There's always that slightly shy person, who never wants to be the center of attention, yet in every story they reveal themselves to have superpowers. Just like the superheroes in these tales, pot lids are often underestimated. Yet, behind every lid lies a wealth of potential.
Probably its greatest power is speed : simply placing a lid over your pot—or any other cooking implement—will significantly speed up the cooking/boiling time . The time saved is directly proportional to the energy saved. Furthermore, a lid can maintain the right humidity, thus "recycling" condensation , which returns to our food instead of evaporating.
As if that weren't enough, lids also help us with storage: say goodbye to cling film and start storing leftovers in the refrigerator with the lids we have. Remarkable, huh?
While lids can speed up cooking, they also slow down the cooling process , so you can always serve a nice hot dish at the table. And what's better than a good hot soup on a cold day? Probably just a second helping of the still-warm soup.
So, for cooking we're ready, for temperature and storage too, we just have to do a fit check: many Barazzoni brand lines are designer and the lids have been specifically studied and created by designers who, in addition to the aesthetic aspect, wanted to give them practicality and ergonomics , obviously matching them with the pot handles. An example: the 33 Carati .
Of course, each lid has its own unique function, like the My Pot line, which can be parked on the pot, making it a smart line, or the pressure cooker lids, essential for this type of cooking. Even glass lids have their appeal; thanks to their vent valve, you can see what you're cooking. In short, every pot has its own lid.
To sum up, here's why you should never underestimate the power of a lid:
- Speeds up cooking (with associated savings in time and energy)
- Maintains the temperature
- It is versatile, so much so that you can use it for storage in the refrigerator
- Beautiful and ergonomic
- Each lid has its own specific function
