Discover the world of pots and pans with Fissler's comprehensive pot guide. Here you will find everything you need to know about selecting, caring for, and using pots, roasting pans, and other cookware so that you can make the best choice for your kitchen. Find inspiration, useful tips and tricks, and learn about the quality features of good pots and pans.
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Stainless steel pots: Durable and Versatile
Fissler stainless steel pots are made of high-quality, rustproof 18/10 stainless steel and are extremely robust. They are ideal for everyday cooking and score points with their even heat distribution. Thanks to their high heat resistance, they are suitable for cooking, braising, and steaming a wide variety of foods. They are also dishwasher-safe and particularly easy to care for.
Stainless steel pots are particularly suitable for:
Roasting pans and casserole dishes are ideal for preparing delicious stews on the stove and in the oven. In addition to stewing, these types of pots can also be used for gentle steaming and even baking.
Thanks to their low sides, casseroles are ideal for sauces, small vegetable dishes, or gently braising food.
With their high sides and often a special spout, milk pots are perfect for heating milk or preparing delicate creams and sauces.
The rounded edges and flat shape make sauté pans perfect for tossing vegetables, reducing sauces, or gently sautéing.
Thanks to their large volume, soup pots are ideal for soups, stews, and slowly simmering broths.
With their high sides and often integrated strainer insert, spaghetti pots make it easier to cook and drain pasta.
These pots are ideal for gently steaming or cooking vegetables, often with a matching steamer insert.
When choosing a new pot, the first things to consider are the body, base, lid, and handles.
A good pot is heavy and robust. High-quality stainless steel, identified by the designation 18/10 (18% chromium, 10% nickel, 72% steel), is ideal. It is rustproof, particularly easy to clean, hygienic, and dishwasher-safe. Conical pot shapes allow for space-saving stacking (e.g., the Fissler Phi Collection series). In good pots, the bottom and sides are firmly connected without any cavities. Inside, the transition from the bottom to the sides should be rounded so that cooking spoons or whisks can reach everywhere.
High-quality bases are made of stainless steel and contain an aluminum core that is completely enclosed. The aluminum serves as an important heat conductor and should not be exposed, as it will wash out permanently in the dishwasher, causing white spots to appear on the base. Thick bases with an aluminum core ensure optimal heat absorption, distribution, and storage. After heating on the hob, the base of the pot must always lie flat—this saves energy and time when cooking. It is essential to check the suitability of the stove, as not every pot is suitable for induction, for example.
Tight-fitting lids keep heat and liquid in the pot. This preserves flavors and saves energy. Glass lids allow you to keep an eye on the food. There are also lids that are concave, i.e., curved inward, so that the rising steam drips back into the pot, making the food even more flavorful and juicy (for example, in the Original Pro Collection® from Fissler).
When it comes to handles, you can usually choose between stainless steel and plastic. It is important that the handles are firmly attached to the pot body, fit comfortably in your hand when cooking, and do not get hot. Stainless steel handles are dishwasher and oven safe. Plastic handles are not suitable for use in the oven due to the high temperatures (up to max. 80°C). They can be cleaned in the dishwasher, but the colors may fade over time. Therefore, pots with plastic handles should only be placed in the dishwasher occasionally and not on a regular basis.
If the basic elements such as the base, handles, and lid are right, there are other extras in the different pot series that make cooking even easier:
