Steel trays are extremely useful in any kitchen and on any dining area.
From food preparation to cooking and serving, there are steel trays for each step that can prove to be very handy.
Thin and flat steel trays can be used to dry-roast seeds, nuts and spices in the oven to add flavor and aroma to dishes.
They can also be used to conveniently toast bread and biscuits to bring back crispness if stale, or simply to add crunch. |
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Steel trays with higher rims can be used to bake hams, joints and whole birds and fish. They can also brown plenty of bones for stock-making and glaze root vegetables for a simple side dish. You can use the same steel trays for serving the cooked food items directly on the table too.
Appetizers can laid out on steel trays before being warmed in the oven or chilled in the refrigerator, then brought out to be served directly, saving you the time and effort to transfer the food bites from another receptacle. You can also prepare and serve drinks on round, high-rimmed steel trays.
The durability of steel is what allows the trays their versatility in withstanding almost any work conditions in the kitchen.
Steel is not only resistant to water and food stains, but is also scratch-proof and rust-proof. |
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Steel is also heatproof and freeze-proof, so these trays
will not warp or melt when in the oven and will not crack
when in the refrigerator or freezer, even for long periods
of time. Look for single-sheet steel trays with rounded or curved edges instead of those that are made with several pieces of steel welded together. The seamless trays are much easier to clean whether by hand or if you are using a dishwasher.
Buying a set of steel trays will prove to be a smart investment for any savvy and aspiring cook.
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