Spanish Paella Pan (choice of sizes)

Paella pans are a versatile and iconic piece of Spanish cookware, perfect for preparing the classic Spanish rice dish, paella. These shallow, round pans are typically made of cast iron or steel, and have two handles for easy maneuvering.  Don’t forget to season the pan before first use (instructions below).  And don’t forget to check out some paella recipes such as the ones with our “El Avion” spices..

Key features:
 -Even heat distribution: Paella pans are designed to provide even heat distribution, ensuring that the rice cooks evenly.
 -Large cooking surface: The wide, shallow base allows for plenty of room to cook rice, seafood, and vegetables together.
 -Versatile: Paella pans can be used for a variety of dishes, including stews, stir-fries, and even desserts.
 -Easy to clean: hand cleaning is recommended, as it is not dishwasher safe.

Using this paella pan requires practice and it will become more naturally non-stick with use. The steps to follow are:

 -Before using it for the first time, wash it with soap and water, rinse and dry it very well with a cloth.
 -To protect and promote the natural non-stick coating of the iron paella pan, it is recommended to cure it the first time and a maintenance cure when necessary if the food begins to stick.
 -Put on medium heat with a 1 cm layer of oil, preferably with a high smoke point (sunflower or coconut), making circular movements so that the oil is distributed on all sides including the edges.
 -When the oil begins to smoke, keep it for 3 minutes and turn off the heat. You can add some onions that you will throw away after.
 -Allow the oil to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the oil, and wash the pan with water,soap and a sponge

How to clean the Lacor iron paella pan

 -It is recommended to clean it by hand when it is cold, with hot water and a soft scouring pad (never use a metal scouring pad), preferably without using soap, as it can reduce the non-stick properties. Then, dry it very well.
 -In cases of persistent dirt, heat the iron paella pan with water coarse salt for 2 minutes on high heat to help remove it
 -Grease the paella with a few drops of oil before storage to avoid rusting.

If well cared for the pan will last a lifetime, Small color changes (yellow, brown or black) may appear in the pan that have no effect on its operation or safety.

Brand: Lacor
Origin: Spain
Dimensions: see product variation
Materials: Made from 100% natural iron, free of heavy metals and without non-stick coating. Suitable for induction, ceramic, gas and electric cookers. Handcrafted in Spain through a cold rolling process.

Lacor is a family business founded in 1949 in Bergara (Guipúzcoa, Spain) that has become an international benchmark in domestic and professional kitchenware, currently highly appreciated by the best chefs.   http://www.lacor.es/eng/