whats the best frying pan to buy?
im fed up buying them only to find they last a few weeks/months before sticking
i have tried all different ones
the last one i purchased cost £17.00 but still didnt last long
i dont use metal tools only wooden ones
and only ever scrub when they have started to stick and i have to
any advice welcome
2007-06-01 04:19:32 · 10 answers · asked by alfiegirl 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The "Lodge" brand works fine for me. I believe they sell them at Target. See link below.
I hope this helps!
https://secure.lodgemfg.com/storefront/products1.asp?idDept=1404&menu=logic
2007-06-01 04:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by p_coladog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly recomend a heavy iron skillet!
At first -it will stick if you fry things like potatoes and if you used a bit of butter. But as it ages, it will become "seasoned."
Nice thing about using an iron skillet, is no kitchen tool will ever damage it. Even metal ones. I found some great metal spatulas on the pampered chef website.
After you clean it, rub it down with a bit of oil to help season it and keep it from rusting. I store mine in the oven between
uses. Never NEVER put an iron skillet in a dishwasher.
NEVER use a blowtorch on it!
If you fry foods, use peanut oil! (it heats up the hotest) After
frying.. just wipe the oil out. No need to wash it.
My old iron Wagner skillet is over 100 years old. Best skillet
I've ever had! It takes a beating and keeps on heating...
If you DO buy an iron skillet, get a dutch oven as well.
A cast iron dutch oven makes a fantastic pot of stew and chilli. They last forever!
When you buy a cast iron pany.. watch for the thickness and grade of pan. I've seen some newer cast iron pans that aren't as well made as others. Even with the older pans, you can see how some are made thicker than others.
I've also picked up some great deals with iron skillets at yard sales. Cheap!! (Do they have yard sales in GB?)
And yes - never hit the hubby with the pan! Yikes! You might actually cause damage to the pan!
2007-06-01 11:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by CB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like cast iron and a good 18/10 stainless steel. Coated pans seem to flake off. Temperature is a big factor in keeping foods from sticking. The pan needs to be pretty hot before adding meats. Hot pan/cold meat and it rarely sticks.
2007-06-01 11:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes cast iron is really the best. We still have one going strong after 25 years! Wash it in really hot water,dry and and wipe over with a little oil.Happy frying!
2007-06-01 11:32:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cast iron is the BMW of pans, once correctly seasoned there awesome
2007-06-01 11:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by Tutto Bene 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i use three types. cast iron, of course. revere ware (copper clad stailess), and farberware stainless (their top end product). i would like to add a full line of solid copper but it's just too pricey for me.
ADD oh, was just reminded i also use a very nice steel wok.
2007-06-01 11:29:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Le Creuset - cast iron. All the way!
2007-06-01 11:33:36 · answer #7 · answered by kalimiel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, Cast Iron, That way you do get your daily souse of iron. TRUE!!
2007-06-01 11:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by gkmaloney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cast iron, but for christ sake do not hit your husband with it, you will get life for murder.
2007-06-01 11:27:34 · answer #9 · answered by john r 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I use a wok for everything! I love my wok!
2007-06-01 11:32:36 · answer #10 · answered by Joanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