oven-safe
Won't crack hot
Oven-safe describes cookware or dishes that can withstand oven temperatures without cracking, melting, or releasing harmful chemicals.
The term typically appears on product labels or in recipes: Make sure your skillet is oven-safe before broiling.
Most oven-safe items have temperature limits—a dish safe to 400°F may not survive 500°F.
Pans for oven use
- casserole dishDeep oven-safe cooking container
- roasting panLarge baking vessel for meats
- skilletShallow pan for frying
- ramekinSmall ceramic baking dish
braiser · cocotte · tagine · sheet pan · loaf pan · muffin tin · cast iron · stoneware
Fired clay material
- stonewareDense ceramic fired hot
- cast ironBrittle iron-carbon alloy
- carbon steelIron-based metal alloy
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
borosilicate · tempered glass · enameled · stainless steel · earthenware · terracotta · clay · heat-resistant
Unaffected by high temperatures
- preheatingInitial temperature raising
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
- radiant heatElectromagnetic thermal energy transfer
- heat distributionSpreading of warmth throughout
hot spots · thermal expansion · cracking · warping · melting point
Representational mark or sign
- markingIndicating with symbols
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- care instructionsProper handling directions
- BPA-freeLacking a chemical plasticizer
lead-free · tested · rated · guaranteed · warranty
bakeware
Pans for oven use
- casserole dishDeep oven-safe cooking container
- roasting panLarge baking vessel for meats
- skilletShallow pan for frying
ramekin · braiser · cocotte · tagine · sheet pan · loaf pan · muffin tin · cast iron · stoneware · ceramic
ceramic
Fired clay material
- stonewareDense ceramic fired hot
- cast ironBrittle iron-carbon alloy
- carbon steelIron-based metal alloy
porcelain · borosilicate · tempered glass · enameled · stainless steel · earthenware · terracotta · clay · heat-resistant · silicone
heat-resistant
Unaffected by high temperatures
- preheatingInitial temperature raising
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
- radiant heatElectromagnetic thermal energy transfer
heat distribution · hot spots · thermal expansion · cracking · warping · melting point
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Representational mark or sign
- markingIndicating with symbols
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- care instructionsProper handling directions
BPA-free · lead-free · tested · rated · guaranteed · warranty
- skillet cookingcast iron, sauteing, pan frying, browning, searing