Copper is as sensitive as it is expensive. Therefore cooking techniques and certain ingredients are important to note. If you’re not careful your cooking may have a slightly more metallic taste to it than it should. Copper leaching into your food is not the worst case unless you’re frequently ingesting amounts of it.

Here are a few ways to ensure a satisfactory experience when cooking with copper cookware:

Opt for High Quality

Most Copper cookware comes lined with either stainless steel, tin, or nickel. Pure copper is rather left to those who are experienced and well-versed in cooking with copper. This is because pure copper has a few considerations that come into play when cooking. whereas lined copper cookware has a more versatile use and is still beginner-friendly.

Have your ingredients prepped

With its ability to heat up quickly, you reduce cooking time significantly. This means everything happens slightly faster than normal. So it is good to have your ingredients prepared and ready to go.

You should also note that your pan must always have something in it when placed on the stove to heat up. You will melt away your lining if you leave it on the stove to heat up without, an oil base or even butter.

Cook with medium to high heat

If you are new to cooking with copper, it is best to start on a slightly lower heat so that you can get used to the copper idiosyncrasies.

Use the right utensils

Copper is a sensitive metal and therefore can be damaged easily if not correctly looked after and used. Using either silicone or wooden utensils will ensure that you do not scratch your copper cookware and damage it. However over time when the lining does start wearing out you can have it replaced or repaired. Try to make sure this is only the case because of wear and tear and not because you were not cautious with your utensils and cleaning.

Copper is expensive therefore it is fundamental to know that if you’re willing to spend that money you should care for it well and it will perform and last long, making your investment worth it.

Copper in the oven? Yes

The heat of the oven will not affect the copper cookware as long as there is water in the food that can keep the temperature of the pan at a standard boiling point.

Induction tops

Copper does not work with induction tops as they are a nonmagnetic material. Therefore any copper cookware and those with aluminum or nonmagnetic stainless steel cores can’t interact with the electric field of the induction top.

What you can cook in copper pans

Copper is perfect to use when you need good searing, sauteing, cooking sauces, and or jams.

However, when making a sauce, avoid using acidic ingredients to prevent a reaction with copper.

Post Cooking Care

Cleaning your copper cookware is not that difficult, you just need to follow the basics:

Read more on our complete guide to cleaning and caring for your copper cookware

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1. It’s durability

Purchasing cookware for your home should be an investment and therefore the durability of the utensils you are buying needs to be considered. Copper, once worked becomes extremely tough and was even used in ancient times to make weapons and tools. In a kitchen, cookware must be durable as it is used heavily. Cooper’s hard-wearing properties and its natural corrosion resistance ensure your copper pots, pans and cookware will last you for many years. Copper cookware is built to last you a lifetime and will never need to be replaced allowing you to enjoy your cookware forever.

2. It’s beautiful to look at

It’s hard to argue that copper cookware doesn’t look beautiful on both the stovetop and the dinner table. Cookware made from copper is not only practical but also stylish thanks to its burnished shine that’s able to elevate any kitchen’s interior. Copper is popular in modern interiors but is also a staple in traditional homely kitchens making it a perfect way to combine trendy and timeless in your home kitchen. Its unique beauty allows you to display your cookware as decor items when not in use.

3. It’s easy to clean

Contrary to popular belief copper cookware is extremely easy to clean and care for. It can be easily cleaned with just soap and water and if it becomes tarnished simply soaking a dish towel in lemon juice, applying table salt on top of it and rubbing the pot will quickly get rid of those troubling spots. Copper’s conductivity also means you don’t need to cook with high heat ensuring you won’t have to scrap off burnt food from your cookware.

4. It’s easy to handle

The weight of copper cookware is also a benefit for home cooking as it will sit securely and safely on your stove and isn’t very heavy to lift.

5. It has a higher conductivity than other cookware

Copper allows heat to spread evenly throughout the cooking surface stopping some areas from becoming hotter than others. For home cooks, this means your food is less likely to burn and stick to the bottom of your pot or pan. This evenly spread higher conductivity rate also means your copper cookware has better heat retention, which can result in you using less electricity or gas when cooking your meals. Copper cookware is also perfect for temperature-sensitive dishes as its conductivity allows it to respond to heat changes quickly and enables you to regulate the temperature easily.

6. It has health benefits

Copper has anti-bacterial qualities and is also an essential trace mineral, this mineral is crucial for a healthy diet. This means when you boil water and cook food in copper cookware your meals can be slightly infused with this mineral which comes with many health benefits. Introducing copper into your kitchen isn’t only a functionality and aesthetic choice but also a healthy lifestyle choice.  

