Cookware (pots, pans, etc)

[kodis556]

That could very well be part of the issue!

It really is very similar to seasoning a cast iron pan...

 

[fast306stang]

It really is very similar to seasoning a cast iron pan...

I'll keep giving it a go. I stashed it and pretty much forgot about it after a few tries.

 

[chaostat]

What are your faves and how are your experiences?

I've been looking for something non-stick but not Teflon for fried eggs. But I keep winding up using Teflon nonstick pans bc they work and the stuff that's supposed to be non-stick, isn't.

I've got a $250 Hexclad that should be non-stick but it doesn't work for fried eggs. Same with my $250 Vermicular cast iron. I do love the Vermicular for other foods though. The Hexclad I wish I would have skipped.

I have a few Dutch Ovens that work great, my enameled Lodge is a workhorse. I have a Guy Fieri stainless pan that works great.

I should mention that I have a gas stove so if there's anything you guys have that work well for that, I'm all ears.

I'm trying to find that next great piece that I didn't know I needed...

Non stick properties in non coated pans has to do with proper heating of the pans. I can fry an egg in my stainless all clad skillet, but I never do. I could also do a fried egg in a cast iron (not enameled), but i never do. I use teflon when all I am doing is eggs.

Your hexclad should work, but it takes patience, heat up SLOWLY, then once pan is HOT add fat and coat bottom of pan. then add the eggs, preferably room temp- dont try to move them until they loosen from the bottom of the pan naturally.

Former chef here (20+ years) I use teflon because it is just so much easier. Micro plastics are already in everything, teflon aint making that much of a difference. I grab my teflon from TJMAXX, always have some all clad pan for like $10 - $20

 

[UptaCamp]

Non stick properties in non coated pans has to do with proper heating of the pans. I can fry an egg in my stainless all clad skillet, but I never do. I could also do a fried egg in a cast iron (not enameled), but i never do. I use teflon when all I am doing is eggs.

Your hexclad should work, but it takes patience, heat up SLOWLY, then once pan is HOT add fat and coat bottom of pan. then add the eggs, preferably room temp- dont try to move them until they loosen from the bottom of the pan naturally.

Former chef here (20+ years) I use teflon because it is just so much easier. Micro plastics are already in everything, teflon aint making that much of a difference. I grab my teflon from TJMAXX, always have some all clad pan for like $10 - $20

The problem that I have with Teflon is more that it is PFAS and I don't want to ingest any that might flake off over time.

 

[dcline9163]

CAST IRON

 

[LARGO9]

A properly heated stainless steel pan is non-stick. Heat until water dances on the pan surface then drop your eggs.

How to cook eggs in stainless steel pans.

Wife saw this video the other day and tried it, she says it work great.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Two things from China I avoid at all costs, food and cookware. That eliminates a ton of what has been mentioned in this thread.
I use Lodge cast iron (because I'm cheap) and carbon and a shockingly nice stainless Cuisinart set from Amazon (made in France).
Grew up with Magnalite. I avoid aluminum now.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Costco has this for $150 for the next two days.

 

[Cadcom]

Costco has this for $150 for the next two days.
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Made in China I think. All their stainless stuff I looked at recently was.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Made in China I think. All their stainless stuff I looked at recently was.

I think you're right. Appears their "premier" line of stainless and perhaps their non stick is made in Ohio. Not cheap. The rest, by the commies.