Should I Go With Stainless?
Stainless steel cookware is a good bet for many reasons. It is important that you choose a good quality set, however, or you may be quite disappointed.
It may be cheaper to go with aluminum but stainless steel is more durable and if you get a really good set you may have the cookware for a lifetime. You should look for a stainless steel cookware set that is 3 ply and has a sandwiched metal base with layers of SS+aluminum+SS. Plain stainless steel cookware should be avoided because it is not well made.
Stainless steel cookware that is cheaply made does not cook evenly and it will not last. If you purchase a cheap set of stainless steel cookware you will be plagued with foods that burn in certain spots every time.
A good stainless steel cookware set helps you produce foods that are cooked evenly. A high quality stainless cookware pot or pan can usually be washed in the dishwasher and the pieces will not react to any food. You will not have any problems with pitting or discoloration.
When you purchase stainless steel cookware that is of good quality you will be able to maintain the heat as you cook and this is not only economical but allows you to use the cookware on almost any type of stove. Stainless steel cookware can even be used on camp stoves, outdoor BBQ grills and over coal or wood fires.
Most stainless steel cookware handles all kinds of cooking utensils well. There are many types of cookware that limits your use of utensils because of scratching.
When it comes to cleaning your stainless steel cookware, ease is the word of the day. Because of the finishes on the cookware, clean-up is a breeze. It is good to wash the stainless steel cookware soon after using because this will minimize any staining that might occur. You can wash the stainless steel cookware in your kitchen sink. Some stainless steel cookware can be safely washed in the dishwasher.
For heat stains you can use an all-metal cleaner. This will work on the inside of a pan or on the pan's polished exterior. If you have some tough stains on your stainless steel cookware you can try scouring with soap and a very fine steel wool pad. You can restore the finish with an all-metal cleaner.
Try stainless steel cookware if you are in the market for new cookware.