If you are tired of buying sandwiches from the restaurant then you should buy a Panini press. Having a Panini press in your house will not only save you some money but will also ensure you eat restaurant quality foods.
Most people may ask “why should I buy a Panini press yet I can use my oven?’
Well, an oven can make a sandwich for you, but it’s not specifically designed for making sandwiches. Therefore, to get the flavor and quality from your sandwiches, you need a Panini press since it’s the best cookware designed for that particular work.
Panini press is a cooking appliance you will not want to miss in your kitchen. The benefits it adds to your kitchen are unimaginable. For instance, it can make you a warm and crispy sandwich that will leave you salivating even if you smell it from a distance.
However, enjoying the benefits a Panini press can offer is one thing and choosing the best one is another. Most often I get asked by people about what to look for when choosing a Panini press.
Well, it’s understandable that with truckloads of options to choose from out there, choosing a Panini press that’s right for your kitchen can be a daunting task.
For that reason, I decided to compile a list of the things to consider when choosing a Panini press.
And the factors to consider are:
- Panini Press Uses
As there are different types of Panini presses out there, the same is their usage. A Panini press can be used for making sandwiches, grill meat or for cooking vegetables. Most of the units are multipurpose as well. For that reason, you need to decide whether you want a medium or heavy-duty Panini press.
To know whether you require a medium or heavy-duty Panini press, you need to know:
- The setting where you intend to use the Panini press- In that case, whether at the back or in front of your house.
- Whether you intend to use it regularly or occasionally
- The type of food you intend to make with your Panini press
This is to mean that if you do not intend to use your Panini press more frequently, then a medium-duty Panini press would make the best option for you. Equally, if you intend to use it daily to make dozens of sandwiches, a heavy-duty Panini press is what you need.
- The Size
Just like other kitchen gadgets, Panini presses also come in different sizes. There are those that can make sandwiches for up to 4 people and others up to 8 people. Therefore, you must know the number of people who will eat the Panini sandwiches.
The good thing is that a Panini press gets hot more quickly which means you can make a sandwich in 2 minutes. You can make sandwiches of 4 people in no time.
However, if the number of people whom you are making the sandwich for increases to 8, it will be a hassle to use a Panini press that makes 2 sandwiches at a time. In that case, you will want to choose a Panini press according to the number of people who will eat the sandwiches you make.
Another important consideration when it comes to the size of a Panini press to buy is the size of the counter space. Here at village-bakery, we use a larger Panini press because we cook more sandwiches for our customers. Also, we have more counter space, so storing the cooking gadget is not a problem at all.
For your case, you need to determine the counter space you have.
Final Thoughts
The list is not comprehensive since there are other things you should consider such as the price, whether it has a floating hinge, a removable plate, whether it has temperature control and many others. Therefore, ensure to research and read about your Panini press before buying it.
