Heating up food: Can my pan go in the microwave?
It is a common question: Can my pan go in the microwave? The answer is short and simple: No.
It is even very dangerous to heat a pan in the microwave. This is due to the composition of the pan. A microwave cannot handle the steel of the pans. The radiation cannot pass well through the steel, aluminum, or cast iron, which can even create a risk of explosion. Therefore, always choose to reheat food on a proper heat source, such as induction or a gas stove. All Sola pans are suitable for every type of heat source.
When reheating food, people often think of the microwave, which usually results in a bland and unappetizing meal. Therefore, consider using the oven when reheating food. For example, place leftover meat, roast chicken, fish, pizza, lasagna, burritos, or pasta in an oven dish, or place leftover potato slices on the baking tray for even heating. Always cover the food with aluminum foil. Depending on the dish, it is advisable to keep a close eye on how quickly the oven heats the food. Therefore, start by reheating for 10 minutes at around 170 degrees. For pizza lovers, it is also possible to make the pizza crispy in a frying pan by briefly baking the slice
It is generally advisable to store your food in airtight containers and not place it in the refrigerator ‘pan and all’. Besides the food losing its flavor, the food can stick to the pan, making it difficult to remove. You cannot use the pan for other delicious dishes either. In addition, a hot pan in your refrigerator requires a lot of energy to lower and maintain the temperature. This, in turn, has a negative effect on your energy bill. The other products in the refrigerator are affected by the sudden temperature increase. Therefore, use airtight containers and place them in the freezer compartment so that bacteria do not get a chance to settle.
