Stainless Cookware

Chef Frank Terranova M.C.F.E.

Part Two

Stainless Cookware
Part Two

The Best of the Best in stainless. For most uses, experts say stainless steel cookware is your best bet. Not only is it sturdy and most of all noncreative, but it’s also dishwasher safe and impervious to scrapes. You’ll have to use fat to prevent foods from sticking, but the resulting: fond” [these little browned bits that stick to the bottom of the pan] can be used to create delicious pan sauces.
I searched all Brand names of pots and pans. Not because I do love them but All-Clad earned top marks in professional reviews. All-Clad is distinguished by its construction, which marries an aluminum core with a stainless steel exterior. Also made by All-Clad is a tri poly bottom layer of stainless steel, aluminum and copper. But All –Clad’s own line of pans has an aluminum core that extends up the sides of the pan. This is particularly important when you use them on a gas range, as the flames lick the sides of the pan. Stainless steel reflects light, making is easy to tell how quickly your food is browning, and cleans up easily in the sink of dishwasher. All-Clad pans have the most generous cooking surfaces, and most important then have stay-cool handles and excellent maneuverability then are balanced and like most pans when you lift them even with a weak wrist the pan won’t drop down. It’s a good idea when looking at pots and pans to pick them up, spin them around you can feel how balanced some are compared to others.
All-Clad is very expensive usually you can do very well on the internet but don’t purchase one or two at a time. I am in no way proposing the readers to purchase All-Clad. This blog is only my professional opinion and being in the business for over 35 years [I am only 38 I started when I was 3] lol. I enjoy talking to people on cooking, recipes, equipment tools, gadgets anything. I hope this will give you an indication on stainless steel pots and pans. I welcome any comments and just email me with any questions you have my email is   enjoy.  . Next I will tackle the fun stuff which knives are best.