This diecast aluminium stockpot set is heavy-duty diecast aluminium with an interior non-stick ceramic layer and tempered glass lids. Cast aluminium is used here because it spreads heat evenly across the base instead of concentrating it in a hot ring over the burner, which is the single biggest cause of food catching in a thin pan.
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This durable and long-lasting casserole set is made of heavy-duty diecast aluminium. therefore equally distributes heat. Cooking with less fat is made possible by the interior non-stick ceramic layer.
The beautiful set has a tempered glass top for convenient viewing. Cooking with this set is possible on the majority of hob types, including induction hobs.
FEATURES
- Glass-lid non-stick saucepans.
- Two-handled.
- Maximum heat distribution is the design of heavy gauge cast aluminium.
- Stable, ultra-style not sticking coating.
- Glass lids with vents and temperature adjustments.
- Easy to clean.
- Appropriate for all stovetop hobs, excluding induction hobs.
Why Choose This Diecast aluminium stockpot set
The practical case for buying a diecast aluminium stockpot set as a set rather than piece by piece is that the sizes work together. You get a graduated range that covers a sauce for two through to a stock or a curry for the whole table, the lids fit their own pans, and the bases stack for storage. Buying individually tends to leave you with three pans of nearly the same size and nothing large enough when it matters.
Diecast aluminium stockpot set: Materials, Sizes and Features
The construction of this diecast aluminium stockpot set is what determines how it cooks. Heavy-gauge cast aluminium gives the thermal mass to hold a steady temperature rather than swinging with every adjustment of the burner, and the interior ceramic non-stick layer means food releases with far less oil than a bare pan needs. The tempered glass lids let you watch what is happening without lifting them and losing the heat and steam you have built up, which matters for rice and anything simmering.
Caring for Your Diecast aluminium stockpot set
Caring for a diecast aluminium stockpot set comes down to a few habits. Wash it by hand with a soft cloth or sponge rather than trusting it to a dishwasher every time, because dishwasher detergent is abrasive and dulls a non-stick surface over repeated cycles. Never use steel wool or scouring powder on the interior. If something has caught, soak it in warm water rather than attacking it, and dry the pan properly before stacking so moisture is not trapped between the bases.
Getting the Best From Non-Stick
Non-stick coatings last for years or for months depending almost entirely on how they are treated. Keep this diecast aluminium stockpot set to medium heat rather than full blast, because a dry non-stick pan left on a high burner is what degrades a coating fastest. Use silicone or wooden utensils rather than metal, which scores the surface and gives food somewhere to stick from then on. Let the pan cool before it goes anywhere near cold water, since thermal shock warps a base and a warped base never sits flat on a hob again.
Diecast aluminium stockpot set: Frequently Asked Questions
What is this diecast aluminium stockpot set made from?
Heavy-duty diecast aluminium with an interior non-stick ceramic coating and tempered glass lids.
Can I use it in the oven?
The pans are oven safe to around 150C, which covers finishing a dish off in the oven but not high-temperature roasting.
Is it dishwasher safe?
It is dishwasher safe, but hand washing will keep the non-stick surface in good condition for considerably longer.
What utensils should I use?
Silicone or wooden utensils. Metal utensils will scratch through the non-stick coating.
Does it work on my hob?
Check the hob compatibility on the individual product, as some sets in this range are suitable for induction and some are for gas, electric and ceramic hobs only.
More Diecast aluminium stockpot set Options
See the full non-stick pots range for other sizes, or browse all cookware. For guidance on safe cooking temperatures and reheating food properly, see the Food Standards Agency advice on cooking food safely.
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