How to cook with stainless steel pans

How to cook with stainless steel pans





However, with the absence of a non-stick coating, many people worry about food sticking and burning to the surface of a stainless steel pan. The good news is that with proper cooking knowledge, and by knowing how to heat the material properly, you can enjoy hassle-free cooking and food that’ll release easily.


Step 1: Preheat the pan

Heat an empty stainless steel pan over a low to medium heat for a couple of minutes. Avoid putting the pans on a high heat when preheating as this can cause warping. Add a teaspoon of lukewarm water to the pan to test whether it’s warm enough. If the water gathers into a large drop that glides from one side of the pan to another, the pan’s ready. Wipe off the water or let it evaporate before adding the oil.

Step 2: Add oil or fat

Once the pan is hot enough, add the oil or butter and move it around the pan until it covers the surface entirely. When the oil or butter is hot enough and ready for food to be added, it will spread around the pan easily.


Step 3: Cook with room temperature food


It’s important to bring the food to room temperature beforehand as cold food can lower the pan’s temperature and cause it to stick to the bottom. Room temperature food also cooks more evenly, so you can avoid patchy searing

Step 4: Avoid overcrowding


Overcrowding the pan can cause the temperature to drop, breaking the stick-resistant surface, and it can also prevent crispiness. So, when cooking meat like chicken or steak, work in batches and keep a couple of centimetres between the pieces. When cooking stir-fries and sautéing vegetables, make sure each piece is touching the pan.


Step 5: Let it cook

Once your ingredients are sizzling, let them cook and give the ingredients enough time to brown. Gently lift a part of the food cooking when you’re ready to move or flip them. If the food is sticking, then it needs more time.


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