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TDJ-- Cookware Basics, 03-21-08
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Mar 21, 2008 08:03 PST
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TODAY'S TIP(s): COOKING/KITCHEN Department
Cookware Basics
Beef cookery does not require a lot of fancy equipment. But having the
basics, and knowing when to use them, can make all the difference.
* Weight
Choose pans that are thick enough to heat evenly without scorching.
* Materials
Metals vary in their heat conductivity and therefore are suited to
different uses. Copper and aluminum conduct heat readily and respond
quickly to temperature changes; they are best for browning,
pan-broiling, pan-frying and stir-frying. Stainless steel is less
conductive and can heat unevenly. Cast iron, plain or enameled, is slow
to heat up but holds the heat for a long time; it’s well suited to
frying, braising and simmering. Class conducts heat poorly.
* Surfaces
Nonstick surfaces are easier to clean and they allow cooking with less
fat. Aluminum and cast iron are reactive metals; they can affect the
taste and color of dishes that contain acidic ingredients. When cooking
acidic foods, use cookware with an interior surface that is nonreactive,
such as anodized aluminum, stainless steel, enamel or nonstick.
* Racks
When roasting or broiling place beef on a rack in the broiler or
roasting pan to allow fat to drip away during cooking.
* Size Matters!
For best results, use the pan size specified in the recipe. A pan that
is too small can cause crowding, which hinders browning, or can result
in spillovers. A pan that is too large can result in overcooking. If in
doubt, refer to the following charts to select the correct size.
CASSEROLE SIZE
1-1/2-quart = 10 x 6 inch
2-quart = 11 x 7 inch or 8 inch square
2-1/2-quart = 9 inch square
3-quart = 13 x 9-inch
SAUCEPAN SIZE
Small = 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (4 to 6 cups)
Medium = 2 quarts (8 cups)
Large = 3 to 4 quarts (12 to 16 cups)
Dutch Oven/Stock Pot = 5 to 8 quarts (20 to 32 cups)
SKILLET SIZE
Small = 6 to 8 inches
Medium = 8 to 10 inches
Large = 10 to 42 inches
--submitted by Sharon
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TODAY’S QUOTE
"The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live,
mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time,
the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn
like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the
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--Jack Kerouac
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