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The kitchen has always been the center of a home, but now as summer approaches, the kitchen will be coming alive as we get ready for comfort food that takes time to prepare. There are times when home cooks want to achieve something but must struggle with the limitations of their cookware, such as a burned bottom on a delicate white sauce or unevenly processed seasonal curry. The challenge can be made more difficult when cooking with cookware that results in hot spots or reacts adversely to acidic ingredients. Cooking should be an enjoyable experience and one that is completely stress free as a result of the difficulty of cooking with poor quality cookware.
At craftsman’s, cooking is a collaborative experience, and the relationship between the chef's objectives and the cookware's performance represents this connection. Cooking is much more than pouring hot water into a pot; it is how you change raw ingredients into finished food with the help of utensils that behave as if they are part of the preparation; hence, the triply stainless steel sauce pot is the perfect choice for creating a bridge between commercial-level accuracy and personal, soulful home cooking.
The ancestry of the hearth and the development of the pot have their origins prior to the invention of modern metals; in fact, the way we used to prepare meals before the creation of iron was through simmering large pots over an open flame. Prior to the rise of modern metalworking, simmering was performed as a community-based tradition based largely on the uncertainty of the usage of open fires and pottery made from thick clay. The use of bronze and/or copper were a great advancement in the way humanity has cooked with fire; as the materials were less porous and able to withstand extreme temperature changes better than earlier earthen bowl-type cooking vessels. The use of these early-style cooking pots required constant attention while being used, either through the metallic leeching of the cooking vessel into the broth, or cracking due to extreme temperature changes. The knowledge that the quality (palatability) of the food being cooked is connected to the quality of the cooking pot used, was most likely much greater within this time frame, than what we would consider to be reasonable today. As the techniques of cooking spread from the rural outside fires to the more structured kitchens in the royal courts, it became increasingly evident that there was a need for a stable and non-reactive cooking material as a cooking vessel.
The process of achieving 'the purest flavour' through history has given rise to the invention of stainless steel - a material that has changed the food industry forever by providing surfaces that do not oxidize or change the soul of a sauce. In addition to being a means of heating food; the invention of the stainless steel sauce pot was a cultural achievement in the quest for culinary perfection; allowing for flavours to be unaltered and for textures to achieve silkiness previously only possible with considerable manual labour.
The Science of Simmering and the Triply Revolution
The heated debate surrounding the performance characteristics of various cookware has become commonplace in modern kitchens. Today's typical home cook may clarify this debate by confirming who prepares their meals most effectively between using a traditional stainless steel pot and an advanced engineered triply built pot (also referred to as “triple bonded," or “triple ply").
While many cooks are enticed by the lightweight characteristics of single ply aluminum, they quickly learn that single ply aluminum can warp easily, cannot withstand cooking with anything acidic or alkaline, and has limited heat retention. A traditional cast iron pot provides excellent heat retention, but its overall weight and construction make it difficult to make rapid temperature adjustments when cooking sauces. Given these facts, it is easy to see why the triply built stainless steel sauce pot has become the most desirable cookware for both amateur cooks and professional chefs. Because the triply built pot uses a high conduction aluminum center core between two layers of durable heat resistant (food grade) stainless steel, the aluminum's ability to evenly distribute heat prevents the development of "hot spots" causing the sauce to become ruined due to excessive heating of the sauce.
By using this design, the heat will be distributed throughout the entire surface of the sauce pot so that the food will be evenly heated from all directions. While a pan made of only one layer would heat faster, it would give up the durability and flavor benefits provided by a high-quality, triply stainless steel sauce pot because those benefits come from the extended period of even heating provided by a tri-ply construction.
The craftsmanship of Tawa Technology Made Easy
At craftsman we believe that the kitchenware we manufacture should bring together aesthetics and functionality in an uncompromising way. The level of craftsmanship we put into our triply stainless steel tawa has a similar level of quality in every piece of stainless steel sauce pot we make. We have taken a traditional method of making pots by hand, and used modern technology to develop what we call "the spirit of hand," while still ensuring top quality workmanship. Fingerhold the saucespot will be surprised how well balanced the handle creates perfect ergonomics for each individual user. The use of our triply stainless steel tawa technology ensures that our sauce pot has a flat bottom that makes for a smooth transition from the pot to any cooking surface, either an induction cooktop or gas stove.
This stainless steel sauce pot inherits from the same bloodline as our triply stainless steel tawa, so not only has incredible structural integrity, but also features a mirror finish on the interior, which means both that food will not stick, and it will not require any toxic coatings. By using a craftsman stainless steel sauce pot, you are helping to preserve an impressive history of metallurgical innovation every time you make a sauce or cook with them. Just as we revere the artistry of creating a fine art piece, we approach the manufacturing process of a triply stainless steel tawa with absolute precision to ensure that triply stainless steel tawa principles of durability and thermal properties are evident in every simmer and boil. This commitment to the triply stainless steel tawa standard will therefore, allow our sauces and tawa to remain resilient in this field of work while being available and affordable for those who enjoy the culinary arts at home. The influence of the triply stainless steel tawa on the cooking performance of our pots will also ensure that those cooking with them experience a cooking task turning from simply having to be done to being an experience in and for themselves through their cooking. By purchasing a craftsman stainless steel sauce pot, you will be supporting the triply stainless steel tawa heritage and providing yourself with lifelong quality through unparalleled consistency in the performance of your products.
Cultivating a Life of Culinary Confidence and Sensory Delight
When we revisit that imagined space of a kitchen filled with delightful seasonal aromas, it's clear that the proper tools are an unseen partner to many cherished experiences around food. From the traditional cooking hearth to the exceptional contemporary craftsman stainless steel sauce pot, there are numerous advances that have contributed to making this item an exemplary example of craftsmanship and the evolution of triply technology. By selecting an object such as this, that embodies both the artistry of craftsmanship and the functionality of triply technology, you are not just purchasing an item but are also taking back your time and your palate.
We encourage you to experience for yourself the value that true quality can bring to your cooking; just one quality stainless steel sauce pot can create a new reason to celebrate at every meal. Browse our entire site today to select the perfect item to enhance your culinary creations and begin your legacy of flavor.
