Features and types of pans-grill-gas

Almost every one of us likes to eat deliciously. And often the taste of the dish depends not only on the recipe and the ingredients of which it consists. Often this is influenced by the method of preparation. The use of a special frying pan called grill gas can be called relatively new. It appeared not so long ago, but has already become popular among those who like to cook food on the grill. Thanks to her, you can get delicious food, like on a fire, without leaving your home.

This cookware is intended for use on gas stoves only. The reason for this is its structure. If you give a description, then outwardly it looks like an ordinary frying pan, but unlike it, the model in question has a hole in the center of the pallet. When it is placed on the stove, the gas burner is inside. Also, the pallet has a recess where liquid and fat flow down during cooking. A grill grill is placed on the pallet. Such a pan, like a regular variety, also has a lid. This is a general model, which can have various modifications depending on its value. More expensive solutions usually contain several grids in the kit: regular, for baking, and so on.

This device is somewhat reminiscent of such an aggregate as an air grill. The convection principle of hot air masses is the cornerstone of both, that is, hot air currents, being heated by gas, rise and, passing through the grill, under the cover, change direction in the opposite direction. And the products located between the pallet and the lid are processed with high temperature. It is important that here the steam does not accumulate inside, as happens on ordinary pans, but passes through special holes located on the sides. This allows cooking without carcinogens. But more about that below.

If we talk about the advantages of such pans, the main thing is that the products here are fried without the use of oil, because cooking is carried out not using a hot surface, but using streams of hot air.

The pan of the described type can be used for cooking various products: meat, fish and vegetables. At the same time, you can not only fry, but also bake in foil, as well as bake various dishes, that is, it is universal. In addition, this cooking method allows you to save all the useful substances in it and will guarantee the absence of various kinds of carcinogens, as mentioned above.

The use of convection method reduces cooking time compared to traditional frying. Moreover, with such a pan it is very simple to cook food. And it’s quite simple to wash its various elements and parts. By the way, this can be done even in the dishwasher thanks to the use of a durable coating.

If we talk about the shortcomings, it should be mentioned that it is suitable exclusively for gas stoves. If the lid and the pan are easy to clean, then it is quite difficult to clean the grill from grease. Also, the fair sex may not be very convenient to use such a frying pan due to the fact that its mass is about one and a half kilograms. Still, a grill-gas pan cannot be called compact with its size 31 by 20 centimeters.

In general, as you can see, such a pan has more advantages than disadvantages.

Note that grill-gas pans can be made from various materials. Most often they are made of steel. It usually comes in 2 forms:

• carbon
• stainless.

But the cover of the lid and the pallet may vary. Today, there are models with a marble coating, with enameled, ceramic, non-stick and so on. All of them usually come with a grill made of stainless steel. The coating of the mentioned elements will not affect the quality of food preparation, but it can very well affect convenience.

It is worth talking about coatings in more detail.

• Stainless steel. It is as safe as possible and does not emit any harmful substances when heated. It has excellent performance, because it is not susceptible to corrosion.
• Enamelled. It resists exposure to high temperatures and very poorly - mechanical. The use of enamel does not do any harm to health at all. If the enamel is two-layer, then this means that the pan has thickened walls and will have a large mass.
• Ceramic. One of the most environmentally friendly, because it consists of natural ingredients. Polymer free. It serves for a long time, is not afraid of mechanical impact and can withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees.
• Marble. It is a non-stick coating of crushed granite, consisting of two layers. The name was given because it looks like marble. The coating is completely safe for health. It has high strength and excellent heat transfer. True, it is relatively easy to scratch.
• Non-stick. Safe to use, easy to clean. Not too resistant to mechanical damage.

Also, grill pans with a hole in the middle for the fire can differ from each other in the type of lid. For example, there are covers with a completely metal bottom, with glass inserts, as well as completely made of glass. If we talk about metal, then the inside should be a good non-stick coating.

These pans are now easy to find on the market. Most often they are represented by various models that are produced under the brand name "Miracle". If we talk about them more specifically, the first, which I want to say, has a name D-506. It is made of carbon steel and coated with a pair of enamel layers. In addition there is a stainless steel grill. The diameter of the lid is 76 mm, the height of the pallet is 45 mm, and the diameter of the working surface is 330 mm. Its advantages:

• cheapness;
• easy to clean with various detergents;
• can be washed in the dishwasher;
• Included is a book with three dozen recipes.

