does it matter how much I spend on pans?
I preferably want something that will go in the oven but does not burn my hands off when cooking on a hob.
2006-07-11 10:57:09 · 17 answers · asked by malfonzobonzo 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Yes it usually matters how much you spend. I have found that the cheap ones die quickly and stick despite what they advertised but the expensive ones I bought have lasted me several years and need very little cooking spray if any, depending on what your cooking.
2006-07-11 11:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by flyingbumblebee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do before investing in a whole SET of pans is to get just ONE as a STARTER and see how it works out for you. Personally, I prefer hard anodized pans but they are a little more expensive that your regular "non-stick" ones. The CALPHALON brand is well known here in the Midwest. Only you can decide on how much you want to invest. Yes, a set of GREAT pans is an investment! Do you want to keep wasting your money buying cheap stuff every year (or more) that just frustrates you into saying "gee I sure wish I had a decent pan!"
Pans are no different than any other consumer product. There is no one correct answer as there are so many brands and styles. All you can go by are what the actual users report back on and what fits your budget. Generally speaking, I would say there is a limit as to what something like a pan is worth. I suggest something reasonably priced and has a good reputation. Follow the link I list for a simple example.
TEFLON and all the other non-stick surfaces have gotten a bad wrap and I will say I tossed all my Teflon stuff a long time ago. Ever wonder where the missing Teflon ended up? Well, you breathed most of it and you ate the rest.
Good luck!
2006-07-11 12:44:15 · answer #2 · answered by BBQGuide 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food sticks to pans because the surface has been damaged.
I find that "seasoning pans" ie: ensuring that the surface of the pan is completely dry before adding oil etc stops things like scrambled egg for example sticking.
To "season" a pan make sure it is clean, heat it empty on your heat source, and add sufficient salt to cover the bottom of the pan. Continue to heat until the salt "crackles" and allow it to cool down, wipe out the pan with kitchen paper, and lightly grease with vegetable oil.
Wash pans as infrequently as possible, it is better if you rinse them out in clean water, wipe them out well with kitchen paper, and re-oil after each use.
It will not matter how "non-stick a pan is if you leave "thick " mixtures on a high heat, they will always burn at the bottom, Reheat thick mixtures gently, and stir continually.
If you burn something in a non-stick pan you will probably find that the burnt bits come off quite easily - but so does the non-stick surface.
I have found that seasoned cast iron pots produce the best results, but do require care and attention.
As far as putting them in the oven is concerned - get a decent oven glove (Lakeland do some great ones) and make sure it is always handy!!!
2006-07-11 23:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TEFAL pans are the best this is all we use in our house. You will save a fortune, and they will last you a very long time. The red dot is nothing spectucularly helpful but they have a good solid base and excellent non-stick which does impress me. Brilliant for doing eggs and pancakes with very little, if no, oil. I swear by these pans, well worth the money! They also have brilliant handles which won't get hot and burn you!
2006-07-18 01:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally the best pans non-stick or otherwise tend to be the most expensive. Get a good set of stainless steel pans and they will last you for years. I have had mine for twenty years and they are still fine. Same as with kitchen knives, buy quality.
2006-07-11 11:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silver Stone, Faberware, and Circulon all make non-stick pans.
They also make non-stick pans that have removable handles that can come off once the pan is in the oven.
2006-07-11 11:01:48 · answer #6 · answered by creskin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know: When the news came out not too long ago about teflon not being healthy we got rid of our pans coated with it.
2006-07-11 11:42:54 · answer #7 · answered by Lynda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I picked up a pan at a garage sale . the best pan i ever had . the name of it is LOOK made in Iceland .... I luv this pan :)
2006-07-11 11:01:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teflon pans work best
2006-07-11 11:00:01 · answer #9 · answered by Punky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to selfridges they have pans to die for. I got one there nine years ago and it's still good. Pay a bit extra and it lasts
2006-07-11 11:06:12 · answer #10 · answered by thecharleslloyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