Aesthetic Appeal: Enamel cookware is prized for its aesthetic appeal, with a smooth and glossy finish available in a variety of vibrant colors. The potjie pot, in particular, adds a touch of rustic charm to the kitchen and dining table, making it a conversation piece for gatherings and meals.

Cooking Surface

When to Cook With a Pan 

Outdoor Cast Iron Dutch Oven

The first thing item on the agenda when purchasing a frypan is what size you should be looking for. Frypans generally range from 20cm up to 32cm in diameter. While 24cm is the most commonly purchased option, each option offers advantages based on your needs. As a general guide:

As for the skillet, you’ll get the option of a larger cooking surface with more cooking volume due to its slightly deeper depth. This makes it easier to cook large cuts of meat and batches of food.

While the drawbacks of using carbon steel cookware are few and far between, they do come with a slightly more complicated user manual than non stick or stainless steel pans.

Other reasons why professionals dislike using non-stick frying pan sets include the fact that they are not oven-friendly and can’t be used with metal utensils. The stainless steel pans from The Indus Valley are a great alternative to non-stick pans.