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Consider it strength training. For my part I don't trust non-stick pans; the coating flakes off into your food over time and who knows what happens to it in yo
by mjm1138 9y ago
Consider it strength training. For my part I don't trust non-stick pans; the coating flakes off into your food over time and who knows what happens to it in your body.
- vinceguidry 9y agoI think I'm going to end up going stainless. Hits the sweet spot in terms of durability, safety, convenience, and weight.
- rectangletangle 9y agoAlthough it seems like the ideal on paper, stainless heats unevenly and sticks. IMO cast iron is ideal, albeit heavy.
- vinceguidry 9y agoMost of the stovetop cooking I do is just heating up rice or noodle dishes that I make in big batches. Those I make with big cast iron dutch ovens. The enameled ones are awesome.
- rectangletangle 9y agoFor that stainless is a good choice. I usually use cast iron to fry, or toast things on the stove top, so sticking and even heat are important. Stainless is useful in a bunch of other areas though. Basically all my cookware is white stainless, or cast iron, not a fan of synthetic coatings.
- cr0sh 9y agoHave you thought about copper? Can be more expensive than stainless and has the same issues with acidic sauces (ie, tomato based), but it heats up really well, and you can get it pretty thick for a little more heft. Plus, it looks nice (especially if you can find some antique French pieces).
- mark-r 9y agoStainless 3-ply with Aluminum in the middle is perfect for even heating and indestructibility. It's not quite as non-stick as cast iron though.
- 50CNT 9y agoStainless is nice, it only loses on thermal mass and non-stickness. But if what you want is food, not perfection, it doesn't narrow your options much, and is much easier to maintain.