55cm enamelled paella pan

Enameled paella pans are identical to polished steel paella pans, but a layer of ceramic enamel is added to prevent them from rusting .

This is their biggest advantage over steel paella pans, as they don't rust and are very easy to maintain . This is why they are becoming increasingly popular with users.

These paella pans are suitable for all types of heat sources , whether wood, a paella burner, or a gas stove. In this case, they can also be placed in the oven to finish cooking, for example. They are not suitable for ceramic or induction hobs .

This item has a 2-year manufacturer's warranty .

Measures

• Top diameter: 55 cm
• Inner diameter: 48cm
• Handle-to-handle distance: 72cm
• Container height: 6cm

Portions of paella

The manufacturer recommends this paella pan for making rice for 14 people .

Instead, we will explain some more realistic measurements below, since the manufacturer always indicates the maximum capacity of the container.

Thin layer of rice: 4 servings

Middle layer of rice: 6 servings

Thick layer of rice: 16 servings

Recommendations

Before first use

This type of paella pan does not require any special treatment before first use, as it does not have any protective coating from the manufacturer.

Simply, we will need to remove any label that may be on its base.

Next, clean thoroughly with a scouring pad and soap.

While we cook the paella

When using paella in a preparation, there are different types of considerations that we must take into account.

First of all, we should never light the fire and put the paella pan on the heat if it's empty. Doing so could cause the paella to warp, as there's nothing to distribute the heat and it could overheat.

To prepare the sofrito, only use the center flame of the gas burner . Lighting the outer rings of the gas burner will very easily cause the paella pan to warp.

We should not use plastic items while preparing paella, as we could damage them.

We must keep in mind that, being made of iron, the entire paella pan will be very hot; it is recommended to use protective gear when handling the paella .

Maintenance of a polished steel paella pan

Since the enamel already protects the paella pan from oxidation, no maintenance with oil is necessary .

This paella pan is a little more delicate than the others, because if the enamel loses, it will be ruined and we will have to replace it.

It is recommended not to use metal scouring pads for cleaning.

Avoid, as much as possible, giving it strong blows that could cause the enamel to detach .

Recommended gas paella pans

For a gas paella pan to be suitable for a paella, it should always have a smaller diameter. Ideally, the paella pan should extend about 3 to 5 centimeters beyond the outermost ring of the gas paella pan.

Below are some Gas paella pans suitable for a 55cm paella :

• Traditional paella pan round tube: El Cid 400 of 40cm
• High power paellero : Gas paellero The Cid L-40 +GAS High Power 40 cm
• Premium paella pan :  Flames VLC T-380 38cm

Difference between types of paella

Currently, there are three types of materials used for making paella pans: polished steel or iron, enameled steel, or stainless steel.

Polished steel or iron paella pan

It is the traditional paella, the one that has always been used in Valencian paella, the one that our grandmothers used.

Advantages

They are more economical than other types of paella.

Greater robustness, they withstand impacts better as they do not lose their enamel coating.

Disadvantages

Since it's an iron utensil, we'll need to take extra care of our paella pans. Therefore, we should always clean them thoroughly, then dry them well and apply a layer of olive oil to prevent rust and spoilage.

Glazed paella

These are paella pans made of polished steel, just like the previous ones, but they have a ceramic enamel coating.

Advantages

Maintenance is simpler since they don't rust ; just wash the paella pan well and you're done. You save yourself the trouble of applying a layer of oil to prevent rust.

Disadvantages

They are more easily damaged . We must be more careful when transporting them or avoiding any accidental bumps.

Higher price than polished steel paella pans.

Stainless steel paella pan

Advantages

As their name suggests, the biggest advantage is that they do not rust and are also very resistant.

Disadvantages

They require that the fire be well distributed on their base, otherwise we will not have a homogeneous heat in our paella since stainless steel does not distribute the heat.

They are considerably more expensive than polished steel paella pans, and even more expensive than enameled ones.