Oven baking pans

Many delicious and hearty dishes are prepared in the oven. To do this, you need a quality and roomy pan. But not every pan is suitable for baking products in the oven. We will tell you how to choose the right dishes in which it will be possible to bake meat, vegetable stew and other dishes.

Dishes prepared in the oven are particularly tasty and aromatic. Moreover, they are obtained as useful as possible, which is liked by all those who adhere to the principles of healthy and dietary nutrition. Many use special clay pots for baking, which is convenient for preparing portioned dishes. But the farm also needs a quality frying pan in which you can easily, conveniently and safely bake various dishes.

Choosing the right kitchen accessory for baking in the oven is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Products made of cast iron, cast aluminum, stainless steel, ceramic or glass are perfect for baking. Some pans are great for baking vegetables or sweet casseroles, while others are ideal for cooking meat.

Let's look at the features of each species separately.

• The most popular and sought-after option is cast iron or aluminum pans without non-stick coatingthat are great for baking meat. In such products, you can cook meat in portioned steaks or in one large piece.

• Cast iron and aluminum pans without special coating can also be used for baking. Only previously they will have to be greased with vegetable or butter, or covered with special baking paper.

• Enamelled cast iron skillet perfect for cooking meat dishes and sweet cakes. Thanks to this coating, odors will not be absorbed into the surface of the pan and nothing will spoil the taste of the dish.

• For baking in the oven, it is quite possible to use and non-stick cookware. High-quality products, as a rule, have a multilayer protective coating, which perfectly withstands a sharp temperature drop. If the pan has a Teflon coating, then it is impossible to bake dishes in the oven.

• Stainless steel products also quite suitable for baking in the oven. The only minus of such a pan is that it will not work to bake meat with a delicious crust.

Many people prefer to choose beautiful and original pans, which are made of special glass. They withstand high temperatures perfectly and you can also serve them on the table. In addition, it is quite possible to leave part of the dish in them and put the pan directly in the refrigerator. You can also heat the dish in the microwave directly in this dish. It is very convenient and practical.

Due to the fact that such a pan is completely transparent, you can easily observe the cooking of the dish. Such products are great for baking meat, for cooking diet dishes and baking. After cooking, you can put the dish on the table and not be afraid that it will quickly cool down. Thanks to the thick walls, the finished dish retains its warmth for a long time.

Another plus of glass pans is that they are completely safe and it is convenient to cook a variety of dishes in them. Smells are not completely absorbed into the surface of such products, which positively affects the quality of the prepared dish. In addition, such pans are durable, which adds another plus to their piggy bank.

The only minus of such a pan is that you need to handle it as carefully as possible. Glassware must not be placed in a red-hot oven. And when extracting a ready-made dish, it is worth remembering that you can not put the dishes on a cold and wet surface. It is best to put it on a wooden stand, otherwise the pan will simply crack.

Fans of a healthy lifestyle love to bake various dishes in ceramic pans. As a rule, such products come with a lid, so you can cook a variety of meat and vegetable dishes. In such a pan, it is best to bake meat or vegetables. Complex omelets, jellied pies or baked fruits are excellent in ceramic dishes.

The Georgian clay pan called ketsi is very popular. It is made of special red clay. Ketsi is great for baking meat, fish and vegetables. Traditionally, popular Georgian dishes are prepared in such a pan, which have a special taste and aroma. For example, you can cook khachapuri or mchadi. Georgian pan is great not only for baking. It can be cooked on a gas, electric stove and even on an open fire.

It is important to remember that such products absorb odors well, so it is better to buy products coated with glaze. Also, some rules must be observed during operation. Do not put the pan in a preheated oven.

When choosing a suitable baking pan, it is worth paying attention not only to the material of manufacture, but also to the shape of the product. Remember that the pan should not occupy the entire area of ​​the internal space of the oven, otherwise the dish will be baked unevenly. It is best to choose medium-sized round or square pans so that there is enough free space in the oven for hot air to circulate.

When choosing a product, you should pay attention to the height of the sides. Products with low sides are suitable for making pizza or omelet. For casseroles and pies, it is better to choose products with sides of medium height. But frying pans with high sides are perfect for cooking meat.

In order for your chosen kitchen accessory to last a long time, you must follow the rules of operation and care. For example, pans that have a special non-stick coating cannot be cleaned with abrasive detergents.

Dishes without spraying and special coating very quickly acquire an unaesthetic appearance, covered with soot. So that this does not negatively affect the taste of the dish, be sure to clean the pan with special means.

Do not choose dishes with a beautiful decorative coating and coating. After some time, due to high temperatures, the former beauty will not leave a trace.

See how to bake a dish in a pan in the oven in the next video.