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How to Use and Care for Copper Pots and Pans

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Copper pots and pans are loved for their quick cooking and even distribution of heat. Other than normal day to day cooking, copper pots and pans are often preferred for heat-sensitive recipes such as jam making and candy making.  Though copper pots and pans are on the expensive side, for those who love to use copper pots and pans it makes for a worthy investment. And contrary to the popular belief, copper pots are not at all difficult to take care of. The key here is to understand the material and work with it accordingly. Copper is a highly reactive metal and is not at all food safe. This is the reason why copper utensils should be lined with non-reactive metals such as tin, stainless steel, etc. also while purchasing copper pots or pans always ensure that the copper lining is intact and is not broken from anywhere. As a part of the aftercare of your copper-ware, always try to maintain this lining. Copper is a highly conductive metal and thus should be used sensibly. I...

How to Cook in and Care for Copper Utensils

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Apart from being super stylish copper also helps you with the cooking process as well since it is the second best metal after silver when it comes to the conduction of heat. The surface of copper utensils warm up quickly and stays that way for a longer duration. It also ensures a proper heat distribution and leads to a uniform cooking process. It means no burnt bits and you have more control over the cooking process.  Also contrary to the popular belief, copper is absolutely safe for cooking as long as it is lined with some sort of a non-reactive metal such as nickel, tin or stainless steel. Most of the copper cookware comes with a metal lining made from nickel, tin or stainless steel. Cook everything in your copper pan without thinking twice and the metal lining will keep your food safe.  But once you are done cooking , comes the more important part and i.e. cleaning it. There is this old rumor which still prevents people from getting and using copper ute...