5 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set with Lids
This 5 piece stainless steel cookware set brings five deep, round pots with matching lids and two side handles each. The table on the product photo, numbered 2 to 6, gives the sizes: 21 to 31.5cm across, holding 3.5 to 10 litres.
Five graduated sizes cover everyday cooking and bigger batches: boiling, simmering, soups, stews, rice and curries.
Key features of the 5 piece stainless steel cookware set
- 5 pots: 21cm to 31.5cm across.
- 3.5 to 10 litres: everyday to batch sizes.
- Matching lids: with a top handle.
- Side handles: two on each pot.
- Heavy base: as named in its title.
- Nesting: stack to save space.
Sizes from the photo
- No. 2: 21cm across, 12.5cm deep, 3.5 litres
- No. 3: 24cm across, 13.5cm deep, 5 litres
- No. 4: 26.5cm across, 14.5cm deep, 6 litres
- No. 5: 29cm across, 15cm deep, 8.5 litres
- No. 6: 31.5cm across, 16cm deep, 10 litres
Which pot for which job
Use the smaller pots for daal, vegetables and sauces, the middle sizes for curries and rice, and the largest for soups, stock and cooking for guests.
Before first use
Wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly before cooking for the first time, to remove any dust or residue from packing. Prepared like this, the 5 piece stainless steel cookware set is ready for the kitchen.
Cooking tips
Use a medium heat and let the metal warm up gradually, stir with wooden or silicone utensils, and match the burner to the size of the base so flames do not climb the sides. Cooked this way, food in the 5 piece stainless steel cookware set browns and simmers more evenly.
Cleaning
Let cookware cool before washing. Soak any stuck-on food in warm soapy water, use a soft sponge or nylon scourer, then dry fully to keep the silver finish bright. Cared for like this, the 5 piece stainless steel cookware set keeps its shine.
Who it is for
Cookware like the 5 piece stainless steel cookware set suits family kitchens, restaurants and takeaways, and anyone who cooks South Asian dishes in quantity. It also makes a practical gift for a new home.
Storage
Store cookware dry, with lids resting beside or loosely on top rather than sealed, so air can circulate. Graduated sizes nest inside each other to save cupboard space, which keeps the 5 piece stainless steel cookware set tidy between meals.
Cooking for a crowd
For a family gathering or an event, cook rice in one pot, a curry in another and daal or vegetables in a third, all at once on the hob or a gas burner. Matching pots also look smart carried to a buffet table with their lids on, keeping food warm until it is served.
Lids and steam
A lid traps heat and steam, so water boils sooner and rice and stews cook more gently. Tilt the lid slightly when simmering sauces, so they thicken without boiling over.
Lifting full pots
Use both side handles and oven gloves when lifting a full pot, and lift straight up rather than sliding it across the hob. Large pots full of liquid are heavy, so ask for a hand with the biggest sizes.
Planning meals ahead
Cooking once and eating twice saves time on busy weekdays. Make a double batch, cool the extra quickly and keep it covered in the fridge, or freeze it in portions for the week ahead.
At a glance
- Pieces: 5 pots with lids
- Sizes: 21, 24, 26.5, 29 and 31.5cm
- Capacity: 3.5 to 10 litres
- Handles: two per pot
- Material: stainless steel
5 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set questions
How many pots are in the set? 5, each with a lid.
How big is the largest? 31.5cm across and 10 litres.
How small is the smallest? 21cm across and 3.5 litres.
Do they stack? Yes, the sizes nest together.
Looking for more like this 5 piece stainless steel cookware set? Browse the full Stainless Steel collection or the rest of the Tabard Aprons shop. To learn more, see this overview of cookware.
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