If I buy a pot again

Pot is an indispensable kitchen utensil in the kitchen. For people who often cook at home, there is nothing happier than having a good pot! However, there are so many pots on the market now that it is dazzling. Some pots look very good-looking, but they have many shortcomings, which can only be realized after using them. A friend asked me, how should I buy a pot? Many customers often ask this question, and today I will share this article with you. If you buy a pot again, you must "don't buy it". It's not about being particular, but based on your own experience and the experience gained from many years of working in this industry.

The "3 Don't Buy" Principles for Choosing Pots

1. Don’t buy coated non-stick pans

Non-stick pans are lighter, produce less fumes during use, and are easy to clean, so many people are willing to choose non-stick pans. Although non-stick pans have many advantages, they also have their disadvantages. Do you know how non-stick pans become non-stick? This is because the anti-stick coating on the surface of the pot is a chemical called "Teflon".

Under normal cooking conditions, this chemical substance will not be released, but if the coating is damaged and falls off, "Teflon" will be released. Not only is it not good for the body, but the pot will also be damaged. It started to stick and became difficult to use. Coated pots not only refer to non-stick pots, but even the fashionable medical stone pots are actually coated pots. The coated non-stick pan is actually very delicate and cannot be used to cook many dishes, such as stir-fried pork ribs, stir-fried clams, stir-fried sesame seeds, etc. I used to always like to use non-stick pans, but after changing them a few times, I gave up decisively.

If you have bought a non-stick pan, what should you pay attention to when using and maintaining it?

Be sure not to dry-heat non-stick pans when using them.

Don't wait until oily smoke comes out before adding ingredients.

When using non-stick pans, do not use metal spatulas and spoons. Use silicone, wood or nylon materials to avoid damaging the coating of the non-stick pans.

If the pan sticks or the coating is found to be damaged, replace the pan in time.

Do not use steel wool when cleaning non-stick pans. If you encounter stubborn stains, you can use kitchen decontamination wipes.

2. Don’t buy a pot that’s too small

When we choose a pot, size is a very important parameter. If you buy a pot again, be sure to check the size of the pot. For woks with high usage rates, the larger the pot, the heavier it will be, making it difficult for girls to pick it up. However, this does not mean that the smaller the pot, the better, because many vegetables are fluffy before they are cooked. , it will take up a lot of space. If the pot is too small, the fried vegetables will fall all over the place. More importantly, the ingredients cannot be fully stir-fried in the pot with limited space, and the heating will be uneven, which will result in fried vegetables. It won't be delicious anyway.

The same is true for soup pots. A small soup pot like mine is too small in size. It can only make soup for one person. When cooking instant noodles, you can only cook round noodles. If you increase the amount of large or square noodles, it will be difficult to cook. It is not very convenient, so its utilization rate in the kitchen is not very high.

How to choose the size that suits you when buying a pot?

Buying a pot is like buying clothes, you have to choose the size that suits you. Take woks as an example. They are available in sizes from 24 to 40 centimeters. Many professional chefs will recommend when choosing a wok that the principle is "prefer a bigger one than a small one." People like me who love cooking will try frying, stir-frying, and frying. Depending on the cooking method, I prefer a slightly larger size, so I always choose a 36cm wok. If you are a family of three, it is more suitable to choose a 32 cm one. It is neither too big nor too small. You can basically not go wrong. Even an iron pot of this size will not be very heavy. If you like stir-frying cooking techniques, go for it. Buy a bigger one. Even if you are cooking alone, try not to choose a pot smaller than 30 centimeters, otherwise you will not be able to calmly cope with friends gathering for dinner.

I generally recommend 316 stainless steel pots, which are healthier than 304 stainless steel. The pot uses relief technology, which makes the pot look very good-looking. These honeycomb-like mesh steels are actually a physical anti-stick technology, so You can rest assured that the pot can still be non-stick even if it is not coated.

3.Don’t buy pots that are too light in color

Never buy a pot with a very light color such as white or beige. This is my own personal experience and a lesson learned after using it. White pots are exquisite and fashionable, and they look particularly good when placed on the stove. Many young people can't help but want to put them in their pockets. But it turns out that light-colored pots are really difficult to take care of, and they are indeed somewhat of a no-brainer.

In real life, we can't just put the pot on the stove to show off, but also its practicality. It takes half an hour to cook in a white wok like this, and at least 20 minutes to wash the wok. Even so, it is easy to leave burn marks on the bottom of the wok, so you only dare to use low heat when cooking, and it is not easy to cook. Fragrant, adding a heat conductor plate can prevent the pot from discoloring, but the heat conduction is too slow. In short, I personally think that if your pot is just for display and not in use, then buying a light-colored pot is very beautiful. If the kitchen is full of smoke and smoke, it is better to choose a dark-colored pot.

What if you have bought a light-colored pot and are having trouble cleaning it?

Tip: Wash the bottom of the pot after every meal! You have to wash the bottom of the pot carefully. Never use steel wool when cleaning, as it will polish your white pot into a "little painted face". You can use a scouring pad or loofah pulp. You may wish to use professional decontamination cream or oil cleaner when cleaning, which can save some effort. This kind of detergent is very effective at dissolving oil stains. You only need to spray it on the dirty areas of the pot, and the grease will be quickly dissolved. Then rinse it with water and the pot will be clean.

The above is the "3 don't buy" principles I summarized when choosing a pot.