Cookware

[reba]

The brown edge on eggs is the good part... ..Cleaning out an old shed we ran into a a couple iron skillets.. with critters in the sheds and not knowing the history of the pans they went into the fire... We had a pretty good fire burning the yard debris and burnables from the shed... That fire cleaned up those skillets

 

[Kathi]

Never herd that one. I'm going to try it after breakfast tomorrow.

Yes,they said you are not supposed to use soap

 

[TOG]

The brown edge on eggs is the good part... ..Cleaning out an old shed we ran into a a couple iron skillets.. with critters in the sheds and not knowing the history of the pans they went into the fire... We had a pretty good fire burning the yard debris and burnables from the shed... That fire cleaned up those skillets

That's one way that is used to make things kosher.

Baking Pans
You will likely need to get a new set of metal baking pans. Metal pans used for baking must be kashered by libun gamur--that is, heated over an open flame (such as a blowtorch) until they are red hot. This treatment can damage many pans, such as those made from aluminum. If you have heavier pans, they may survive red-hot temperatures, but usually people opt to buy new baking pans. You will also need to scrub off any baked-on residue. As with other items to be kashered, clean the pans and let them rest, unused, for 24 hours.
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The TOG​

 

[Kathi]

After doing a ton of research of different cookware I ordered a All-Clad 10 inch frypan with a lid.This is a huge investment for me since I am a very practical person.I have a feeling it will last me a lifetime.I have had problems with the nicer cookware with teflon and the teflon wearing off.It is Stainless steel.I am thinking I will not have to use no scratch utensils with this....right?

 

[Mike S]

I really like this for slow cooking, stews, pot roasts, etc.

And cast iron skillets for frying.

I've NEVER trusted Teflon, or any other such non-stick coating.

 

[Kathi]

I really like this for slow cooking, stews, pot roasts, etc.

And cast iron skillets for frying.

I've NEVER trusted Teflon, or any other such non-stick coating.

I already have both of those and I really like them.

 

[WIP]

Yes,they said you are not supposed to use soap

That's absolutely correct. Never use detergent in a cast-iron pan. Just plain water is all I ever use. Wash it immediately after use and towel dry.

I agree with the brown edges on eggs is best. You can't get that with a Teflon-coated pan. Same thing with frying potatoes. They brown up so much nicer in a cast-iron pan. Heat transfer can't be beat either. It is more evenly distributed over the entire surface.

We also have a set of stainless steel pans that work well. The brand slips my mind at the moment. I will try to find out when I get home this evening.

 

[Knotical]

We have both the coated pans and some stainless steel ones. I specifically bought a thick bottomed stainless steel pan a while back just for making popcorn. Can't be beat for temperature control.

 

[Kathi]

This is what I got.I sure hope I like it.

 

[WIP]

The stainless steel cookware we have has the Gordon Ramsay Everyday name on it. The fry pans have a heavy base that distributes the heat nice and even so well we actually have to use less heat when cooking or the pan is too hot compared to our Teflon coated pans.

 

[Kathi]

I love the way my new All-Clad aluminum pan cooks but when I cleaned it the pan came out splotchy and a darkened color on the sides.Is it supposed to do that?

 

[Kathi]

My All-Clad stainless steel cookware does not look so great right now.I have scrubbed and scrubbed and I can not get the brown stain from it after cooking various things in it.How do you get the brown stains off of the pan?

 

[TOG]

I found an easy way to get rid of stubborn stains. prepare to be shocked. I'm not kidding, I actually do this.

Just fasten that to my drill and it cleans everything off. Then I wash the pan to get rid of any steel filings that might be left, and then put some oil in it and wipe it with a paper towel, which leaves a film that will prevent things from sticking in the future (or until the next time it overheats). I never use soap to wash my steel pots and pans, but only very hot water. Using soap is a sure way to make things stick.

The TOG​

 

[Kathi]

I don't have a drill.There has to be a simpler way.Anyone tried lemon?

 

[TOG]

Steel wool will do the same as the wire brush I put on my drill, but using steel wool is a lot more work. Here are a couple of links with advice on how to clean stainless steel cookware:

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-burnton-stains-fr-107750
http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Stainless-Steel-Cookware

The TOG​

 

[Kathi]

Steel wool will do the same as the wire brush I put on my drill, but using steel wool is a lot more work. Here are a couple of links with advice on how to clean stainless steel cookware:

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-burnton-stains-fr-107750
http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Stainless-Steel-Cookware

The TOG​

Thank you.That was very helpful

 

[Kathi]

Ok...this is what I did.I squeezed a small amount of lemon juice in a small bowl and added salt to make a thin paste.I took a scouring pad dunked it in the lemon juice paste and Waaa....Laaaa...the pan is just as shiney as when I bought it.

 

[TOG]

Ok...this is what I did.I squeezed a small amount of lemon juice in a small bowl and added salt to make a thin paste.I took a scouring pad dunked it in the lemon juice paste and Waaa....Laaaa...the pan is just as shiney as when I bought it.

I'll try that next time.

The TOG​

 

[Knotical]

I have to say the lemon and salt method seems a lot safer. Using a wire brush in your drill seems like it would grind right through the bottom of the pan eventually.

 

[Kathi]

I have to say the lemon and salt method seems a lot safer. Using a wire brush in your drill seems like it would grind right through the bottom of the pan eventually.

It works well.Apparently the lemon juice alone works well on all stainless steel and chrome.I am going to use it on all my faucet fixtures when I clean this place to leave.