Cooking Pot Set with Lids – Luxury Premium 5 Piece Imperial Style Deep Casserole Pots with Matching Metal Lids, Strong Side Handles, Silver Finish, Round Cooking Pots for Boiling, Simmering, Stewing, Rice, Curries, Soups & Family Kitchen Cooking

5 Piece Imperial Cooking Pot Set

This imperial cooking pot set is a five-piece silver cookware set in the traditional imperial style: wide, rounded casseroles with domed lids and side handles. Its size guide photo lists the pieces: a large, medium and small casserole, each with its lid, a deep pot and an extra lid that fits the deep pot.

The wide casseroles suit stews, rice and curries, and the deep pot boiling, soups and stock.

Key features of the imperial cooking pot set

• 5 pieces: as listed on the size guide photo.
• 3 casseroles: large, medium and small, with lids.
• Deep pot: with its own extra lid.
• Domed lids: with a top knob.
• Side handles: on every pot.
• Silver finish: imperial style.

What is in the set

• Large casserole with lid
• Medium casserole with lid
• Small casserole with lid
• Deep pot
• Extra lid that fits the deep pot

Which pot for which job

Use the casseroles for stews, rice and curries that cook gently with the lid on, and the deep pot for boiling pasta, potatoes, soups and stock.

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 imperial cooking pot 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 imperial cooking pot 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 imperial cooking pot set keeps its shine.

Who it is for

Cookware like the imperial cooking pot 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 imperial cooking pot 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 (3 casseroles, deep pot, extra lid)
• Casseroles: large, medium, small
• Lids: domed, with knobs
• Handles: side handles
• Finish: silver

Imperial Cooking Pot Set questions

What is in the set? Three casseroles with lids, a deep pot and an extra lid for it.

Does the deep pot have a lid? Yes, the extra lid fits it.

What style is it? Traditional imperial style, wide and rounded.

What can I cook in it? Stews, rice, curries, soups and stock.

Looking for more like this imperial cooking pot set? Browse the full aluminuim pots collection or the rest of the Tabard Aprons shop. To learn more, see this overview of cookware.