What is this old pan? It's a stove-top oven!

As soon as I saw this it reminded me of the Omnia but I couldn't recall the name. So I was planning on looking into it as I was scrolling through and saw that you found it.

I used to full time RV and followed this couple when I did. They had one and did a review of it and really liked it. I couldn't justify the cost at the time and can only imagine what they cost today so I'm excited you got one for free! Anyway, in this video they discuss what you need to do to prevent burning so I hope it helps plus they have videos of the recipes they made.

Hopefully it will help you some in your baking adventures 😊

https://youtu.be/N4obgJZgVUo?si=g2X4iX5MnmyEUZXu

This is so cool!
I am going to try it on my woodstove.
I have successfully made soup, pizza & cookies on it but i would love to try something different since i don't have a regular oven.

I think I tried to reply to another post and it ended up being its own separate post. 🤔

Paula Frazier wrote:As soon as I saw this it reminded me of the Omnia but I couldn't recall the name. So I was planning on looking into it as I was scrolling through and saw that you found it.

I used to full time RV and followed this couple when I did. They had one and did a review of it and really liked it. I couldn't justify the cost at the time and can only imagine what they cost today so I'm excited you got one for free! Anyway, in this video they discuss what you need to do to prevent burning so I hope it helps plus they have videos of the recipes they made.

Hopefully it will help you some in your baking adventures 😊

https://youtu.be/N4obgJZgVUo?si=g2X4iX5MnmyEUZXu

I think it's a really cool way to cook.

Hello, it's not the same but it has reminded me of something called in spain Churrasquera.

I can't find info in english, only this https://www.gastronomiaycia.com/que-es-una-churrasquera-y-como-se-utiliza-en-la-cocina-domestica/

In short, it's a stove barbecue, we use it to cook on open flame indoors. It's placed straight on top of the flame, no heat diffuser.
Maybe you could source a round inox grid from these for your oven, they always have the hole in the center.

Or if you ever come across a churrasquera, it's a great cooking tool to have.

Scott Saxon wrote:I read through most of the comments and saw NONE that mentioned anything negative about cooking in aluminum.  My wife says that is a big no-no.  Something about leaching into the food and going into you.

I've heard this too. Apparently, cooking in aluminum increases one's chance of Alzheimer's. I'm not a medical professional, but I've read this many times. I have no idea the studies. However, I use cast iron or glass/ceramic. No stainless steel either (due to the same reason).

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Bain marie?
Melissa in SoCal

The item shown is a Dragão brand stainless steel bain-marie, a classic piece of Portuguese cookware designed for gentle cooking. The bottom view in your image highlights its distinctive central hollow tube, which allows heat and steam to circulate efficiently for even cooking.
Key Features

   Manufacturer: Dragão, a well-known Portuguese brand specializing in durable stainless steel and aluminum kitchenware.
   Design: It typically consists of a bottom water reservoir and a top cooking insert with a central chimney.
   Function: It acts as a double boiler, using indirect steam heat to cook delicate foods without burning them.

How to Use It

   Water Reservoir: Fill the bottom pot with enough water to reach about halfway up, ensuring it won't touch the bottom of the food container.
   Assembly: Place the food-holding insert (the part with the hollow center shown in your image) into the bottom pot.
   Heating: Set it on a stovetop over medium heat until the water simmers gently.
   Cooking: Use it for melting chocolate, making delicate custards (like Portuguese leite creme), or cooking fluffy scrambled eggs.

Cleaning & Care

   Standard Care: Most Dragão stainless steel pieces are dishwasher safe, though hand-washing with mild detergent helps maintain the mirror finish.
   Maintenance: If mineral deposits build up in the water reservoir, you can remove them by boiling a mixture of water and white vinegar in the base.

Melissa in SoCal

Melissa Rentchler wrote:The item shown is a Dragão brand stainless steel bain-marie

The bottom view in your image highlights its distinctive central hollow tube, which allows heat and steam to circulate efficiently for even cooking.

...consists of a bottom water reservoir and a top cooking insert with a central chimney.

It's a Dragão, but it's aluminium, not stainless steel. Also the distinctive central hollow tube is very different to the one in the photo in the link posted, which is sealed at the end. Mine is open ended to allow hot gases to flow up and through.

Also there is no bottom water reservoir.

Mine is a stove top oven!