{"id":242,"count":68,"description":"<details class=\"term-description term-desc\">\r\n  <summary>\r\n    Kazans and pots: differences and how to choose?\r\n    <span class=\"term-toggle term-toggle--more\">More<\/span>\r\n    <span class=\"term-toggle term-toggle--less\">Less<\/span>\r\n  <\/summary>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    In this section you will find 3 main types: <strong>Uzbek cast iron kazans<\/strong>, <strong>Afghan kazans<\/strong> (pressure pot) and <strong>cast iron pots<\/strong>.\r\n    Below is a short guide to quickly understand which option fits you best and which accessories are worth adding.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h3>Uzbek cast iron kazan (universal cookware)<\/h3>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Shape:<\/strong> spherical inside so heat evenly surrounds the pot from the bottom and the sides.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Best used:<\/strong> on a stove or burner where heat also warms the sides of the kazan.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>What to cook:<\/strong> plov, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and many other dishes.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Why choose it:<\/strong> cast iron holds heat for a long time and gives stable cooking results.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <h3>Afghan kazan (pressure pot)<\/h3>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Principle:<\/strong> cooking with a pressure effect that helps cook faster.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Where it works:<\/strong> at home and outdoors when speed and a juicy result matter.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>What to cook:<\/strong> meat, legumes, broths and dishes where you want ingredients to soften quickly.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Why choose it:<\/strong> shorter cooking time and often lower fuel\/heat consumption.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <h3>Cast iron pot (classic pot for open fire)<\/h3>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Bottom:<\/strong> usually <strong>flat<\/strong>, so the pot stands steadily on a surface.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Best used:<\/strong> on an open fire, grill or stand. The pot is often <strong>hung on a tripod<\/strong> or placed on a stand above the fire.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>What to cook:<\/strong> soups, stews, goulash and dishes that benefit from slow simmering.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Why choose it:<\/strong> simple, reliable and ideal for outdoor cooking.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <h3>Accessories that are usually useful<\/h3>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Tripod or stand:<\/strong> for stable placement above the fire (especially for pots and outdoor kazan cooking).<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Cover \/ bag:<\/strong> for storage and transport, protection from dust and moisture.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Plov spoon, ladle, spatula:<\/strong> for easier stirring and serving.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Lid:<\/strong> to keep heat in and speed up cooking (depends on the specific product set).<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <h3>Quick choice by your goal<\/h3>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li><strong>A universal pot for plov and many dishes:<\/strong> Uzbek cast iron kazan.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Faster cooking and tender ingredients:<\/strong> Afghan kazan (pressure pot).<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Soups and slow cooking on open fire:<\/strong> cast iron pot (often with a tripod).<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <h3>Heat sources and materials<\/h3>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Cast iron:<\/strong> suitable for open fire, grill, stove and gas burner. For induction, it works if the bottom is flat and compatible.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Aluminium:<\/strong> usually not suitable for induction. If needed, use an induction <strong>adapter plate<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    If you are not sure what to choose, focus on <strong>where you will cook<\/strong> (home or outdoors) and <strong>what you cook most often<\/strong>\r\n    (plov, soup, stew). This makes it easier to pick the right cookware and accessories.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/details>","link":"https:\/\/armass.eu\/en\/category\/kazans-and-cauldrons\/","name":"Kazans and Cauldrons","slug":"kazans-and-cauldrons","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":[],"menu_order":10,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/armass.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/armass.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/armass.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/armass.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}