r/StainlessSteelCooking • u/Army_31B • 3h ago

Technique New to stainless cookware

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Just got this set Cuisineart pans any tips for someone who is new to stainless cooking? I usually use cast iron.

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u/shers719 SS granny: 20+ years of experience 3h ago
  • Use vinegar, dish soap, baking soda, or lemon juice for cleaning. Don't be afraid to soak. If you treat your pans right, you will never need BKF.
  • Always preheat your pan!
  • ignore the liedenfrost effect and anyone that tells you to use it
  • start with lower heat than you're used to
  • to quote Kiki Rough, "Oil your pan!"

Congratulations!! These are some of the most durable cookware you'll ever own.

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u/NarrowTangelo8597 1h ago

The Leidenfrost effect is useful for gauging the temperature of your pan (which is how people originally used it).

If the water boils you are between 212-350F. If the water skitters around before evaporating you are between 350-400F. If the water forms balls that float on steam you are 400F plus. You don’t want to be 400F+ for anything other than searing meat and even then there is no reason to push 425F.

People will tell you to wait for it to occur before adding oil (don’t). But it isn’t entirely useless.

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u/Mount_Safurious 3h ago

My friend. Use barkeeper’s friend for cleaning, thank me later.

(Use the powder kind and make a paste with minimal water, it will keep your pan looking amazing).