Cast iron cookware made in Russia

Cast iron cookware has always been in demand; for many centuries it has been used very actively. But there are many subtleties and nuances that you need to know when choosing it. It is useful to consider what kind of dishes are made in Russia.

Cast iron is practically immune to mechanical stress. It breaks, it’s true, but it’s not scratched or damaged. The material is safe in environmental and sanitary terms, it serves for a long time. A good reason to use cast iron cookware made in Russia is also slow warming up. It provides uniform heat transfer to the entire internal volume: both on the bottom and on the walls.

because cast iron products are used in the preparation of pancakes, stews, pilaf and dishes requiring longing. Cooked food will exude a refined aroma. Long-term storage of heat helps to save gas, electricity or other fuel.

Cast-iron frying pans of the Russian production make a very different format. The stewpan can perform those tasks that are inaccessible to a pancake pan and deep fryer (the opposite is also true). In the absence of experience, it is better to give preference to universal models. They, albeit slightly worse than specialized ones, cope with any task. Diameter is also important: in pans with a cross section of 0.5 m, they prepare food for the whole family, and smaller products are needed for personal use.

Russian manufacturers produce cast iron cookware with various types of non-stick coating. On the most advanced versions, you can fry fish or chicken without adding vegetable or butter. The wall thickness determines what specific dishes can be cooked in this dish. Thin products are used for making sauces; larger ones are needed for grilling.

If possible, a few more recommendations should be considered:

• to acquire upholstered and enameled dishes only after thorough familiarization with the composition of the used coating;

• to study the information about the manufacturer as deeply as possible;

• Collect maximum reviews on independent sites.

In addition to general parameters, you need to focus on the list of the best manufacturers. It is appropriate to start the review with Dobryny. According to its characteristics, its utensils are not inferior to the products of foreign firms. However, the quality of the material sometimes causes some complaints, and therefore it is recommended to purchase coated pans. Private flaws do not prevent this brand of dishes from having a great demand.

A good alternative is the products of the Kama Posuda factory. This company has been operating for a relatively short time, but has already managed to establish itself on the positive side. Cast iron pans of this brand are available without coatings. The range allows you to fully meet the demand. An attractive feature is the affordability of prices.

Fans of cookware with non-stick coating should pay attention to Garderika products. It produces pans with a diameter of 0.26 m. Products of this brand serve quite a long time, but at the same time are very heavy. They can cook almost all dishes.

In the ranking of quality models, there are always developments under the Katyusha brand. Low walls make loading dough and turning pancakes easier. Due to the thick bottom, frying will occur evenly. But there is a significant drawback - an excessively short handle. But "Katyusha" boasts a long operation.

Attention is also paid to products of the Kukmara brand. It has been familiar to domestic consumers since 1950. The production process uses a completely safe non-stick coating imported from Germany. Continuing the review of Russian models of cast iron dishes, it is worth mentioning the pan "Dobrynya DO-3302". This is a universal product with extremely thin walls and with a bottom not thicker than 4 mm.

Such proportions were not chosen by chance - in this way the manufacturer ensured easy heating. At the disposal of users is a pair of pens of different lengths. A ferromagnetic disk is very valuable for cooking on induction hobs. The package includes a graceful glass cover. Problems can be caused by the lack of a protective coating - because of this, you will have to take care of the pan more carefully.

From the Chelyabinsk brands of cast-iron cookware stands out products of Ashinsky metallurgical plant. Solid competition is presented to her by the products of the Balezinsky foundry-mechanical plant. A good example is a cast iron cauldron with a capacity of 25 liters with an aluminum lid. "B-Kazan-25-K" perfect for cooking pilaf and other similar dishes. The diameter of the product reaches 0.53 m.

Also, the Balezinsky plant can offer:

• pans with a wooden handle;

• frying pans without handles;

• grill pans with handles;

• cauldrons made of cast iron with a capacity of 17 liters with a handle.

In addition to these products, Russia has mastered the production of cast iron:

• roasting;

• pots;

• cast irons;

• boilers;

• ducklings.

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