Hand Hammered Copper Cookware Sets

Hammered copper utensils are used in all traditional, professional and chef kitchens. These cookwares exists almost for centuries, as this was the only metal known and used by man more than 10,000 years ago. Since prehispanic times this hammering technique is carried till today. Hard hammering is also an ancient tradition of treating metal cookwares and especially this procedure was done over these utensils. This was actually an authentic way to get the most out of the metal and one can acquire high quality piece of cookwares. Hammered copper cookwares are made by hand and are a prefect example of workmanship. These hard hammered copper kitchenwares are not only beautiful and functional but also are original forms of utensils.

Hand hammered copperwares are incomparable conductor of heat and each piece are a work of art that provides its users both performance and beauty. These hammered kitchen tools are used for predictable heating even at high temperatures. This is the only metal in comparison of other metals made and used for cooking has more heat conductivity. This metal is ten times the heat conductivity of stainless and glass, and aluminum twice. Hammering makes these cookwares stronger and durable that can withstand for a longer period of time. With the hammered copper cookwares one can easily prepare recipes like stewing beef, lamb, chicken or vegetables. These cookwares are idle for gas or electric cooktops.

Copper is expensive and utensils made of this metal are valued all over the world. A normal pot or a hammered one might require retinning and this process also adds up to the cost of the cookware. After the purchase the maintenance of this metal is one of the reasons to achieve perfect cooking results. The copper pots and pans if not cleaned properly will affect the food and the people eating the meals. Here are some of the tips and tricks to clean and maintain these hammered kitchenwares.

Cleaning Tips:
In order to protect it from tarnish, most of these cookware is shipped with a layer of lacquer over it. This lacquer can melt if used while cooking, which can damage your stove and cause horrible stains on your cookware. Remove the lacquer by boiling the cookware in a mixture of 1 cup of baking soda for every 2 gallons of water.

A layer of lacquer is applied over the utensil to protect it from tarnish. If this layer is not removed it will start melting at the time of cooking and can seriously cause stains on the stove and the cookware. Lacquer can be removed easily with the following procedure: Mix 1 cup soda in 2 gallons of boiling water and put the utensil in the water. This will remove the lacquer from the hammered copper cookware.

Do not use harsh washing powder or rough material to clean the utensil, as sharp washing will damage the lining of your cookware. Copper kitchenwares are always lined with a lot of materials like stainless steel, tin, or silver. This is done as to prevent the reaction of the toxic metal which mixes with the food during cooking process. Hence use of abrasive cleaners will certainly remove the lining which prevents the toxic metals to leech into our body.

Do not wash these cookwares in the dishwasher as it will cause it to degrade quickly. The best way to wash it is to rinse it in the warm water with mild dish soap.

Water droplets from washing can cause unsightly streaks and stains on your cookware. Dry your pots and pans thoroughly with a soft cloth after washing. These utensils must be dried very quickly after washed, if not done it will cause stains on the cookware. After washing thoroughly dry copper pots and pans with a soft cloth.