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Typically a more experienced operator is required to run this equipment to ensure expected results;
Skillets do tilt either by manual or auto lifts and do require special space under the hood to
accommodate this movement, whether it be a trough drain or an area large enough to use a cart with
food inserts; and
Tilt skillets require manual cleaning.
Skillets
ilt skillets, also known as braising pans, are popular in commercial
kitchens because of their versatility. They are a combination of
kettle, skillet, shallow fryer and griddle that allows you to make soups,
sauces or braise meats on the one hand, and fry or even cook grilled
cheese on the other hand. Tilt skillets offer similar benefits to combi-
ovens, including increased cooking capacity and precise temperature
control. Tilt skillets replicate a traditional range top cooking on a grander
scale and shares similar benefits to the Combi-oven such as saving time
& labour by cooking more at any given time, while ensuring accurate time
and temperature control.
Tile skillets are available in various sizes and can be outfitted with accessories to enhance efficiency and
usability. The most common sizes are 30- and 40-gallon, but they go as large as 60-gallons for high-volume
cooking.
It is important to understand some challenges associates with Tilt skillets, including:
Skillets
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https://accutemp.net
$$$-$$$$
AccuTemp offers high-quality, US-made units in
various sizes. They have sealed, self-lubricating
worm and trunnion gears that require no
maintenance
https://crownsteamgroup.com
$$$-$$$$
Crown makes a wide line-up of tilt-skillets, electric
or gas, crank or hydraulic lift, level or power and in a
variety of sizes starting at 12 gallons all the way up
to 60 gallons.
https://www.garlandcanada.ca
$$$-$$$$
Garland's Cleveland brand offers both table top
units and floor models, and feature “splash-proof”
solid state temp controls for worry-free cleaning &
control variance within 5F.
https://www.rational-online.com
$$$$
Rational released the iVario in Canada 2023, a
technologically advanced skillet with effective
energy management, pan base divided in to 4
heating zones & optional pressure cooking settings.
https://www.vulcanequipment.com
$$$-$$$$
Vulcan has been producing skillets and braising
pans for almost 150 years. Their units have coved
corners, a bead blasted finish for simple cleaning,
and water-tight controls. In addition to standard
skillets, Vulcan has introduced the VCS (Versatile
Chef Station), which uses modern technology to
combine eight various cooking methods into one
space-saving station: sear, boil, braise, shallow fry,
simmer, saute, steam, and retherm.
Garland - model: SEL30