Are there any good pots/pans to use that DON'T have that non-stick stuff on them, but still don't stick?

Question

I don't want to use Teflon or any of that stuff because I've heard it can wear off into food over time.

Any ideas on good pans that don't stick, but don't use Teflon or a similar material? Thanks in advance.

Cool, great answers everybody. Thanks a lot for the help! :)

All the answers were good, so I'm going to leave it up to "the people" to decide on the best one. Thanks again for the advice on the pots and pans!

Answer 1

A good quality stainless steel is good, and also cast iron after it is seasoned well.

Answer 2

Calaplahon make great aluminum pans. Along with other brands.
If you could find some old cast iron by Griswold when seasoned right and used right they are as non stick as anything.
I have a lot of Calaplahon and the key is getting the pan hot before adding your oil. Then your meat or veggies wont stick.

From what I have heard about Teflon used in cook wear if it flakes into food it will net hurt you or be absorbed in any way. The slight danger I think is when you overheat it before you start cooking and it fumes a little.

Answer 3

u are right with what u have heard. teflon is not good and my teachers at school said they expect in the next 10 years they should be pulled off the market cause they are not healthy after they start to loose their non stick coating.

Stainless steel is the best. use a little oil and always make sure the pan is HOT. it shouldn't stick if its hot enough. wait for the pan to heat before putting meat in it or it will always stick...

Answer 4

I have a set of Calphalon tri-ply stainless pans, and they are GREAT. They are stainless steel, and I don't have any problem with foods sticking -- as long as you do things in this order:

1. Heat the pan on the stove (medium heat -- the tri-ply stainless conducts heat better than cheap pans)

2. Add a little oil

3. Add your food to the pan (preferably not refrigerator-cold food -- it won't stick if it is closer to room temperature)

And you're right -- Teflon is BAD for you. Good luck with your pan search!!

Answer 5

Teflon is fine as long as you use only plastic utinsels, and don't scratch it. You have to get the good quality stuff though, like T-Fal. For non teflon cookware, I prefer Revereware. It has a copper bottom, and has been around for a long time. If you don't use too high of heat, food is less likely to stick, and as long as you use oil when it calls for it, I don't like the non stick sprays, as they tend to make a mess. Also, if you rinse and then soak the cookware immediately after use, it is easier to clean. The big secret is not to burn anything when you are cooking.

Answer 6

Saladmaster is a fantastic stainless steel set of pans. I have had mine for 30 years and they are still as good as new. I got them for a wedding present from my parents. They do not stick and are not Teflon.

Answer 7

Scanpan makes non teflon non stick it's made from titanium and you can use metel utensiles.I've had a 10 inch skillet 8 yrs now its perfect.

Answer 8

Stainless Steel is the only way to go...
Did you know that if you get those non-stick
pans hot enough...they put out fumes that could effect you or your pets...
Invest in a good set of Stainless Steel and you will have them forever...they are worth the price...and you can make them "non-stick" by the way you use them!!

Answer 9

The main thing is you need to have a THICK bottom on your pots and pans, then stuff won't stick hard unless you really mess up.

Answer 10

WOKS!

If seasoned, pre-treated the correct way, and used properly a wok provides a great non-stick surface.

Answer 11

I use stainless steel for all my sauce pans and a wonderful cast iron skillet for my frying.. (it has to be seasoned)
Ive had that cast iron skillet forever.. it was my grandmothers, she gave it to my mother, who now gave it to me.. That thing will live forever it seems...