3 Benefits of the Crown Steam Group’s Commercial Kettles and Braising Pans

Sauces, soups, and even pasta — these items, and more, can all be made easily and efficiently using commercial kettles and braising pans, ensuring consistent inventory that always delivers profits. When items are made from scratch, they can also provide higher quality when compared to canned or pre-prepared foods. Whether it’s a pizzeria making red sauce or a school cafeteria delivering soup, these items can all be made better with Crown braising pans and kettles.

Let’s take a look at the main benefits that scratch cooking with commercial braising pans and kettles can deliver in today’s commercial and institutional kitchens.

1. Commercial Kettles and Braising Pans Deliver Healthier Options

Preparing sauces, soups, or stocks from scratch is a healthier option than serving them out of a jar or can. Not only are there more nutrients in homemade sauce, but using fresh ingredients will deliver enhanced flavor profiles, setting yours apart from the competition. This also allows operations to become more creative with their sourcing, even considering farm-to-table strategies that are marketable to today’s consumers. When packaged products tend to have more sodium and sugars to help with the preservation process, the idea of going fresh with scratch-cooked menu items becomes even more appealing. Make it easier with commercial kettles and braising pans.

2. Scratch Cooking Enhances Sustainability

Scratch cooking not only elevates the quality of your dishes, but it can also play a key role in sustainability. Preparing fresh soups, stocks, and sauces in-house helps reduce the need for canned products, which often travel thousands of miles before reaching your kitchen. This long-distance transportation contributes significantly to carbon emissions, increasing the environmental impact of your operation. By using locally sourced ingredients for scratch-made bases, operators can cut down on food miles while also supporting nearby farms and businesses.

3. Cooking with Kettles and Braising Pans Can Increase Profitability

Cooking with commercial braising pans and kettles can significantly boost profitability for any foodservice operation. These versatile units are ideal for preparing a variety of menu items like soups, sauces, pasta, and stews, all of which are cost-effective, easy to make, and popular with customers. Whether you’re running a restaurant, a catering business, or even a pizzeria, braisers and kettles streamline production by allowing large batch cooking with minimal oversight. The advanced features, such as a 316 liner, prevent pitting from acidic ingredients like tomatoes, ensuring durability and consistent quality. Additionally, their multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple pieces of equipment, saving valuable kitchen space while cutting down on labor costs and improving efficiency. By reducing food waste and maximizing productivity, these units can directly contribute to your bottom line.

At Middleby, we believe in the power of firsthand experience when it comes to investing in new equipment. That’s why we invite operators to test-drive our braising pans and kettles at a local rep test kitchen or at the Middleby Innovation Kitchens (MIK) in Dallas. Whether you’re exploring menu development, efficiency, or sustainability, seeing the equipment in action can help you better understand its capabilities and how it fits your operation. Schedule a demo today to experience how our solutions can elevate your kitchen’s performance and profitability.

Test drive a commercial kettle or braising pan at your nearest test kitchen.

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