The saucepan is usually smaller in size than other similar containers
A saucepan is a metal vessel that is used to make stews and cook food . The term derives from saucepan , a container or kitchen utensil.
General characteristics
The saucepans have handles for easy handling and also have lids . They have a cylindrical structure, in which the ingredients of the preparations to be made are deposited.
There are other containers that are similar to saucepans, such as pots and kettles . However, saucepans are characterized by having little depth compared to the rest of the objects that are used for similar purposes.
Casserole chicken is a recipe that is usually prepared in these vessels. Typically, the chicken is first cut into pieces, which are sealed in a pan. Then they are placed in the saucepan with onion, bell pepper and garlic and all the ingredients are covered with tomato sauce. The saucepan is finally left on the heat for about thirty minutes.
Care and precautions
Below we will see some tips to care for and maintain saucepans, focusing mainly on those made of stainless steel . This material is ideal for use in the kitchen, as it withstands very high temperatures. However, it has its weak point: food sticks easily, something that almost never happens in a non-stick container.
When we first buy a saucepan, it is normal for us to find some adhesive labels on its surface, which leave traces of glue when we remove them. We must not only remove them before the first use, but also use hot water and detergent to ensure that the saucepan is absolutely clean. The diameter of the stove (also called burner ) should always be equal to or smaller than that of the container.
Before starting to cook certain dishes, it is common that we need to heat the saucepan so as not to pour the ingredients directly onto the cold metal . However, it is recommended to place at least a splash of oil on the base, especially if we are going to leave the container on the heat for more than a few seconds. After removing the saucepan from the heat, we must place it on a surface suitable for heat, and away from any material that can melt, such as plastic bags.
To prevent the saucepan from staining, it is important to always keep it clean. It is advisable to wash it as soon as it cools, which is why it is not advisable to leave food inside for a long time. If we take it to the sink when it is still hot and pour cold water on it, we run the risk of deforming it. Although stainless steel is a very resistant material, we should not use very abrasive sponges, as they can leave scratches.
The pot
It is important to note that the saucepan is not only used in the kitchen . In several countries, it has become an instrument of protest : people hit pots and pans with spoons or other elements to make noise as a sign of disagreement.
The cacerolazo is a very common form of demonstration in Latin America
This type of demonstration is known as a cacerolazo or cacerolada . In Argentina , the cacerolazos carried out in December 2001 were decisive in leading to the resignation of the then president Fernando de la Rúa , who was forced to abandon his position due to popular pressure and the lack of support from the nation 's political forces. .
In the history of Chile we also find several examples of this type of demonstration using pots, such as in the early 1970s due to the economic crisis, in 1983 as a result of the Pinochet military dictatorship, in 2011 against the HidroAysén project. , in 2016 against President Michelle Bachelet and in 2018 to demand the resignation of Mayor Luis Mayol.