Glass or metal baking dish? When I think 9X13 pan, my go-to is a glass baking dish. Is that okay or is metal better for this recipe?

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Glass or metal baking dish?  When I think 9X13 pan, my go-to is a glass baking dish.  Is that okay or is metal better for this recipe?

Nancy · Answer

Heard lately that the Corning company (original manufacturers) sold off the rights to the name in some places.
If the logo is all-caps PYREX it is most likely made of borosilicate (the original material) and stronger. If the logo on the product is lower-case pyrex, likely not made of that and will tend to shatter.
I have seen several sources; here is one -
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-the-difference-between-two-pyrex-types/#:~:text=Pyrex%20used%20to%20be%20made,and%20expensive%20to%20dispose%20of.

Nancy · Answer

Agree. Have had (new) Pyrex break in the oven for no apparent reason - no knocking, no crack.

Charlie S. · Answer

Metal is better.

New Pyrex has earned a bit of a reputation for shattering as the glass is not made the same way as the vintage stuff.

While obviously very common, glass is always a bit of a risk in the kitchen. Sometimes you notice a little chip and the question becomes where did the chip go? In the food?

Zola G. · Answer

Either works totally fine!! I almost always use a pyrex dish but any pan with a lip/sides is perfect. You could even use a cast iron skillet. Hope this helps!

Glass or metal baking dish? When I think 9X13 pan, my go-to is a glass baking dish. Is that okay or is metal better for this recipe?

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