Among the disadvantages are the following:

• if it is empty, then you can not overheat it;
• it should be protected from mechanical influences.

The next model is D-518. It is an enameled pan, which has a single layer of marble chips. The diameter of its surface is 330 mm. The advantages of this solution are:

• the ability to keep warm for a long time;
• brilliant appearance;
• not afraid of exposure to chemicals.

The disadvantage is that it is better not to use abrasive-based powders when washing it.

Another model to talk about a bit is D-522. This option also has an enameled coating with marble chips. Difference from model D-518 consists in the fact that her diameter is not 330, but 320 mm. The advantage is the ability to withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees, and the disadvantage is the weight of a little less than 2 kg.

A pan that also deserves attention has an index D-512. It is characterized by an enamel coating with an interesting external design - a red lid with a glass top. There is also a pair of perforated inserts having ceramic spraying:

• for grill;
• for baking.

The material for the case was carbon steel. The cover is made of aluminum and heat-resistant glass. Also in the model there is a hole for the burner, similar to a funnel with additional slots in a circle.

Model with an index D-516 represents a grill-gas pan with a diameter of 32 cm. This variety is made of carbon steel and has a non-stick coating based on marble. A grill is also included with the pan.

Pretty popular is and model D-520. It is made of stainless steel and has a non-stick coating. In the center is a transparent insert, which greatly facilitates the preparation of food. The diameter of the pan is 330 mm.

The last model of such a pan, which should be said, has an index D-540. It has a two-layer coating and a grill made of stainless steel. It is very convenient to use for cooking a variety of dishes. The diameter of the pallet here is 320 mm, and the diameter of the hole for the burner is 100 mm.

As you can see, the model range of such pans on the market is quite large. So, everyone will be able to find for themselves a good solution that will satisfy their culinary interests as much as possible.

It should be understood that all models have the same design, and in general the difference will be only in some small things. In terms of parameters, various models are also not too different from each other. Therefore, it is best to pay attention to the material of manufacture, as well as possible design features.

The cheapest types are made of steel and have an enamel coating. Aluminum solutions are also inexpensive. Stainless steel models will be more expensive, but in terms of performance they are inferior to ceramic pans.The presence of a transparent cover will not be superfluous.

It should also be said that domestic models in quality are not much inferior to imported ones. For this reason, it makes little sense to overpay for imported products.

If the reviews are an important factor for you when choosing, then we note that most of the people who used the grill-gas pan for cooking, were completely satisfied with it.

But it will not be superfluous to pay attention to a number of important points, regardless of which model you choose.

• The maximum heating temperature. In the process of cooking a pan, the grill gas is heated to 250 degrees or more. It will be better to buy models that have a heating limit of 400 degrees or more.
• The diameter of the bottom. You should not buy too large pans - 320-330 mm will be enough. Otherwise, on the simplest burner, the pan simply does not heat up to the desired temperature.
• The thickness of the walls and bottom. Usually they are made in a thickness of about 6-7 mm. You can’t do less, because the pallet will simply burn out due to the high temperature. If there is a lid and it is used as a stand-alone dish, then the thickness should be at least 4 mm.
• The shape and size of the hole for the burner. It should be as small as possible. For cooking on a medium-sized burner, a diameter of about 1 cm is necessary. It will be better if it is not straight, but as if conical. Then the fire will heat the air masses more evenly and faster.

In general, we note that the main points in choosing a good and high-quality grill-gas pan are: the required thickness, excellent metal and high-quality coating.

As it has already become clear, the grill-gas pan is used for cooking various dishes, including meat and vegetables. But it can also be easily used for cooking other foods. It will not be superfluous to consider the cooking process step by step.

• It should be installed on a special stand or grill if an old gas stove is used. First, a pallet is placed on it so that fire from the burner is covered with a hole from the bottom of the pallet. It is best to use either the smallest or slightly larger burner.
• Now pour about a glass and a half into the pan. This is necessary so that the food does not become too dry during cooking. If you need to cook a meal pozharzhiste, then it is allowed to use foil. It is simply stacked on a pallet. You can use it for baking food.
• After this, cooking is carried out, as in a simple frying pan. From the very beginning of the application, it is better to regularly check the process to determine the most optimal temperature and degree of burning of the burner.

After cooking, wash the pan. Note that this can be done not only in the dishwasher, but also manually. Typically, a minor mechanical effect on a coating will not adversely affect it in any way.

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