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The other significant difference only becomes apparent in a couple of years: the non-stick pan won't last. The coating starts to flake off. So if you're really

by jusssi 5y ago

The other significant difference only becomes apparent in a couple of years: the non-stick pan won't last. The coating starts to flake off. So if you're really in a situation where you could buy only one of the pans, you should buy the one without non-stick coating. It'll last a lifetime.

richardw 5y ago
I bought two expensive ones. Read all about how to look after them. Despite many efforts over ages I couldn’t get it right and finally threw them in the trash. I’d rather have a subscription to inexpensive non stick pans. I don’t want to season pans. I want to eat dinner.
- jusssi 5y ago
  I've been using a steel pan lately, it takes a bit of practice to use less heat, but works just fine for everything (except tofu, haven't figured out that yet; and you have to use actual butter for some stuff, vegetable oil is not quite enough for fish or eggs). If something sticks or dries on it, a wire sponge and some soap water gets it off in an eyeblink. I've never seasoned a pan. I have a cast iron pan, but someone's done the hard work on seasoning it, probably long before I was born (found and kept the pan when we were cleaning up my late grandmother's place for sale back in 00's). I use it for pancakes and such.
  - ClumsyPilot 5y ago
    I also use a steel pan, but it takes practice and is only worth it for meat based dishes or cooking a full on dinner. If I want some fried eggs in the morning I reach for ceramic pan, it's fast, uses minimal oil and no fuss.
Mediterraneo10 5y ago
If you only use wooden or plastic utensils, you ought to be able to get more than "a couple of years". I have been using my Tefal frying pan and wok since 2010 and the coating is still there and still perfectly intact.
- vagrantJin 5y ago
  Plastic utensils. Is using a plastic utensil in boiling vegetable oil a good idea?
  - Mediterraneo10 5y ago
    No reason you can't use a rubber/plastic spatula when just frying eggs or making pancakes.

by jusssi 5y ago

richardw 5y ago

I bought two expensive ones. Read all about how to look after them. Despite many efforts over ages I couldn’t get it right and finally threw them in the trash. I’d rather have a subscription to inexpensive non stick pans. I don’t want to season pans. I want to eat dinner.

jusssi 5y ago
I've been using a steel pan lately, it takes a bit of practice to use less heat, but works just fine for everything (except tofu, haven't figured out that yet; and you have to use actual butter for some stuff, vegetable oil is not quite enough for fish or eggs). If something sticks or dries on it, a wire sponge and some soap water gets it off in an eyeblink. I've never seasoned a pan. I have a cast iron pan, but someone's done the hard work on seasoning it, probably long before I was born (found and kept the pan when we were cleaning up my late grandmother's place for sale back in 00's). I use it for pancakes and such.
- ClumsyPilot 5y ago
  I also use a steel pan, but it takes practice and is only worth it for meat based dishes or cooking a full on dinner. If I want some fried eggs in the morning I reach for ceramic pan, it's fast, uses minimal oil and no fuss.

Mediterraneo10 5y ago

If you only use wooden or plastic utensils, you ought to be able to get more than "a couple of years". I have been using my Tefal frying pan and wok since 2010 and the coating is still there and still perfectly intact.

vagrantJin 5y ago
Plastic utensils. Is using a plastic utensil in boiling vegetable oil a good idea?
- Mediterraneo10 5y ago
  No reason you can't use a rubber/plastic spatula when just frying eggs or making pancakes.