7 ESSENTIAL COOKWARE
PIECES
Originally published by Tramontina USA, 2017
This list has every piece you need to run a well-rounded kitchen.
Cultivating a well-rounded collection of cookware pieces can be a daunting task. What are the best options? What covers the most common needs? When faced with the task of choosing the right cookware pieces for your kitchen, you may feel a bit overwhelmed by the multitude of choices available in the marketplace. You can simplify your cooking life by keeping the essential cookware pieces in your kitchen to handle almost any cooking need.
How much do you need to keep a happy kitchen? The magic number just might be seven – seven distinct pieces to cover you culinary bases and a little bit more. Check out this list of recommended Tramontina cookware pieces to make your kitchen a happy one!
2 Qt. Covered Sauce Pan
Providing excellent versatility, the 2 Qt. Sauce Pan has a wide range of functions in the kitchen, from making delicate sauces to heating up personal leftovers.
4 Qt. Covered Sauce Pan
This larger sized sauce pan has an even greater range of functions, from steaming vegetables, boiling pasta, or small batches of soup.
5 Qt. Covered Dutch Oven
The 5 Qt. Dutch Oven is a must-have for slow-cooking meats or making soups, stews, and chili. For maximum versatility, the Dutch Oven can also be used in the oven to roast whole chickens or large cuts of meat.
8 in. Non-Stick Fry Pan
The 8-inch pan is an integral part of any kitchen. It's perfect for sautéing a side of garlicky spinach or cooking some of those starchier foods that tend to stick. Its small size and non-stick surface conveniently allows you to whip up a quick batch of eggs without a messy clean-up.
10 in. Covered Sauté Pan
The wide, flat bottom of this pan gives you ample room for browning and crisping seasoned chicken thighs, while the straight, high walls help you fry them up splatter-free if you’re feeling a bit more gluttonous. The lid will also seal in nutrients and moisture to maintain all of the tasty flavors you’re creating.
10 in. Cast Iron Skillet
This sturdy pan will actually last you a lifetime. With superior heat retention, it’s great for searing steaks, and, once you get it good and seasoned, is perfect for baking flaky biscuits or sautéing any and everything your stomach desires.
10 in. Cast Iron Grill Pan
You don’t always want to brave the elements and fire up the grill. Luckily this pan is made for maximum heat retention that keeps your dinner warm, while the raised ridges channel away any excess oils you want to avoid. Oh, and you’ll get some pretty nice grill marks that will make you feel like it’s the 4th of July.
With these seven essential cookware pieces, you’ll be set to handle almost any tasty cooking challenge that comes your way!