​Enjoy your winter kitchen with enamelware

At Wares of Knutsford, we absolutely love the vintage charm and high performance of enamelware. This beautiful material is ideal for traditional cooking. It has naturally beautiful good looks and conducts heat perfectly for the ideal blend of form and functionality. Even better, quality enamelware can last for years if it is cared for properly, and vintage-styled pieces will look wonderful as display pieces on dressers and sideboards.

How to use enamelware in the kitchen

There are plenty of inspiring ways to use enamelware in the kitchen. Enamel baking dishes come in all sizes, and enamel roasters are perfect for joints. You can also find enamel grill pans that really stand the test of time. At Wares of Knutsford, you'll discover enamel roasting and baking dishes in sizes from 20cm to 40cm plus. Enamel is great for cooking and tableware and provides plenty of charm for traditional homes.

The benefits of enamelware

Yes, enamel products can be more expensive than other kitchen materials, but they offer plenty of benefits. For example, enamelware is:

- Environmentally friendly, as it contains no PFOA or PFTE and no plastics to emit chemicals.
- Durable and sturdy, thanks to its multiple protective layers. Some products also have a lifetime warranty which is the ultimate sign of a good kitchen investment.
- Lightweight and easy to move and carry. This is extremely important for many cooks and bakers, especially if you are using enamel dishes to cook heavy joints, casseroles and other dishes.
- Easy to maintain and clean - simply use warm water and dish soap and dry it with a clean towel to avoid any cracks forming in the glaze over the years.
- Naturally resistant against cracks and chips, so the products will look great and perform well for years.

It's interesting to know that the enamel layer that you see on this type of cookware is actually made from glass. This extremely strong tempered glass is applied to the metal surface and protects it from rust, scratches and other forms of damage, helping enamel products to last for years.

Delicious recipes to try

Slow-roasted lamb with jersey royals

Sunday roast is a family institution for a good reason. These delicious meals bring everyone together and allow us to enjoy slower cooking, real ingredients and traditional recipes that have been loved for years. This dish works perfectly with enamelware and it's simple, nutritious and flavoursome.

Choose a 5lb shoulder of lamb and rub it with olive oil and plenty of seasoning. Take your large enamel roasting tin - choose a deep-sided type - and arrange a sliced head of garlic, two sliced onions and a few springs of snipped rosemary in the base. Add 200ml of water and add the lamb on top before covering everything with kitchen foil.

Roast the lamb slowly at 170C (150C for a fan oven or gas 3) for three to four hours, checking it periodically and regularly basting it with juices from the tray. Remove the foil after the first two hours, and once the joint is cooled, remove it and allow the meat to rest.

Turn your attention to a pound of Jersey Royal or new potatoes. Add some sprigs of fresh mint, cover with water and then boil the potatoes for ten minutes or until tender, before draining them off. You can then make some mint sauce with fresh mint, a spoon or two of caster sugar or 100ml of white wine vinegar.

To serve this delicious feast, shred the lamb, pour on the juices and gravy and serve up with the mint sauce and potatoes. This meal will work wonderfully with seasonal vegetables and chunks of sourdough if your family are feeling particularly hungry!

Why not follow it up with a traditional rice pudding, slowly baked in the oven while the lamb is cooking? Served with a little compote, this is a wonderfully warming and traditional treat.

Find this recipe in full, plus other Sunday treats at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/slow_roasted_lamb_with_73428

Stock up on enamel roasting and baking pans

You can find a wonderful range of enamel roasting and baking pans online at Wares, just in time for those winter casseroles, roasts, stews and puddings:
https://www.waresofknutsford.co.uk/enamelwares/enamel-roasting-and-bake-pans/

Our white and cream Falcon range is always particularly popular for its classic vintage styling and beautiful good looks - these pans also look lovely as serving dishes, so you can pop your creations straight onto the table for the family to enjoy. Check out our Masterclass Professional Vitreous enamelware too, for durability and top-quality results.

Get in touch

For any queries about our enamelware range, please contact the friendly team at Wares of Knutsford who will be delighted to help. We regularly update our range of enamel roasting tins and dishes with new releases. Our prices are excellent, our delivery costs are highly competitive, and we pride ourselves on offering a superb experience to our customers. Please do also sign up for our newsletter for the latest news, product releases, offers, ideas and competitions!