Oven Pot: All the Advantages in the Kitchen

You can use regular gas burners, without turning on the oven. How much does a pot-oven cost and how does it work?

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OVEN POT

A valid alternative to the oven, which also means savings while ensuring high-quality cooking. The oven, or even the pot oven, uses the gas flame, and avoids the use of the oven, household appliance very expensiveBut how does the oven work? And how should you use it? And how much does it cost and where can you buy it?

HOW TO USE THE OVEN POT

Among the various ultra-modern and technologically advanced tools, Italian housewives always prefer the oven pot as their culinary accessory. Already familiar to our grandmothers, it is a unique round kitchen utensil, featuring a central opening and perfect for cooking delicious sweet and savory dishes on a standard gas burner without turning on the oven . Thanks to a special cooking system, we can even do without the oven to cook delicious ring cakes and flavorful potatoes.

READ ALSO: The recipe for making a donut at home with the oven pan

HOW THE OVEN POT WORKS

The oven pot is made up of three parts: the flame spreader, which is placed between the flame and the pot to ensure even heat distribution, the central body with the hole in the center, and the lid with small holes through which air passes for optimal cooking of the food and to see what is happening inside during cooking.

WHAT TO COOK WITH THE OVEN POT

You can cook all types of foods, sweet and savory, with or without leavening, from chicken and potatoes to bundt cake, from bread to croissants : each dish will take on the classic characteristics of oven cooking.

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PERFECT COOKING WITH THE OVEN POT

The average cooking time with a toaster oven is similar to that of an oven. The toaster oven should be placed on a medium burner. First, coat the pan with a light layer of butter or oil to prevent food from sticking and burning. Then, once the food is placed inside, season with salt and spices and close the lid. Cook on high heat for the first 5 minutes, then on low heat. This will ensure the food forms a golden crust on the outside and stays soft on the inside.

WHERE TO BUY THE OVEN POT

You can purchase the oven pot at kitchen and home accessory stores or online. The price ranges from 10 to 18 euros.

And to learn more, don't miss this video recipe which explains, step by step, how to prepare a delicious breakfast donut with the oven pot :

HOW TO CHOOSE THE OVEN POT

To choose the right type of oven pan to buy, start with your intended use. For example, for outdoor spaces, or even for camping, the most suitable oven pan is a cast iron model. If you enjoy collecting, there are many vintage models. Aluminum oven pans are the most affordable.

RECIPES TO PREPARE WITHOUT TURNING ON THE OVEN:

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