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The baking tray plays multiple roles in barbecuing and the kitchen, with its functions varying depending on the material, shape, and design. Here are specific application scenarios and advantages:

Core functions of the baking tray in barbecuing

1. Alternative baking rack, suitable for baking special ingredients

1.1 For fragile ingredients (such as tofu, eggs, and shrimp): The flat surface of the baking tray can prevent the ingredients from falling through the gaps of the baking rack, thus maintaining their original shape.

1.2 For thin slices of food such as bacon and luncheon meat. Through high-temperature quick frying, it forms a crispy crust while locking in the meat juices.

1.3 For vegetable purees and sauces such as garlic sauce and cheese-baked vegetables. The baking tray can be used as a container for direct heating, avoiding the spillage of ingredients.

Compared to the baking sheet, the baking tray is better suited for "frying and grilling combined" scenarios, especially for home electric grills and charcoal barbecue racks paired with baking trays.

2. Uniform heat conduction and temperature control

Material advantages:

2.1 Cast iron baking tray: Strong heat conduction and long heat retention, suitable for high-temperature grilling of steaks, quickly forming the Maillard reaction (browning layer), while keeping the meat tender inside.

2.2 Non-stick baking tray: Suitable for low-oil grilling, reducing food sticking (such as grilled vegetables, grilled pancakes), easy to clean, suitable for health-conscious diets.

Temperature control: The surface temperature uniformity of the baking tray is better than that of the baking sheet (especially the edge areas), and the distance between the baking tray and the heat source can be adjusted precisely to control the grilling temperature, avoiding local over-browning.

3. Multi-functional combination, expanding barbecuing scenarios

Complementary use:

3.1 Use the baking sheet on the upper layer to grill meat, and the baking tray on the lower layer to fry vegetables, heat main foods (such as grilled bread slices), achieving "one pot for multiple grilling", improving efficiency.

3.2 Place parchment paper or baking paper on the baking tray to grill easily sticking ingredients (such as honey chicken wings), reducing cleaning difficulty, and retaining the juice of the ingredients.

Baking and baking in the kitchen

1. For frying and stir-frying, replacing the frying pan

Applicable scenarios:

1.1 For frying steak and fish: The textured design of the baking tray (such as striped baking tray) can increase the contact area of the food, creating a beautiful crust, and the excess oil will flow into the grooves, reducing greasiness.

1.2 For stir-frying vegetables and fried rice: Some deep-shaped baking trays (such as cast iron baking trays) can be used as frying pans, with good heat retention, suitable for high-temperature quick frying to lock in the flavor of the ingredients.

Advantages: Compared to the frying pan, the high-edge design of the baking tray can reduce food splattering, and some materials (such as cast iron) form a natural non-stick layer.

2. Baking and baking trays in the oven

Operation scenarios:

2.1 For baking cookies and small cakes: When there is no oven, the baking tray can be used with a gas stove or electric oven, completing baking by covering and simmering (temperature control is required to avoid burning).

2.2 For baking nuts and bread dry: Place the ingredients on the baking tray, bake slowly at low heat until crispy, suitable for simple homemade snacks.

Notes: Choose baking trays made of high-temperature-resistant materials (such as cast iron, stainless steel) to avoid plastic or coated baking trays releasing harmful substances at high temperatures.

3. Cooking and heat preservation, multi-functional containers

Cooking applications:

3.1 Cast iron baking tray can be directly used for stewing (such as stewed beef, stewed dishes), frying and stewing in one step, reducing the number of pot changes, and the heavy material can maintain the uniform boiling of the soup.

Heat preservation function:

3.2 After heating, the baking tray can be used as an "insulation tray", holding freshly cooked dishes (such as grilled lamb chops, pizza), extending the warm time of the food, especially suitable for family gatherings.

4. Presentation and decoration, enhancing the appearance of the table

Design advantages:

4.1 Wooden or ceramic baking trays are often used as serving containers, combined with food colors (such as grilled meat with vegetables), creating a natural, rustic style, suitable for Western dining, afternoon tea scenarios.

4.2 Rectangular baking trays can be neatly arranged with sandwiches, sushi, etc., convenient for serving on the table, combining practicality with aesthetics.

Adaptation of baking trays to different materials in different scenarios

Summary: Where does the "versatility" of the baking tray lie?

Barbecue scenario: It overcomes the limitations of the baking sheet for fragile and thin ingredients, achieving a combination of grilling and baking, and enhancing the efficiency and variety of the cooking process.

Kitchen scenario: From stir-frying to baking, from stewing to plating, the baking tray becomes a "multi-purpose in one pot" practical tool, especially suitable for small kitchens or users who pursue efficient cooking. Based on the needs, choose the material (such as the heat storage property of cast iron or the convenience of non-stick), to maximize the value of the baking tray.