Buying tin pot online
This pot is very thin and light, and whatever is inside cooks very quickly. We use this for things that shouldn’t be cooked a long time, like ramyeon. And when eating ramyeon we often use the lid as a makeshift plate, so as not to drip any broth on our clothes while we slurp the noodles!
This is not the proper pot for braising or dishes like pork bone soup, which should be cooked for a long time in a thick bottomed pot.
@whiteleaf- probably. If you have copper lined with tin, the copper is valuable and there are a small number of companies in the US who will re-tin it but shipping and cost are expensive. But the aluminum tin pot you have is probably not worth it. Just be sure never to use high heat and never to heat without liquid inside because tin will melt at a lower temp than stainless steel. If it can transfer the heat to liquid, you will be ok. Just not too high for too long.
Hello Maangchi,
What else can these be used for besides ramyeon? Can you make rice in this?
No, definitely not rice. And always use it with liquid inside from the start. Never heat it dry. And don’t put it on very high heat if possible, or just a very short time.
Hi Maangchi, I have the same problem with my tin pot. could you give us advice on how to maintain them?
I have one that turned color inside from the yellow to silver markings — does this mean I should throw it away?