Pot and pan lids

Pot Lids & Pan Lids

“Every pot finds its lid,” says a proverb, and at Butch, this saying comes true! We have put together a large selection of pot and pan lids for our kitchen heroes and heroines – in different sizes, made from various materials, and from several brand manufacturers. There should really be the right lid for your pot. Before we get to the lid assortment, a preliminary question:

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Why even "cover" a pot and pan with a lid?

The lid has several functions. On one hand, it ensures that the steam generated during cooking does not escape. This steam condenses on the inside of the lid and drips back onto the contents of the pot. This way, food does not dry out, is cooked in a way that preserves vitamins and nutrients, and the cooking time is shortened. So, cooking with a lid is not only tasty and healthy but also energy-saving. Another point: The lid keeps the cooking temperature in the pot – so a lower stove setting is sufficient.

The difference from tightly sealing pressure cooker lids is: Normal lids just sit on top – the heavier they are, the better their own weight presses the lid onto the pot. To allow steam to escape to a small extent, many lids have a small steam outlet. You can find this detail in the product description at Butch. Lids without a steam outlet never fit 100% because the steam has to go somewhere. So if the lid has a little play, this is quite intentional and not a flaw.

A lid also serves as a splash guard and can prevent boiling over. The important thing here is: Can! Anyone who has ever cooked potatoes or pasta with a lid on the pot knows that often the exact opposite happens – the whole thing boils over. And what did grandma do in such a case? Right: Tilt the lid slightly, done. This counteracts boiling over a bit. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work, but most of the time it does.