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Ceramic baking dish in the oven
Oven dishes are healthier than fried in oil. Every housewife who cares about the correct and rational nutrition of family members knows about this. The variety of materials from which the baking dishes are made is great: ceramics, cast iron, silicone, glass and Teflon. In this article, we will tell you why you should opt for ceramic baking utensils.
Ceramic baking dish: pros and cons
Ceramic baking dishes have a number of advantages:
- have thick walls, due to which the container heats up gradually and retains heat for a long time. This property allows meat or vegetables to “languish”, leaving a maximum of useful properties;
- the dishes are juicy due to the even distribution of heat during the cooking process;
- utensils do not require additional costs for special care. Ceramics are very easy to remove grease with conventional cleaning agents.
In addition to its advantages, ceramics still have some disadvantages:
- such dishes do not tolerate temperature extremes. Therefore, the mold cannot be immediately placed in a preheated oven;
- in comparison with other materials, ceramics are rather heavy and bulky. If a chip appears, then its further use will be already unsafe.
How to choose ceramic ovenware?
The ceramic tableware market today is so diverse that it can confuse and make the process of acquiring it quite laborious. To make the task easier, we will give a few tips and recommendations that will allow you to make the right choice:
- baking attributes should be, first of all, practical, easy to use;
- look at the shape you like the most, which will look aesthetically pleasing. Such dishes can be served on a festively served table along with the dish;
- for cooking meat dishes, volumetric rectangular shapes with lids are more suitable;
- Please note: ceramic dishes for the oven must meet all safety requirements and international standards, do not contain dyes and harmful substances;
- Select the size of the mold according to the priority of cooking whole or portioned dishes.
Ceramic ovenware for baking in the oven will make it possible to cook deliciously and delight your loved ones with healthy and delicious homemade food.