A fondue set is used to cook Fondue, which is a popular food item in Switzerland. Basically, 18th century people used to prepare Fondue, and the tradition is still prevailing today. At that time, it was prepared by using goat’s cheese and Pramnos wine.
Ingredients Used to Cook Fondue
Currently, there are many Fondue Pots available in the market. Usually, Fondue is prepared by variety of ingredients, which are discussed in detail herein. Cooking Fondue involves dipping chocolate, cakes and fruits, bread, and meat.
The Fondue main ingredients are
• Bread,
• Wine, and
• Gruyere cheese.
Typically, meat cubes are cooked in a cast iron or stainless steel fondue pot. The source of heat may be an alcohol or butane burner. Very high temperature is required to cook meat properly.
By using stainless steel, cast iron, or ceramic fondue pots, chocolate fondue can be cooked. To cook this dish, the typical heating source is sterno or butane, votive candle, or a tea light. While cooking, the temperature should be maintained very low so as to prevent chocolate from burning.
Cheese is the major ingredient in the preparation of fondue. This dish can be cooked with the help of any heat source. Sterno and Votive candles are most popular options. However, you have to maintain moderate heat to avoid scorching of cheese.
Electric Fondue Pots
Electric fondue pots are most versatile pots to cook fondue. Unlike the other fuel sources, an electric set allows you to maintain even temperature. The electric pots can be prepared by stainless steel, cast iron, or ceramic.
Basically, the traditional earthenware or ceramic fondue pots are known as Caquelon, and they’re the easiest ones to cleanup too.
Steps to Use a Fondue Pot
You have to follow some basic steps to use a fondue pot.
First you have to adjust fondue pot on a heat-resistant, flat, solid surface, which is very stable. Use liquid or denatured fuel, which is particularly made for fondue pots.
Use only three ounces of denatured fuel to avoid flames excessively. If any fuel spill occurs, wipe out with a wet rag. Keep the burner steadily at the fondue stand. Pour the required liquid in the pot and use cheese, meat, and wine. Light the burner using a match, but not a lighter.
With the help of burner handle, set the height of flame. Maintain the flame for some time and let the fondue boil. After a while, remove the top of the fondue pot and serve it hot. It is very delicious and healthy. However, there are some risks involved for those who are obese, and/or have high levels of cholesterol in the blood. And, such patients must avoid eating dishes like Fondue.