Vasocottura or jar cooking
Vasocottura, or jar cooking, is a culinary technique that’s revolutionizing the way we cook, preserve, and present food. Used by both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts, this method offers a quick, healthy, and elegant way to prepare dishes directly in glass jars like the Weck jars available at Thepackstock.
Typically done in the microwave or using a bain-marie (water bath), this technique helps retain flavors, aromas, and nutritional properties. Thanks to the airtight seal during cooking, it creates a kind of gentle vacuum cooking process—without the need for preservatives or added fats.
Why use Weck jars for vasocottura?
Weck jars are ideal for this technique for several reasons:
- Heat-resistant glass: Safe for microwave and bain-marie cooking.
- Secure, reusable seal: Their rubber gasket and clip system ensures a tight, airtight closure.
- Versatile design: Perfect for cooking, preserving, serving, and even presenting dishes directly on the table.
- Wide variety of formats: Available in different sizes for individual portions or family servings.
Benefits of vasocottura with Weck jars
- ✅ Time-saving: Get meals ready in minutes—right in the microwave.
- ✅ Healthy cooking: No added fats, no loss of nutrients.
- ✅ Elegant presentation: Serve your creations directly in the jars.
- ✅ Perfect preservation: Cooked food can be stored for several days without compromising quality.
What can you cook?
From sweet recipes to main courses, vasocottura adapts to all kinds of preparations:
- Individual lasagnas, risottos, or vegetable creams.
- Desserts like flans, cakes, or compotes.
- Dishes to take away or present at events and catering services.
Tips for cooking with vasocottura
- Fill the jar only up to ¾ of its capacity to avoid spills during cooking.
- Use the lid without clips in the microwave to allow steam to escape and prevent the jar from breaking.
- Let the jar cool before fully sealing it if you plan to store it.
- Label your creations if you're going to refrigerate them.
Weck jars: German quality with timeless design
At Thepackstock, you'll find a wide selection of original Weck jars—
All suitable for vasocottura and other uses like preserving, baking, or decoration.
Ready to try vasocottura?
Start today with our Weck jars and discover a new way to cook, preserve, and enjoy your meals.
