Stainless Steel

Between enameled cast-iron and stainless steel, which one is "nonstick" at a wider range of temperatures? I am looking to get a frying pan. I can use stainless for things without the food sticki...

by Angelus2013 28 days ago

Looks like Amazon is joining the commercial industry. Don't know how long they've been doing this but I found them on a random Amazon search. They have some disk bottomed stuff and some tri-ply pan...

Generally I try to steer clear of scouring other forums for suspicious cookware listings, but this one stood out as likely fraudulent. I'm curious what some of the real copper fans here on Chowhoun...

With stainless, the food usually releases itself when it is caramelized. However, scallops and prawns can get be overcooked by the time a crust is developed if the pan is not hot enough. It seems L...

I am looking to get a lightweight dutch oven that will also be a soup pot, pasta pot, and steamer pot. Fissler has a disc-based 24cm 4.9 qt dutch oven and they also sell a 24cm steamer insert. ...

I use an asparagus steamer without the basket to ferment yogurt in an oven that has a Proof mode. Because I am using some unusual bacteria, I need to carefully control the temperature. Every as...

Should stainless steel ever be seasoned? With a cast-iron pot, seasoning is essential. A good method is to use a polyunsaturated fat with a low smoke point and to put a light coating on the cast...

When looking at a used Fissler Profi pot, is there any identifying number stamped anywhere that would confirm that it is a Profi product? It looks like the baseplate does not even stamp the word...

This is what I have been doing but I just realized that having cold salty water in the pan for days at a time may cause corrosion. Perhaps I am worrying too much?

Is Mauviel M'Cook any good? I know their bimetal pans are highly regarded, but this line is 5-ply. How does it compare to All-Clad or Demeyere in terms of performance and maintenance? I am lo...

What are the options for good quality stainless braiser/rondeau that has welded handles (i.e., no bolts to mess up the interior space of the pot) and a minimum of a tri-ply clad design? The size n...

There are lots of threads online about the best oil for seasoning cast-iron pans. However, almost nobody talks about which oil to use for cooking with stainless steel. For seasoning, I suppose s...

It appears that Kitchenaid did a deal with Demeyere in 2013 and licensed a version of the Demeyere Atlantis product line - very slightly altered - as the Kitchenaid 7-ply Stainless series. Has an...

Hi, I have a question on my new addition of All Clad copper core Chef's Pan, which is returnable (It looks like a larger saucier or a wok). It's 12 inch diameter, 4 qt, priced at around $300 on ama...

I have a friend who is starting to have a more serious interest in cooking and she wants to upgrade her old pans. Trying to save her some money, I am wondering what are the possible negatives in ...

Fissler lists under its stainless frying pans: * original-profi collection® Stainless Steel Frying Pan, 11 Inch * pure-profi collection Serving Pan without Lid, 11 Inch I read that Fissler c...

Today I recieved two more M’cook pans, a 24 cm saucier and a 24 cm frying pan. I already have a 26 cm frying pan which I really like to use. The only downside is that the angle of the handle is...

by Eiron 2 months ago

One of the local Farmers' Markets recently sent out a community request for a knife sharpener to set up a stall. We have several sharpening businesses in town, but (apparently) none of them want to...

Hi everybody, This is my first message on Chowhound, so let me start by saying Hello! and thank you all for sharing your experience and thought in the forum. I would love your advice and inpu...

Hi! I’m new here and have been reading a lot of old threads to learn as much as possible on cookware options as I upgrade. I’d really appreciate your help as I decide on a smaller frying pan and sa...