What do you think the best frying pant type is best & why?

Question

I am want to get Stainless Steel pan set. I know they cost a lot & if the metal is heavy it real. I got a cheap on from big lot it turn out to be more like the fake type. I have seen the real deal at Macy's & other major department stores. What do you think is the best one for cooking mexcian, itatlian food

Answer 1

For cheap and pretty good, look at Costco's Kirkland brand. I have a really miscellaneous collection of frying pans because I tend to buy for specific uses. The ones that get the most use from me are heavy bottomed stainless steel; I use cast iron for things that will be finished in the oven (I've got a glass top stove,
and cast iron is a little iffy there), and use a small teflon coated pan for stuff like frying eggs.

Answer 2

With pots and pans, you get what you pay for. I went many, many years buying new cheap pans every year (the teflon coating usually came off) until I finally went out and got a set of Analon pans.

The pans are thick aluminum (about 1/8 inch) and the heat distributes very evenly (no hot spots from small burner flames). The non-stick coating is put on with a method that makes it last a long time. Although, I do have one frying pan that is losing its non-stick surface a bit (not bad for 8 years, though). I also like the fact that they came with glass lids. It really helps when you can see what you're cooking, to prevent over- or under-cooking things.

I think the 10-piece set cost about $250 at Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago. I don't know what it would be now. But, you can also pick up extra pieces that aren't included in the basic set.

Also, seriously consider a pot rack. They not only look cool, but they prevent the pans from being stacked together and scratching/marring the surfaces of the inner pans. And, you don't have to get a very expensive one to protect your investment (hanging ones start at around $250 - $300). You can find shelf types (about 3 feet long and 1 foot deep) online for about $50.

Answer 3

I have used my Circulon set from Macys for 5 years now, and I use it every day. I cook lots of italian food, with garlic, onions, olive oil and all that delicate stuff. I have never not once, had one thing stick...ever! And i dont have one scratch in any of my pans becuase i always use heavy plastic, or wood spatulas and spoons, etc.

I also have one of those expensive copper cook sets. While it looks nice hanging from my ceiling rack, i prefer not to cook with it becuase it sticks quite a bit, and i really like the shiny copper look and dont like the patina to have runs and spots all over the copper, that you will eventually get. That and you would have to polish it several times a year to keep it looking nice.

Answer 4

I like cast iron myself. Yeah they are heavy, but the stainless steel and teflon ones seem to warp over time and you dont get good conduction of heat like a cast iron pan gets... and they last for a million years haha!

Answer 5

if you want a good frying pan use cast-iron if you want good pot use the ones that cost a litlle more.

Answer 6

alum pans, teflon coated, they will heat up quicker, cook faster, and clean faster,

Answer 7

For really good, I like cast iron, if it is something easy to clean up.....xx

Answer 8

teflon