@纳兰南汐在我们的厨房中, pots and pans are an integral part. From ancient times to the present, pots and pans have undergone various forms of evolution from simple pottery to modern stainless steel, from rough casseroles to delicate iron pots. However, when choosing to buy a pot, have you ever struggled with whether to buy a pig iron pot or a wrought iron pot? If you don't understand the difference, you may buy pots and pans that don't fit you, resulting in unpalatable and difficult stir-frying.
Before understanding the difference between pig iron and wrought iron, let's first understand what pig iron and wrought iron are. Although pig iron and wrought iron are both iron-carbon alloys, they have different carbon content. Pig iron has a carbon content of more than 2%, while wrought iron has a carbon content of less than 0.02%. This difference in carbon content leads to large differences in their physical and chemical properties.
Now let's compare the difference between pig iron pots and wrought iron pots in detail.
First of all, in terms of physical properties, pig iron pots have high hardness and are not easy to deform, while wrought iron pots are relatively soft and easy to forge. This also results in their different heat transfer speeds. Pig iron pans transfer heat slowly, so higher temperatures are required when stir-frying to achieve good cooking results. The wrought iron pot has a faster heat transfer speed and can transfer heat to food in a short time, which is suitable for rapid cooking or soup.
In terms of cooking effect, pig iron pot can produce a "charcoal roasting" reaction when stir-frying because of its high carbon content, so that the stir-fried dishes have a unique aroma. And wrought iron pot because of its low carbon content, so it will not have this aroma. In addition, the surface of the pig iron pan is rough, easy to absorb food residues and seasonings, and easy to clean. The wrought iron pot is not easy to absorb residues and seasonings because of its smooth surface, and it is more convenient to clean.
So, when choosing pots and pans, how should we choose?
First of all, we have to consider our own cooking needs. If you like "charcoal-grilled" aromas when stir-frying or stewed meats that require a long time to cook, then a pig iron pan may be more suitable for you. But if you prefer to cook easy-to-cook foods like vegetables, tofu, or when you need to cook food quickly, a cooked iron pot may be more suitable for you.
At the same time, we also need to consider the price factor. Generally speaking, the price of a pig iron pot will be cheaper than a cooked iron pan, and the price of a cooked iron pot will be higher. Therefore, if you have a limited budget when purchasing, you can consider choosing a pig iron pan; If you're not bad at money. Of course, the price is not the decisive factor, the most important thing is to choose the right pot and pan for you.
In addition to pig iron pots and wrought iron pans, there is also a common pot and pan material that is stainless steel. Stainless steel is an alloy steel that has excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, while the heat transfer rate is between pig iron and wrought iron. Therefore, stainless steel pots and pans are suitable for cooking all types of dishes, and they are easy to clean and maintain. However, the price of stainless steel pots and pans is usually higher than that of pig iron and wrought iron pots.
Whether it is a pig iron pan or a wrought iron pan, it can be eaten as a daily wok. However, coated pots are not recommended for everyone.
Coated pot is a kind of pot with a coating on the surface, which has the advantages of non-stick, beautiful and easy to clean, so it is loved by many consumers. However, coated pots also have some disadvantages and potential hidden dangers. First of all, the coating of the coating pot is not resistant to high temperature, generally at about 260 ° C will begin to decompose, and the temperature of the stir-fry will often exceed this limit. If used improperly, such as scraping the coated pan with a shovel or metal cookware, it will cause the coating to fall off, which will not only affect the lifespan of the pan, but the peeled coating may be carried into the body by food, causing health effects.
Moreover, the price of coated pots is often several times or even more than ten times higher than that of iron pots, but the service life is not long. Generally speaking, the service life of coated pots is about 1-2 years, while the service life of iron pots can reach more than 10 years. In addition, the safety of the iron pan is also higher, and there will be no hidden dangers such as coating peeling. Once the coating of the coated pot comes off, the pot no longer has non-stick properties, and the service life of the pot will also be affected. If the coating is removed if it is used improperly, the pot can no longer be used and a new pot needs to be replaced, which is also a waste.
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