Fazék

Fazék is the Hungarian term for a cooking pot or cauldron. It refers to a wide, deep vessel used for boiling, simmering, and stewing foods. Fazék can be made from steel, cast iron, aluminum, ceramic, or enamel-coated metal, and they come in sizes from compact single-serving pots to large stockpots. Many fazék have handles and a lid to retain heat and moisture; traditional clay fazék were used for slow cooking and can be suitable for oven or fire, depending on design.

In everyday cooking, fazék is used for soups, stews, braises, pasta, rice, and beans. It is a staple element of Hungarian cuisine and appears in both home cooking and professional kitchens. The word fazék is native Hungarian and is widely understood across dialects and regions.

Care and maintenance vary by material: cast iron and other metal pots may require seasoning and thorough drying to prevent rust; enamel-coated and ceramic pots are often easier to maintain but can chip if mishandled. To preserve longevity, avoid sudden temperature changes and follow manufacturer guidelines for cleaning and use.

See also: cookware, pot.