Is it OK to use a cooking spray on stainless steel cookware?

Question

I am considering buying stainless steel cookware and am doing research but cannot find any info as to whether or not you can use cooking spray such as Pam on stainless steel and whether it affects cooking results in a positive or negative way. Sure it's best to use butter or oil for flavor but I want to use less fats and I do not want to purchase non-stick cookware. Thank you.

Answer 1

I own a set of Calphalon stainless steel cookware and this is what they say regarding cooking spray:

Cooking Oils and Sprays

A small amount of oil, butter, or margarine is all you need for easy food release when you follow these basic steps:

Take foods out of the refrigerator and allow them to rest on the counter about 10 minutes before cooking. Placing chilled food in a heated pan causes sticking, even in stick-resistant pans.

Preheat the pan and oil properly.

Use the proper temperature to cook.

TIP

DO NOT use aerosol cooking sprays in any Calphalon cookware. Sprays leave a gummy residue that is difficult to remove completely. This residue causes food to stick, even in nonstick cookware.

Since many there are many brands of stainless steel cookware, but it's all made of stainless steel, I would imagine the "tip" above regarding aerosol spray would go for all brands.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

I represent a line of cookware -Saladmaster- that has the highest grade of Surgical stainless steel in the industry. If you need to use spray I would recommend it only if your cookware is not made with 304 or t-316L surgical stainless steel. Most cookware is made with 18/10 stainless steel and is inferior, has copper and aluminum that will leach into your foods as you cook on higher tempertures. If you are cooking with higher quality stainless steel, you can cook at a lower temperature and still have your foods be done in a shorter amount of time.

You can use cooking spray, and technically if you look on the label it contains no fat. Stay away from ANY coated non stick pans.

Answer 3

food sticks to stainless steel no matter the brand its just the way stainless steel handles food. I agree that food spray is a waste of money. just pit some oil in a squirt bottle ( i use a spray bottle) its a lot cheaper but for your question directly; No it does not hurt it it just builds up quickly if you sont get it all scrubbed off the pot or pan real well.

Answer 4

It'd probably say on the back of PAM if it can be used. I imagine it could so as to avoid food sticking. My wife loves the stainless steel cookware; I'm pro non-stick (not dead yet!).

Answer 5

I have very very old Revere Ware. It has become scratched over the years of use. One trick I use is to use a bit of oil, butter or bacon grease first, and then hit it with Pam. It especially helps when cooking eggs.

Answer 6

I always use it on my stainless steel. I like it because it's a healthier alternative to butter. I don't feel like it damages the cookware either.

Answer 7

I use cooking spray on my stainless steel skillet. There hasn't been a problem. This page says Pam is canola oil:

http://www.pam4you.com/pages/history/index.jsp

Answer 8

yes it is ok to use PAM on stainless steel cooking wear.
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Answer 9

Use cast iron, it lasts forever, and olive oil is healthful as a spray.

Answer 10

its not realy cooking spray, its fat mixed with oil, lol what i recoment is getting smart wear, its pans and cooking stuff thats rubber but doesnt melt, its on commersials sometimes, look it up on yahoo