils very resistant to high temperatures and falls or bumps. Its drawback is that the food can stick, mainly if the manufacturing is not quality and are not well polished or the thermal bottom is not well sealed.

Stainless steel is not corrosive and does not react with acid or alkaline substances, so pots, pans, saucepans, and steel pans are suitable for cooking any food. Also, since it is not a porous material, it does not pick up odors or flavors. And thanks to the stability of its alloy it is a very safe material, which does not give off any substance during its use in the kitchen.

Also, cleaning and care of Stainless steel utensils is simple, because if something stays attached, it will quickly come out just by filling the container with water and mild detergent and leaving it to soak for a while, never using abrasive scouring pads that damage the interior polish.

Most stainless steel goes to all types of fire, including induction, but it is advisable to consult the supplier’s instructions to make sure.

POLISHED STEEL OR CARBON STEEL

It is used for frying pans, woks and paellas (mainly) and like stainless steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, created with the purpose of improving the physical and chemical properties of iron. Like iron, it is a good conductor and transmitter of heat, for that reason those utensils do not require thermal bottom or an internal layer of another metal.

The food is not usually adhered to steel, as long as we have put an adequate amount of oil and have our utensil at the right temperature (between 145ºC and 160ºC).

Of course, over time you do not have to clean it aggressively and thus create your natural non-stick coating that will facilitate its use in the kitchen.

How To Care For Stainless Steel Dishes

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Stainless steel is one of the safest and quality materials from which modern tableware is made. But for pots, pans, sets of accessories and kitchen appliances to serve for a long time, you should adequately care for stainless steel utensils. This will help small secrets, which is not difficult to learn.

If the question is, what dishes to choose for your kitchen, you can recall several advantages of stainless steel cookware. This strength, hygiene, and beautiful appearance, such dishes do not enter into chemical reactions with food, easy to clean and does not form pores and cracks, where bacteria accumulate. It is this material has now become dominant in any kitchen.

Stainless steel is the best element for cookware, long lasting and good looking. Unlike non-stick cookware, however, it can be difficult to clean if misused. It is essential to learn how to clean your stainless steel the right way to remove the most stubborn stains. It is also possible to prepare them so that the surface does not attack, which will make cleaning easier. Here are some ways to clean and coat the pot.

How to care for Stainless steel dinner set immediately after purchase

  • First, you need to remove all advertising stickers from the dishes, wet them with warm water and remove them manually;
  • Before first use, wash the stainless steel dishes with warm soapy water and dry;
  • Glue remaining from the stickers can be removed with an alcohol-based solvent or with citrus juice;

How to use stainless steel dishes

There are general rules for all types of stainless steel utensils, which are useful to follow during the cooking process so that the utensils last a long time.

  • Do not leave empty dishes on fire. If this happens, let it cool down on its own;
  • The flame of the gas stove must not exceed the diameter of the bottom of the pan (pan);
  • To prevent scale, add salt to food only after boiling water in a saucepan;
  • The white precipitate from hard water can be removed by boiling water and vinegar in a saucepan;
  • All drips of fat and traces of “runaway” milk from the outer surface of the dish must be removed before the next use;

How to wash stainless steel dishes

  • It is recommended to wash the Stainless steel kitchenware sometimes after cooking, in order not to disturb the coating as a result of a sharp temperature difference;
  • If the instruction on the use of dishes allows you to wash in the dishwasher – be sure to soak in soapy water;
  • Do not use metal sponges, abrasives, caustic cleaners and alkaline products containing chlorine and ammonia for cleaning;
  • If scratches come into sight on the surface of the dishes, replace the detergent with a softer one;
  • To remove traces of burnt food, fill the pan with hot soapy water and boil for 5-10 minutes, then remove the contamination with a sponge;
  • After washing any dishes, it is desirable to wipe dry