Questions tagged [stainless-steel]

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Are all stainless pans necessarily non stick?

Are all stainless steel pans coated with nonstick? Can stainless steel saute or frying pans be distinguished by the quality of their nonstick coating? I'm just afraid of accidentally buying a stainless steel pan that happens to lack, or to have…
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Brown spots on new stainless steel pot

I bought a stainless steel pot, soaked it in water and dishwashing detergent overnight. When I went to dump the water, there was a brown ring around the top. I then boiled water and a muddy appearance showed up on the bottom and sides. Can you…
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What is this number (275) on the bottom of stainless steel pans?

I recently bought a set of stainless steel pans from Amazon (I live in the UK). The information on the product page says the material is 18/8 stainless steel. I believe this refers to a (common) type of 304 stainless steel, comprised of 18% chromium…
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White cloudy areas on bottom of new stainless steel skillet

I just bought my first few pot and pans "Calaphon" stainless steel trip-ply I used my new 10" skillet tonight, and cooked pork chops. I heated the pan first, added olive oil, let it heat, then added chops. After I was done, cleaned it immediately…
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Can I put a restaurant chaffing pan on an induction burner?

I have full size chafing pans, about 6" deep, 22' long, 14" wide. This is the standard restaurant type and I believe made of stainless steel. I want to can some large amounts of broth but using my largest pot would take forever. 2 of these chaffing…
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Does a stainless steel pan need special maintenance? Seems sticky in some parts only

just wondering if someone knows a lot about stainless steel pans. When I first got it was pretty good, nothing stuck really. But recently (2 years after) it seems to stick but only on one side of the pan, so I wonder if its possible that that part…
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Even after I heat and oil, why does food stick to my stainless steel pan?

I've had this pan for 8 years. It's low priced and average — I see no brands or names on it — not even on the bottom! I followed What’s the Difference Between Nonstick and Stainless Steel Cookware? So here’s the crazy thing: stainless steel pans…
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