When you choose a roaster or roasting pot, you unlock a variety of cooking methods. These pots are especially well-suited for searing, braising, and steaming.
Braising
Braising involves searing meat in a little fat, followed by slow cooking on the stovetop or in the oven with added liquid and a lid at a low temperature. Searing creates intense roasting aromas that are absorbed by the liquid during braising. Slow braising at low heat makes the meat tender and juicy. The best cookware for braising are roasters or roasting pots with low walls, ample searing surface, and a tight-fitting lid. You’ll get excellent results with an energy-efficient and calibrated pot base like the CookStar® base from the Original-Profi Collection®, which ensures optimal heat distribution.
Steaming
Steaming (or "dünsten" in German) refers to gently cooking moisture-rich foods like vegetables, fruit, light meats, or fish in a covered pot with very little fat or liquid at a moderate temperature (about 158–208°F). This method helps preserve the ingredients' natural flavors, as well as most of their vitamins, minerals, and colors. The best cookware for steaming are roasting pots or roasters with a lid, low walls, and sufficient capacity and diameter. Cookware that's too small or lacks a lid—like frying pans, sauté pans, or woks—is not ideal for steaming.