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Getting started at
home.
You have just purchased a beautiful new aebleskiver pan and
gotten it home. You are standing there with that heavy thing in your
hands. Now what are you going to do with it?
First thing you should do is give it a good wash in hot
soapy water. While being shipped, it is coated with a wax coating,
which protects it from getting rusted, if it is a cast iron pan.
Other pans might have some other sort of protected coating, so it is wise
to clean it really good.
You can separate them into different classifications.
Number 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 are all made of
cast iron. They should be treated the same. Wash them good and
when you have dried them, it is time to cure them. Make sure to dry them
right away, or they will rust. The best way is to dry them in the oven for
a few minutes heat. Then it should be cured right away.
For a more thorough explanation on how to season and
handle a cast iron product,
click here.
Also when the time comes and you need to clean off some of
the burned on carbon, the easiest way is to use the product.
carbonkleen. You
will be amazed at how easy it is to use this product. It is equally good
on any other kitchen utensil, as well as cleaning the stove for caked on
food scraps. You will have a sparkling clean kitchen. Go and take a look
at it and you will be surprised.
You will also find a great selection of the best cast iron
cook ware available for your use here.
You place the pan on the burner, turn the heat up to
medium and add about a quarter cup of cooking oil to it. Take a
paper towel and spread the oil all over the pan. When the pan starts
to smoke very faintly, it is time to turn the heat off.
Let it sit awhile, then remove any excess oil with paper
towels and let the pan sit on the
stove about five minutes, until the oil is baked on the pan. Wipe
the pan dry with another towel and add some oil again to the pan, only
enough to cook them in. Now it is ready to cook. If you should have the
first batch stick a little it is normal. Next batch will be better.
The number 3
pan is different. It is made from aluminum and is covered with a
new and very unique non-stick coating. It has a perfect flat bottom and
is ideal for using on a flat top electric stove. They are equally great
for use on the electric coil as well as a gas stove. You do not need to cure
these pans. Before using them the first time, just make sure to
clean it very good. Then place it on the burner and go about cooking as
you would any other pan. Add a little cooking oil to each hole and pour
in the batter and bake. After use you can wash it and then just put it
away for next time.
The other pans are number 7 and
number 10 They are aluminum and have a non-stick surface
on the pans. You do not need to cure these, but it is wise to
pre-heat them also and coat them with oil like the cast iron ones.
Make very sure not to over heat them, or you will ruin the non-stick
surface. Then they are ready as above.
The number 8 pan is
made of cast iron, but has a titanium surface. This is the one that
is made for the flat top electric stoves, also called the
magnetic induction stoves. They are made for both gas
and electric. It is the most versatile pan you can get. They work just like
the others, but are a new and more sophisticated type of product.
They should also be lightly cured, but are easier to work with. The
surface is a little rough when you get them, but when you use them once,
they should be smooth. You can wash this one and it should not rust, since
it has the titanium coating on it. This pan you
will only find on our website. It is getting very popular lately, after we
introduced it to the American market.
The number 9 pan is a
pre-seasoned cast iron pan. It does not need to be seasoned before use, but use care
when cleaning. You should not wash it in a dishwasher, but only use warm
water and a stiff brush. Make sure to coat them with cooking oil after
cleaning.
While you are doing this, prepare the batter for cooking.
Follow the instructions on mixing the batter. The easiest is to use
the "Arne's Aebleskiver Mix" and follow instructions
on the bag. Let the batter sit for about 15 minutes and let it raise. Whip
it up again and adjust the thickness by either adding a little more milk
or mix. Then it is time to bake.
We have recently made a video on
how to make aebleskiver. You can watch it here:
When the oil in the pan is just starting to get hot, test
it with a little bit of batter on the tip of the knitting needle. If
it bubbles, it is ready to bake. Fill the holes up to just about
level and let it sit a little while.
Using the knitting needle, turn
the batter about 1/3 way and let it bake a little again. Turn it from the
side again 1/3 way and let it cook a little again. The last turn you
finish forming the ball by lifting the cooked shell to create room for the
batter to expand and let it cook a little longer.
Watch the video to learn it.
For the non-stick pans use care not to scratch the surface
of the pan with the knitting needle or you might damage the coating.
When it is about done, turn it all the way over again too
cook the other side. Make sure the heat is low to medium or they
will turn dark before cooking the inside.
Now come the best part and that is serving them. You
and your company will enjoy the delicious smell they leave in the kitchen. I
recommend sprinkling them with powdered sugar and topping with
raspberry
jam.
Before inviting your first family or friends over for a
treat, I suggest making a batch first, since it can be rather messy when
you are not used to making them yet. Then it is time to have fun and
watch and hear them awe over your culinary creations.
After you are finished baking, I recommend using a paper
towel to wipe the pans dry. Do not wash the cast iron pans, since they will rust. The others should wipe clean and dry also and only
when used for a long time, you might need to do a more thorough cleaning.
Now go and have fun!!
If your aebleskiver pans or other pots and pans start
getting a buildup of carbon
we have a brand new product that work amazingly well to remove the buildup without
any hard work. Check it out by
clicking here. What you do is coat the area with the gel on the carbon
build-up and let it sit for 15-30 minutes, then you can rinse it off in
cold water. It is that easy. Go to the website and read about the product.
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