Sizzling Iron Plate Versatility

    There are a few tips to remember when cooking with a cast iron Dutch oven.  First, it's important to season your Dutch oven properly before use to create a nonstick surface and prevent rust.  Additionally, using gentle heat and avoiding sudden temperature changes can help extend the life of your Dutch oven and prevent cracking.

Cast iron pans heat up slower than steel and aluminum pans, especially if heated up too fast. However, they withstand very high temperatures, distribute the heat evenly, and retain it for longer. Cast iron frying pans can either be bare or coated.

With tall sides and a wide base, sauté pans pack more weight. Larger sauté pans may even come with a secondary helper handle, which is a small loop handle attached opposite the main long handle as well as a cover or lid. This is helpful, as the weight of larger sauté pans is difficult to move around, especially since they can hold plenty of food. 

Most cookware-aficionados believe the confusion comes from the non-specific use of the generic words pots and pans. In addition to frying pans, there are saucepans, sheet pans, cake pans, bundt pans, roasting pans, and more. In a professional chef's kitchen, the word pan on its own usually refers to a Saute Pan – not a frying pan.

Frying Pan

So Which One Is It?

Enamel pots are extremely durable and versatile kitchen tools, but they also need to be properly maintained and restored. Enameled cast iron can become worn or damaged during use, so restoring enameled cast iron becomes an important topic.

    The sizzling plate is designed to retain heat, allowing the food to stay sizzling hot when it is served.  They usually consist of sizzling iron plate or stainless steel plates that are heated to high temperatures and then placed on a wooden or metal base to protect the tabletop.  The sizzling sound of the steak as it makes contact with the induction sizzling plate not only creates an enticing sound but also helps lock in the juices and flavor of the meat.