Why Buy The Best Stainless Steel Cookware Set?

Always start with the very best stainless steel cookware set that you can afford. The highest quality of stainless steel is called “surgical”, which is composed of the correct mixture of minerals and materials to provide the best even heating surface while protecting against rust or oxidation. The technical name for this stainless steel is “T304” or “18/10”. Also look for cookware where the handles stay cool during cooking, eliminating the need for pot holders during use. Look for a “Lifetime” warranty against defects! Register your cookware with the manufacturer immediately. For additional information on your cookware, read any literature that came with the product, and research further information with the manufacturers’ website.

Start small when learning how to use your new cookware set. If you start your learning cycle with a massive dinner for some special occasion, the chances are that something will be burnt, under cooked, scorched or stuck to the pan – so become very familiar with your stainless steel cookware set by learning with simple omelets, scrambled eggs or saute something. Use the correct sized and type of pan for what you are cooking. You will have a smaller mess to clean up and the food will cook much better. And stay with the pans when cooking to monitor against food burning, scorching or boiling over.

Preparation of the cooking surface is EXTREMELY important! Heat the pan to cooking temperature first, then add a tablespoon of oil and let the oil get very hot – it will shimmer. This will take a few minutes of preparation time, then add the food you want to cook. If you are using a gas stove top, keep the fame low and under the pan. The bottom of the pan is designed to evenly distribute the heat – high flames along the side of the pan will only scorch and discolor the pan and will not aid in the cooking. If you are doing “waterless” cooking, when the lid starts to “leak” steam, turn down the temperature under the pan and the lid will vapor seal the pan and use the internal moisture to further cook your meal while retaining the nutrients and flavor. Remember, stainless steel is a great conductor of heat across the entire bottom of the pan, so less heat will be needed to prepare your meal.

Small things to think about: Give food a chance to cook. Don’t turn the food too soon while cooking. If the food is sticking, lower the heat for some additional time. Check with the manufacturer – most stainless steel cookware sets do not recommend using spray oil as it may cause stickiness in the pan that is hard to remove.

Be very careful when using sharp tools with the cookware to keep from scratching the pans. Most of the best stainless steel cookware manufactures recommend using wood, silicone, nylon or bamboo instead of metal utensils. Allow the pan to cool prior to washing. For cleaning your pans, use Bar Keepers Friend ™ or a similar type of cleaner. Avoid lemon or other citrus dish washing detergent. Hand wash – do not place in your dishwasher. Use a plastic scrubber, soft cloth or a sponge. Never use steel wool or metal scrubbers. Hand dry. Remove hard water spots with some vinegar on a soft cloth. If possible, hang your cookware set to avoid possible contact with other pieces of the set. Any bumps or dents in the cookware will decrease the even heating ability of the set. If the set has to be placed in a cabinet or drawer, try to keep some soft cloth between the pieces to prevent contact.

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