 BK3
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Geneva, IL | Cookware recommandation I am looking for a good quality, non-stick fry pan, 6-8" size.
I like to make scrambled eggs in the morning, but hate cleaning and scrubbing the pan I have afterwards. So, would anyone like to make a recommendation as to a quality pan, very non-stick that would be good for this?
Dishwasher safe would be a plus.
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 dennismurphyPut me on hold? I'll put YOU on holdPremium
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| said by BK3:I am looking for a good quality, non-stick fry pan, 6-8" size.
I like to make scrambled eggs in the morning, but hate cleaning and scrubbing the pan I have afterwards. So, would anyone like to make a recommendation as to a quality pan, very non-stick that would be good for this?
Dishwasher safe would be a plus.
Non-stick? I'd recommend something ceramic, such as: »www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/1/689···pan.html
But for my day-to-day use, I love stainless steel w/ copper core cookware ... especially these:
»www.costco.com/Browse/Product.as···Category
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BK3
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Geneva, IL | When checking these 2 out, the description on the Kirkland set contains this:
Not recommended for dishwasher use.
Also, there is no mention of non-stick.
Which would put this choice on the back burner (pardon the pun)
The ceramic one you linked to is 10", which is a little larger than I was looking for, and probably too large for my intended use, but I will check further on ceramic options.
Thank you
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said by dennismurphy:But for my day-to-day use, I love stainless steel w/ copper core cookware
I was always under the impression that stainless steel wasn't non-stick. I've never tried it myself. |
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| said by UHF:said by dennismurphy:But for my day-to-day use, I love stainless steel w/ copper core cookware
I was always under the impression that stainless steel wasn't non-stick. I've never tried it myself. It is not non-stick.... but that's why I keep one non-stick pan around for cooking eggs, etc. - and everything else goes in the stainless pans.
No chemical leaching to worry about (that's why I recommend ceramic over Teflon for non-stick), and it heats and cooks SO evenly ... I absolutely LOVE my Kirkland stainless set - the price is fantastic for what you get! The copper core keeps the pans hot and distribute the heat incredibly evenly ... I won't go back to non-stick. Got rid of an entire Calphalon set for these. |
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| Thanks for the info dennismurphy  . Teflon doesn't make a lot of sense, seeing as how it's considered a hazardous material. Of course, it's only dangerous when heated!
I like cast iron, but my wife hates it. Hopefully I can get her to come around, it only took me 15 years to talk her into switching from cooking on electric to gas. |
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said by UHF:Thanks for the info dennismurphy . Teflon doesn't make a lot of sense, seeing as how it's considered a hazardous material. Of course, it's only dangerous when heated!
I like cast iron, but my wife hates it. Hopefully I can get her to come around, it only took me 15 years to talk her into switching from cooking on electric to gas.
I also keep a few pieces of cast iron around, but mostly for use on the Weber.... I've even made pineapple upside-down cake on the grill in the cast iron skillet... it was awesome. 
I had the same problem with electric/gas/wife. When we bought this house, it had a gas stove and she wasn't thrilled with it when we first moved in.... now she 'gets it'... as I told her - watch the Food Network and see how many pros cook on electric.
I can't stress enough how much I love those Kirkland pans. They're heavy as can be but they cook so evenly! I can finally get a good sear on things, get the veggies to crisp up nicely, deglaze the pan to make some great sauces, all sorts of neat things. Really enjoyable!
Now you've inspired me to take care of the 'other' thing in my kitchen... I'm going to run out at lunchtime and drop my knives off for sharpening. I live local to this place and so I'm going to pamper my Messermeister knives a bit today... they deserve it.
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Re: Cookware recommandation Non-stick (teflon or similar coatings) and dishwasher safe don't go together.
While a non-stick pan may survive being put into a dishwasher, I don't think you'll find any non-stick pan that doesn't explicitly state that this is not recommended.
With a good quality non-stick pan (properly primed as per instructions) it is usually sufficient to rinse the still warm pan under running hot water to get it clean (without soap or scrubbing).
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said by BK3:So, would anyone like to make a recommendation as to a quality pan, very non-stick that would be good for this? I have a set of Vollrath commercial fry pans that are without a doubt the very best non-stick pans I have ever cooked with.
Their Steelcoat non-stick finish can take a serious beating and not even show a mark, I use a 14" pan to make cheese-steak hoagies a process that requires running the pan at a high temperature while dropping sliced rib-eye into it and then chopping the rib-eye as it cooks with a stainless steel spatula a process that would quickly destroy the surface of a consumer Teflon non-stick pan but doesn't even mar the Steelcoat pan.
The Vollrath pans are a bit pricy compared to standard consumer cookware but if the lifespan of the cookware is considered they are considerably less expensive in the long run and having riveted handles with a heatproof cover which can handle up to 450F they can be used in the oven as well on the stove.
Another nice thing about commercial cookware is the lids are a standard size and are interchangeable with commercial pots of the same size.
If you cannot find Vollrath cookware locally these folks are reasonably prices and ship in stock items quickly.
»www.usfoodsculinaryequipmentands···&from=fn
Dishwasher safe would be a plus.
Wayne
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join:2002-05-24 | Actually, those prices are not bad at all! I might order some of those. |
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I'm getting some of these: »www.orgreenic.com/ |
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Lompoc, CA | Please post back and tell us if they are worth it. Their ad seems enticing.
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I recommend these guys:
»www.ameriwareprofessional.com/co···ain.html
They did those demo days at Costco several years ago and I bought a couple, and have since purchased several more skillets including some as gifts. My mom still talks about the one I bought for her...
NOTHING sticks to these suckers, even after 7 years of heavy use (I eat a lot of eggs). It shows no signs of wear anywhere. We don't put em in the dishwasher, only because there's no need to.
Not cheap, but probably the best cookware investment I've ever made. |
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kudos:4 | I cook 2 eggs scrambled with red pepper slices in a glass cereal bowl, in the microwave for 2mins, stir, then another minute. the eggs stick a little bit, but come off easy with the edge of the fork, then I soak the bowl for a bit in the sink before putting it in the dishwasher.
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About 3 years ago, I picked up an 8" t-fal brand omelet pan at the grocery store for around $20. Its red, has some copper lines on the bottom, and a dot in the middle with a pattern than vanishes when it gets hot. I use it to make breakfast every morning (usually scrambled eggs and sausage) Nothing sticks to the pan itself, though once in awhile I have to scrub the spot where the bolts attach. It goes through the dishwasher every day.
For the price and being a no-name brand, I didn't expect it to last long. The $700 set of Calphalon pots the wife picked out 18 months ago all look like crap, but my 3 year old grocery store POS doesn't have a scratch. |
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As Alton Brown says, and I'm paraphrasing "Get a cheap non stick fry pan for eggs" Teflon is fine. I have expensive cookware and run of the mill cookware and for eggs I use the cheap teflon pan ftw.
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I was going to try the 10" fry pan, then had second thoughts.
If you haven't placed the order yet, you might want to check out reviews on Amazon. 1-star reviews outnumber 5-star reviews by about 3:2 for the 10" fry pan (»www.amazon.com/Telebrands-Orgree···06BE73ZY).
If you already have them, let us know how you like them. |
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