Limited storage, check these pots and pans!
By Editor Team | May 27, 2022
Everyone loves organized things but not everyone has a big kitchen. Let’s admit it: most of use never get enough cabinet rooms from tons of kitchen tools these days. So, pots and pans that specifically designed to keep them arranged neatly are certainly welcomed.
Space-saving options vary widely from the variety of pieces of pots and pans, stack systems, materials of cookware to handle design. From the point of space-saving handle, these cooking sets can be generally divided into two groups: fix handle and detachable handle.
Commonly, the fixed-handled cookware comes in a full size but is created for stored more compactly to save cupboard storage. Some models have unusual designs, for example, flat lids or too low-profiled pans. However, the overall design is user friendlier.
The Pros: Easier to use. Sturdier, long and more snug handles. Bigger capacity and traditional shape — many models are full-standard sizes.
The Cons: Bigger footprint, need more storage. Not good for travelling or camping.
Recommended for: Small kitchens. Regular home cooks who love tidy kitchens.
The detachable- (or removeable-) handled cookware demands considerably less space to cook and store but sacrificing the ease of use. Many of these sets require very little space to store. It’s also perfect for travelling and transforming for a store container and a serveware.
The Pros: Extremely storage efficient. Easy to transport. Store foods in the fridge (for some models).
The Cons: Unaccustomed to use. Less capacity.
Recommended for: Occasional cooks. Very small kitchen and cabinet space. On-trips cooking: RVs, travel trailers and boats.
If you’re a regular or serious home cook who need effective cooking sets that helps solving your untidy or overcrowded storage, consider fix-handled cookware. Commonly, it’s user-friendlier than the detachable-handled type since having more ergonomic, firm and longer handles to comfortable grip and prevent burns. Moreover, many sets have traditional shapes and lids that make familiar to use as a kitchen workhorse.
If you have very a deficit storage, live in a small dorm or apartment or plan to cook in RVs, travels trailers or boat, the detachable-handled model is more suitable. For reaching the maximum space saving, look for the sets that can stack completely without losing any untapped spaces. The removable handles and flat-designed lids can vastly help, also.
Some models are helpfully designed for multitaskers because they can cook on stovetops, put in the ovens, use as serveware and store food to declutter the fridges directly.
However, the detachable-handle model can lose some convenience from their design. Typically, the riveted handles and traditional lids provide securer and more comfortable to hold, as well as firmly grip to maneuver.
Each stackable set has a different stackable method. Consider these stack mechanism and features before buying:
Some models are purposely designed for minimizing the footprint when packed, so they might come with peculiar designs, for example, more low-profiled pots, less sloped pans, flat lids or short awkward handles. Moreover, many sets offer deficit 1 or 2 universal lids to fit several pieces, which mightn’t be convenient for serious cooking.
If you want an extra-compact set, consider no-handle model with different pot sizes so that it can be stacked fittingly — no excess space is left above the pots and pans, like the Cristel Removable Handle collections.
Check if the stackable system — especially for nonstick sets — doesn’t cause any scratches, cuts or damages to the bottoms or sides of each piece. The good models should have additional devices, like tabs or racks, for letting every piece sit properly. Also, the secure lock that keeps the pans from moving can help avoid scratches each other.
The Cuisinart SmartNest is an excellent case for presenting the well-designed, stainless-steel nesting tabs that make all piece rest orderly.
The handles should have enough length for secure grip — not awkward and or too close to hold — to prevent harmful burning when cooking. For detachable-handled models, check if the handle can attach (or catch) the pan safely and tightly. The lids should be fit appropriately while the lid handle shouldn’t be too hot to grab, as well.
The T-fal Ingenio has a user-friendliest handle design — very secure and comfortable to grip and control.
However, if you’re worried about unbolted handles, consider the rivet-handled models instead.
The good sets should be practical and effective. They should have good quality construction, conductive materials and even heat distributional for pleasing good results like found in a regular set. Moreover, it should have suitable essential pieces to fulfill regular basis.
The Calphalon Space-Saving is highly recommended for serious cooks since offering the same impressive craft quality and cooking results like their standard versions, comparable to the Contemporary.
The Staub Stackable Set also keeps all characteristic features as their well-known Cocottes but offers a set of essential pieces, also recommended for cast-iron fans.
For travel-friendliness and camping cooking, the cooking sets shouldn’t only be stacked neatly but also nested into a super small pack. Some kits also offer a bag, secured chord or mesh for travelling and camping activities more handily.
If you’re plan to boat or RV trips, consider ones that is induction-ready or don’t forget to check the compatibility of your cookware and the burners in these vehicles. Choose marine-graded stainless-steel or metal if you’re plan to use on the boat or marine areas.
For nifty travelling, the Magma has various handy and functional sets that can be crammed into a tiny-sized pack, less than 1/2 cubic foot of space required.
Stackable cookware sets are an upcoming trend. For saving space, many of these have to sacrifice some conveniences and cooking ability to fulfil the purpose. However, they’re undeniably beneficial for space-limited dwellers, well-organized devotees or people who need muti-purpose vassels that can be used for cook, serve and sometimes store in the fridge.