How to choose an enamel pot?

When selecting an enamel pot, you need to start from core practical dimensions such as coating, pot body quality, and airtightness. You also need to combine usage requirements like capacity and compatibility with stoves, while taking into account brand reputation and safety. This way, you can choose a durable and suitable model. Specific methods are as follows:

1. Carefully examine the coating to match cooking needs ◦ Choose the right coating type: White enamel inner walls are smooth, mostly require no seasoning, are easy to clean, and are especially suitable for boiling soups and stewing vegetables, allowing you to clearly see the state of the ingredients; Black enamel inner walls are relatively rough, requiring seasoning and maintenance. After proper maintenance, the non-stick effect will get better and better, making them more suitable for high-temperature cooking scenarios such as frying, stir-frying, and roasting. ◦ Check the coating quality: Whether it's the inner or outer coating, choose those with uniform color and smooth surface. Carefully check for air holes, black spots, scratches, or Bump damage, especially the inner coating. If there is damage, food will come into contact with the cast iron base material, which not only tends to rust but may also affect health. In addition, if the trademark area is blackened, it is likely that the enamel layer here is too thin; try to avoid such products.

2. Control the pot body and details to balance durability and comfort ◦ Pot body base: Prioritize enamel pots with cast iron base material, as they have better heat conduction and insulation performance. You can weigh the pot body (heavier and more uniform texture under the same size is better), or check the bottom of the pot. High-quality models have thick and flat bottoms, ensuring even heating and avoiding local overheating that can cause food to burn at the bottom. At the same time, the pot rim should have no burrs or damage. This is an area prone to knock against during daily use, and a poor initial condition will affect the service life. ◦ Handle design: Prioritize handles that are firmly connected to the pot body and Not easy loosen, such as one-piece molding or high-temperature sintered fixed types. In addition, double-ear handles with widened and reinforced design are more stable, allowing you to steadily lift the pot when full of food and reducing the risk of slipping; if anti-scalding is emphasized, you can choose handles with good heat insulation, such as wooden or special materials, or use heat-resistant gloves.

3. Test airtightness to ensure cooking Effect A good airtight enamel pot can lock in steam and aroma, making ingredients softer and more flavorful after slow cooking. When selecting, cover the pot lid and press around the lid with your hand to check if there is any Upturned edge. If it fits tightly without Shake, it is better. You can also observe the pot lid; some high-quality models are designed with condensation beads or concave groove structures, which can promote steam condensation and reflux, further improving the stewing effect. Such designs can be prioritized.

4. Match capacity and stove to fit the usage scenario ◦ Determine the appropriate capacity: For single-person use or 1-2 people, choose a model with a 18-20cm diameter; for a family of 3-4 people, a 22-24cm diameter is a practical size, easily accommodating whole chickens, ribs, and other ingredients; for group meals or stewing large amounts of ingredients, you can choose a large-diameter model of 26cm or above. ◦ Confirm stove compatibility: Modern kitchen stoves are diverse, so pay attention to the compatible types marked on the enamel pot when purchasing. Prioritize models that are compatible with multiple stoves such as gas stoves, induction cookers, and ovens to avoid being unable to use after changing the stove, thus enhancing usage flexibility.

5. Recognize brands and safety to avoid substandard risks Substandard enamel pots may have hidden dangers of excessive heavy metal content, so choose products from regular brands. Their production processes are more guaranteed, and labels and instructions are complete. At the same time, regular brands have more perfect after-sales service. If quality problems such as coating Fall off occur later, you can get corresponding maintenance or return/exchange guarantees. If the budget is limited, you can choose cost-effective options like NetEase Yanxuan.