In many families, the largest pot is considered 5 liter equipment. However, such a pan is by no means large, but medium, and large vessels include pots with a volume of 10 liters or more. Such huge pots, more like tanks, can be made of different materials and offered in several varieties. Perhaps in the home kitchen such an aggregate is not so convenient to use, but in catering establishments you can not do without large pots.
Features
A 10 liter pan is a suitable option for a family in which preparations are often made, jelly is cooked, compotes and fruit drinks are prepared. If the pan is selected for cooking the first dishes, then consider that the standard portion of soup is 250-300 grams, in addition, the first dishes during cooking require frequent stirring and therefore require another 2-3 liters of additional volume.
When choosing material, it is important to give preference to thick-walled options. Pots of large capacity must be of good quality, otherwise the food will be processed unevenly, and may even burn. In catering establishments, a large pan allows you to cook large quantities of food at one time. The capacious capacity provides convenient cooking of products, which during cooking increase in volume, since the high walls exclude them from bulging out of the container.
Of the disadvantages of a large product, it is worth noting that food burns more often in them, so it is recommended to choose specimens with a capsular bottom.
The larger the diameter of the pan, the higher its wall, the more difficult it is to work with it. To do this, you need to have some auxiliary elements, for example, a ladle with a long handle.When washing such bulk containers, problems also arise.
Varieties
The following varieties of large pots are distinguished.
10 liters. This option is suitable for home use. Due to the relatively small volume, this is not a heavy pan, which one housewife will cope on her own. In the family, such an aggregate can be used, for example, in the preparation of compote or in order to boil water for washing or for the period when the hot water is turned off.
15 liters. In appearance, these instances are not very different from the previous version, they can be used both at home and in the dining room.
- 20 liters. These products are mainly used for boiling water and cooking second courses in schools, kindergartens, kindergartens.
- 50-70 liters. These copies are intended exclusively for public institutions. This dishes are bought in batches of cafes, restaurants, canteens.
Production material
Large pots can be made of various materials.
Aluminum
Attract with its affordable price, but inferior in quality to other options. If porridge or pasta is boiled in them, then the dish can burn, and it is better not to cook liquid food like soup or fruit drink in such a product, since aluminum releases harmful substances in contact with acid. These products quickly deform and bend, are difficult to care for, but they are light in weight. If the choice fell on an aluminum pan, then it is better to choose a copy of no more than 15 liters, so that it is easier to mix boiled products and avoid burning.
Stainless steel
The most popular option is both in home cooking and in public. The most preferred option is marked 18/10. The main advantage of such dishes is the ability to cook with a minimum amount of oil. Internal moisture prevents food from burning.
Large stainless steel containers are often used in spa or hospital kitchens. If possible, it is better to give preference to models with a double capsular bottom, so that the bottom and sides warm up faster. Stainless steel specimens are easy to maintain, hygienic and have a long service life. It is recommended to wash them ordinary soda solution. Another advantage of such utensils is the ability to store any products in it, the material has bacteriostatic properties that preserve the freshness of the contents for a long time.
Enameled
Also a fairly common option. It has a low cost, low weight and interesting design. However, these products are quite fragile. If this is a pan of very large volume, then it is more difficult to handle it, it is more likely during operation to accidentally hit it on the wall or the bottom of the sink. therefore chips and cracks quickly form on the surface, and such a deformed pan cannot be used anymore.
Another disadvantage of enameled varieties is the frequent burning of food, especially with thin-bottomed models. In addition, before the first use, such a pan must be processed according to a special technology: pour water to the brim, pour salt in a proportion of 2 tbsp. l per liter of water, bring to a boil and wait for complete cooling.
Other materials are known from which pots are made: ceramics, cast iron, glass, however, these options are often not intended for the manufacture of large-volume products, since, for example, a cast-iron vessel will simply be too heavy.
How to choose?
Before choosing a pan volume, consider the following factors:
- The 10-liter version is suitable for a large family or public dining room, about 25 people can be fed from it;
- a product of 20 liters is the best option for a public kitchen that serves up to 50 people daily;
- a copy of 30-40 liters is intended for a small dining room or spa kitchen;
- the massive 60-liter variant is suitable only where a large number of people are constantly served.
If a large pot is selected for home cooking, then it is also worth considering the features of the stove. So, it is easiest to choose a vessel for a gas unit, since the flame intensity in this case can be controlled, which means that the size of the bottom is not so important.
But, as already mentioned, the most capacious option for the home should be limited to 15 liters, it is more difficult to work with other copies, they practically do not need.
If an old-style electric stove is used in the kitchen, it is important to choose pots with a bottom diameter smaller than the circumference of the burner, however, you can hardly find such pots among large pots. In addition, most electric stoves cannot boast of high power, which means that they will warm the contents of a large pan for a very long time. Therefore, an electric stove is not the most suitable option for cooking in a bulk container.
In the case of glass-ceramic plates, it is possible to adjust the heating process for pots of different volumes. Remember that in a specimen with a wide bottom and low walls, food will cook faster than in a narrow but high product. Check out a few more tips when choosing a large-capacity pan.
- If you need a container for cooking the first dishes, then choose a copy with high walls.
- For cooking cereals or other main dishes, give preference to models with a wide bottom. Then the dish will be easier to mix, and the likelihood of burning will be minimal.
- Choose pan sets from trusted manufacturers. So, according to customer reviews, the most high-quality products of large volume are manufactured by Gipfel, Luxstahl, Zepter, Fissman.
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