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Pot Guide

Discover the world of pots with the big pot guide from Fissler. Here you’ll learn everything you need to know about choosing, caring for, and using pots, roasters and more, so you can make the best choice for your kitchen. Find inspiration, useful Tipps and tricks, and the quality features of good pots.

In our big pot guide, you’ll find all the answers you’re looking for!

A comparison of different pot types and materials

Stainless Steel Pots: versatile and durable

Fissler stainless steel pots are made from high-quality stainless steel and are extremely durable. They are ideal for everyday cooking and stand out with optimal heat distribution. Thanks to their high heat resistance, they are suitable for cooking, braising, and steaming a wide variety of dishes. They are also dishwasher-safe and especially easy to care for.

Stainless steel pots are particularly suitable for:

  • Pasta, rice, and vegetables
  • Soups and stews
  • Meat dishes and braised dishes

PTFE-coated pots: Non-stick for delicate foods

Fissler pots with PTFE non-stick coating let you cook with little fat, as nothing sticks. They are ideal for delicate foods and help prevent burning. Thanks to the non-stick surface, they are especially easy to clean. To keep the coating in good condition for as long as possible, we recommend using wooden or silicone utensils and avoiding high temperatures.

PTFE-coated pots are especially suitable for:

  • Milk- and egg-based dishes
  • Creamy sauces and pudding
  • Gentle cooking of vegetables

Which pot is suitable for which dish?

Roasting pan – For braised dishes and roasts

Roasting pans and casseroles are suitable for preparing delicious braised dishes on the stovetop and in the oven. Besides braising, these types of pots can also be used for gentle steaming and even baking.

Casseroles – Perfect for sauces and small dishes

Thanks to their low sides, casseroles are ideal for sauces, small vegetable dishes or gently braising food.

Milk pots – specially designed for delicate liquids

With their high rim and often a special spout, milk pots are perfect for heating milk or preparing fine creams and sauces.

Sauté pans – For fine searing and reductions

The rounded edges and flat shape make sauté pans perfect for tossing vegetables, reducing sauces, or gently frying.

Soup pots – For stews and large quantities

Thanks to their large volume, soup pots are ideal for soups, stews and the slow simmering of broths.

Spaghetti pots – For pasta and large quantities of water

With their high sides and often integrated sieve insert, spaghetti pots make cooking and draining pasta easier.

Vegetable pots – Perfect for cooking while preserving vitamins

These pots are ideal for gently steaming or cooking vegetables, often with a suitable steamer attachment.

Not all pots are created equal.

Qualities of high-quality pots

When choosing a new pot, the most important factors are the pot body, base, lid, and handles.

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The pot body

A good pot has a heavy, sturdy build quality. Premium stainless steel is ideal. It is rustproof, especially easy to care for, hygienic, and dishwasher-safe.

Conical pot bodies allow space-saving stacking inside one another (e.g. the Fissler Phi Collection series). In good pots, the base and side walls are firmly joined without cavities. On the inside, the transition from the base to the side walls should be rounded so that wooden spoons or whisks can reach every part.

Detail of the Fissler stainless steel pan base, precision-etched lines, "Made in Germany" trademark, suitable for induction.

The ground

Quality bases are made of stainless steel and contain a fully enclosed aluminum core. The aluminum serves as an important heat conductor; it should not be exposed, as it will gradually wash out in the dishwasher and cause white spots to form on the base. Thick bases with an aluminum core ensure optimal heat absorption, distribution, and retention.

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The lid

Tight-fitting lids retain heat, helping to preserve flavors. Glass lids let you keep an eye on your food. There are also concave lids, meaning they curve inward so that rising steam drips back into the pot, making your food even more flavorful and juicy (for example with the Original-Profi Collection® from Fissler).

The handles

You can usually choose between stainless steel and plastic for the handles. It's important that the handles are firmly attached to the pot body, fit comfortably in your hand while cooking, and don't get hot. Stainless steel handles are dishwasher and oven safe.
Plastic handles are not suitable for oven use due to the high temperatures (max. 80°C). While dishwasher cleaning is possible, the colors may fade over time. Therefore, pots with plastic handles should only be washed in the dishwasher occasionally, not regularly.

Practical equipment extras

If the basic elements such as base, handles and lid are right, the different pot series offer additional extras that make cooking even easier:

  1. Integrated lid rests allow the lid to be inserted into the rim or handle of the pot. This keeps your hands free while stirring and seasoning, allows condensation to drip into the pot, and keeps the stovetop clean (for example, the Phi Collection series).
  2. Practical pouring function: Some pots have an integrated pouring function that allows you to pour water when the lid is on. This eliminates the need for cumbersome handling of dish towels, pot holders, or sieves.
  3. A wide pouring rim ensures drip-free and accurate pouring. The hob and worktop stay clean.
  4. A measuring scale on the inside of the pot allows for convenient dosing of liquids. There's no need to wash separate measuring cups.

Discover the Fissler cookware collections

Eine Frau kocht am Herd mit Fissler-Edelstahlgeschirr, umgeben von hochwertigen Töpfen und Pfannen in einer modernen Küche.

Fissler Pure Collection®

On your path to pure skill.
Ein Mann in einem schwarzen Hemd bereitet in einer hochwertigen Fissler-Edelstahlpfanne Essen zu und geht dabei gekonnt mit einer Zange und einem Pfannenwender um. Die helle Küche wird durch üppige Pflanzen und modernes Fissler-Kochgeschirr sowie Zubehör, das im Hintergrund zu sehen ist, akzentuiert.

Adamant® Collection

Nothing sticks, nothing scratches.

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