To experience all the benefits of cooking with copper at home explore Mauviel’s extensive range of beautiful handmade copper cookware crafted in France. When purchasing these exquisite pieces of copper cookware you are investing in cookware that will last you a lifetime, allowing you to pass it down from generation to generation. Copper cookware will ensure your family has many opportunities to enjoy beautiful meals and create special memories.

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Many cookware sets, can be difficult to navigate. Many people don’t know what each pot or pan’s purpose in a set is. The material factor plays a role too as many cookware sets are priced according to material quality and the brand.

Consider the following factors when purchasing a set:

• How well the material of the set will conduct heat
• The cost and if that cost is justified
• Longevity and durability
• Material reactions
• Cleaning and maintenance
• Cooking sources

Once you know what’s most important, buying will be quicker and simpler.

Most commonly, the smaller cookware sets come in 3’s or 5’s; larger ones range from 8 to 10 pieces. Mainly comprised of your standard saucepan, a small casserole pot, and a casserole pot one size bigger. Your set of 8 would include two frying pans and two saucepans with one Dutch oven. These typically have different combinations of pots and pans as certain types perform more than one purpose or solely one main purpose.

Generally, your most common cookware sets are made up of the following:

Saucepan

If you’re cooking something that is mainly liquid, this pot comes with a lid and works suitable for this kind of food. Great for simmering, stewing and even making soups. Because of its shape, it will heat and cool down quickly. Whether it’s stainless steel or enameled cast iron.

There are a multitude of different foods that can be made in a saucepan.

Frying pan

When you need something cooked quickly, a frying pan is a good choice to have. You can make quick stir fries or even deep-fried foods. Most frying pans do not have lids and therefore it can limit your cooking capabilities. However, it still has a good range of quick easy meals that can be made.

Stockpot

A good stock pot is necessary in all kitchens. Stockpots are deep pots that allow you to cook whole foods and fit them in the pot directly. you can fit a whole chicken or spaghetti and other pasta without worrying about spillage because the pot is deep.

Casserole pot

Every cooking enthusiast should own a casserole pot that is extremely versatile and can cook for large gatherings. The best material for a casserole would be cast aluminum or cast iron. Indulge in cooking an array of different delicacies.

Dutch ovens

These pots are stove and oven-friendly making them an extremely desirable piece of kitchen equipment. In slow cooking and achieving a perfect sear, the Dutch oven retains heat exceptionally well. You can use this pot.

Research what your best cooking tools would be for the specific meals that you prepare on a regular. This helps you understand what pots and pans perform what tasks and how important they are to have in your specific kitchen. You can always buy them individually if they’re not all sold in a set. This being said many standard cookware sets are worthy because they cater to most common cooking practices, but curated sets are more specific to you and your cooking.

These are some additional pots and pans to consider:

• A skillet – sometimes also referred to as a frying pan, is a pan that can be categorized as an all-purpose one. Usually, you have a choice of stainless steel, cast iron, or nonstick. Each serves a different purpose – Stainless steel is the most versatile, cast iron is best for various heating sources from your stove to oven, and nonstick is for your delicate foods.
• A Wok – because of their size and structure you can cook a multitude of things in it. Woks vary in size and weight, make sure to measure your stove size and match the wok to it. Cook everything from stirfry to noodles and enjoy the excellence of this pan
• Saute pan – for cooking something with especially high heat, this is your pan. perfect for basting and cooing anything with techniques that build flavor with constant movement. stainless steel is your best material for a saute pan.

These are the various pieces that make up a cookware set, you can build your own or buy one or more to create a limitless variety of cookware options for yourself. You now have the necessary knowledge of what essentials you need and how to go about purchasing cookware sets. Just follow the basic considerations and it should make shopping much easier.

Cleaning your cookware set

There are various methods of cleaning cookware based on the material it is made of. Remember different textures and materials react differently to certain materials.

Care for your cookware sets as they can be quite pricey. Copper cookware is extremely delicate and we advise you invest in copperbril to clean and use light soaps and scrubbers to wash them. Stainless steel will most likely be your easiest to clean, it’s not very problematic, cast iron too, and then nonstick are urged to be cleaned gently to avoid scratching off the stick coating in the pan.

Visit Culinary Equipment for top-quality cookware that performs well. Choose from a wide selection of cookware options available today. You can even pop in and visit our showroom where our superb sales team will assist you further.

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