Enameled cookware is simply very heavy metal pots and pans that have had an enamel surface applied to them. The enamel is a smooth coating created by firing fine glass powder at a very high temperature.

The enameling makes the cookware dishwasher safe as well as extremely durable and non-stick, but the metal core keeps them from being microwaveable.

And while the surface can withstand minor scratching, non-metal utensils should be used to prevent any chipping. Light-colored enameling can also stain if used with certain foods.

Cleaning enamel cookware is easy enough but abrasive or metallic pads should be avoided so as not to scratch the surface. Due to the heavy metal core of the pots and pans, these would not be the best cookware sets for cooks with any type of debilitating conditions.

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