Let’s talk cookware
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 16:09 last edited by
We use All Clad but didn't got non-stick. Not having non-stick hasn't seemed like much of an issue for saucepans and were recommended by Cooks Illustrated who test everything.
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 16:48 last edited by
LuFin, do y'all yard sale? I have good news and bad news. A very long time ago, on the recommendation of a chef, I bought some Club Aluminum saucepans. The good news is that they are so phenomenal that if I could, I'd outfit my entire kit with it and never buy anything else. Which leads me to the bad news: For some unfathomable reason, it is no longer being made.
My strong recommendation is, if you should find it in yard sales, GRAB IT.
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 17:10 last edited by
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 17:18 last edited by
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 17:28 last edited by Jolly 9 Jan 2021, 17:29
Use the 20% off coupon or find the same cookware at some other retailer. I believe in value. I think they cook as well or just short of a Wearever set.
Buy one of these for Christmas:
https://fieldcompany.com/products/field-cast-iron-skillet?variant=47481299727
On the cast iron you do have, smooth and seal the insides. Lots of Youtube videos on how to do that.......
Lastly, if you have a Sam's Club, buy one of these in your favorite non-stick skillet size:
https://www.samsclub.com/p/12-restaurant-fry-pan/prod7300014?xid=plp_product_4
When the coating starts to wear, chunk it. They're that good, but still that cheap.
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 17:30 last edited by
Club made some really great stuff back in the day. lasts forever.
I have a combination of Lodge cast iron, Cuisinart stainless and Henkel Granitium nonstick saute pans, 8", 10" and 12". They are really, really tough stuff. You can get a set on sale at Costco for like $60 when they have them in stock. I have another set waiting unopened and have used the ones I have for seven or eight years. Used to have to buy a new set of nonstick every year or so, but this stuff you can use metal utensils on.
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 17:33 last edited by
Or maybe just say, "To Hell with it, it's only money!". So make Mik jealous...
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LuFin, do y'all yard sale? I have good news and bad news. A very long time ago, on the recommendation of a chef, I bought some Club Aluminum saucepans. The good news is that they are so phenomenal that if I could, I'd outfit my entire kit with it and never buy anything else. Which leads me to the bad news: For some unfathomable reason, it is no longer being made.
My strong recommendation is, if you should find it in yard sales, GRAB IT.
wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 17:34 last edited by@catseye3 said in Let’s talk cookware:
LuFin, do y'all yard sale? I have good news and bad news. A very long time ago, on the recommendation of a chef, I bought some Club Aluminum saucepans. The good news is that they are so phenomenal that if I could, I'd outfit my entire kit with it and never buy anything else. Which leads me to the bad news: For some unfathomable reason, it is no longer being made.
My strong recommendation is, if you should find it in yard sales, GRAB IT.
Alzheimer's.
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@catseye3 said in Let’s talk cookware:
LuFin, do y'all yard sale? I have good news and bad news. A very long time ago, on the recommendation of a chef, I bought some Club Aluminum saucepans. The good news is that they are so phenomenal that if I could, I'd outfit my entire kit with it and never buy anything else. Which leads me to the bad news: For some unfathomable reason, it is no longer being made.
My strong recommendation is, if you should find it in yard sales, GRAB IT.
Alzheimer's.
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 17:51 last edited by
There has been some concern that aluminum cookware can cause Alzheimer’s. That’s why it’s no longer really made, though there has been no conclusive tests…
The new use of aluminum in cookware is as a core but covered in stainless steel so there is no contact with food…
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 17:52 last edited by
Get a proper wok, and you'll save money by not buying half the crap on your list.
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Get a proper wok, and you'll save money by not buying half the crap on your list.
wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 17:59 last edited by@aqua-letifer said in Let’s talk cookware:
Get a proper wok, and you'll save money by not buying half the crap on your list.
What happens when you have to cook 4 things at once?
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 18:02 last edited by
@lufins-dad said in Let’s talk cookware:
@aqua-letifer said in Let’s talk cookware:
Get a proper wok, and you'll save money by not buying half the crap on your list.
What happens when you have to cook 4 things at once?
Put it all in the wok.
Obvi.
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@lufins-dad said in Let’s talk cookware:
@aqua-letifer said in Let’s talk cookware:
Get a proper wok, and you'll save money by not buying half the crap on your list.
What happens when you have to cook 4 things at once?
Put it all in the wok.
Obvi.
wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 18:02 last edited by@aqua-letifer said in Let’s talk cookware:
@lufins-dad said in Let’s talk cookware:
@aqua-letifer said in Let’s talk cookware:
Get a proper wok, and you'll save money by not buying half the crap on your list.
What happens when you have to cook 4 things at once?
Put it all in the wok.
Obvi.
No.
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@lufins-dad said in Let’s talk cookware:
@aqua-letifer said in Let’s talk cookware:
Get a proper wok, and you'll save money by not buying half the crap on your list.
What happens when you have to cook 4 things at once?
Put it all in the wok.
Obvi.
wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 18:06 last edited by@aqua-letifer said in Let’s talk cookware:
@lufins-dad said in Let’s talk cookware:
@aqua-letifer said in Let’s talk cookware:
Get a proper wok, and you'll save money by not buying half the crap on your list.
What happens when you have to cook 4 things at once?
Put it all in the wok.
Obvi.
lolz
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 18:08 last edited by
I'd suggest updating the pieces individually vs a full set. For example, we buy a new skillet every few years since we use it (medium and large) very often, whereas the larger pots have much less wear/tear on them. We also have a cast iron skillet for cooking steaks.
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I'd suggest updating the pieces individually vs a full set. For example, we buy a new skillet every few years since we use it (medium and large) very often, whereas the larger pots have much less wear/tear on them. We also have a cast iron skillet for cooking steaks.
wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 18:11 last edited by@89th said in Let’s talk cookware:
I'd suggest updating the pieces individually vs a full set. For example, we buy a new skillet every few years since we use it (medium and large) very often, whereas the larger pots have much less wear/tear on them. We also have a cast iron skillet for cooking steaks.
Use the cast iron for more than that… Burgers for sure, chicken, pork, I love cast iron…
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@89th said in Let’s talk cookware:
I'd suggest updating the pieces individually vs a full set. For example, we buy a new skillet every few years since we use it (medium and large) very often, whereas the larger pots have much less wear/tear on them. We also have a cast iron skillet for cooking steaks.
Use the cast iron for more than that… Burgers for sure, chicken, pork, I love cast iron…
wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 18:18 last edited by@lufins-dad said in Let’s talk cookware:
@89th said in Let’s talk cookware:
I'd suggest updating the pieces individually vs a full set. For example, we buy a new skillet every few years since we use it (medium and large) very often, whereas the larger pots have much less wear/tear on them. We also have a cast iron skillet for cooking steaks.
Use the cast iron for more than that… Burgers for sure, chicken, pork, I love cast iron…
How's the grill set-up look? We use our grill outside for all burgers, chicken, etc. Didn't you realize get a new one or a smoker or something?
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wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 18:23 last edited by
It takes 30 minutes to get a good fire going and to the proper temp. Unless you want to pretend you are grilling and use gas… Some days you need to cook indoors…
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Or maybe just say, "To Hell with it, it's only money!". So make Mik jealous...
wrote on 1 Sept 2021, 18:27 last edited by@jolly said in Let’s talk cookware:
Or maybe just say, "To Hell with it, it's only money!". So make Mik jealous...
Too much work. Great stuff if you have kitchen staff.