Care of Stainless Steel Cookware

If you have purchased stainless steel cookware or are in the process of shopping around for quality cookware, you already know that stainless steel cookware is not cheap. If you purchase this type of cookware from a home show, county or state fair, you could spend as much as 00 or more. If you purchase from one of the many reliable internet stores, you may still pay 0 to 0 or more for a good quality set of stainless steel cookware. Whatever the investment, you can be assured that it is money well spent. Once you start using waterless cookware, you will never want to return to conventional cookware. BUT the big question--what about maintenance?

Stainless Steel Cookware

Normal Maintenance

Stainless Steel Cookware

Generally, stainless steel does not require a lot of maintenance. With daily usage, hand-washing your cookware in hot, soapy water and drying it thoroughly with a soft cloth before storing away is recommended. While it is dishwasher safe, many experts feel that the detergents may have a negative effect on stainless steel cookware over time. If you decide to use the dishwasher, it is recommended that you remove your cookware after the wash cycle and dry by hand to avoid water spots.

General Stainless Steel Cookware Cleaning Tips
If your water has high calcium content, you may notice a white, chalky residue on your cookware. When this appears, simply fill the pot or pan with 1 part of vinegar to 3 parts of water. Bring it to a boil, let it cool, and then wash thoroughly with hot soap water and dry. In many situations, you may not even have to bring the pan to a boil. Most times, if I get that residue on my pans, I merely mix the vinegar/water combination, pour it into the pan, let it stand for several minutes, rub the mixture around the entire surface to make sure all areas have been treated, and then rinse and wash as normal. Burnt-on food-Fill you pan with warm soapy water-enough to cover the entire area-and let sit for an hour. Then bring the pan to a boil on the stove for about 10 to 15 minutes. Let the water cool. Scrub with a nylon scouring pad. Wash out again with hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Repeat this process again if the stain is particularly stubborn. In most situations, burning can be avoided by simply cooking your food properly. For example, when cooking meats, be sure to let it cook on one side (usually 6 - 7 minutes per side) until it releases easily without sticking. Once it reaches this point, then turn it over. Use non-abrasive cleansers like Bon Ami Polishing Cleanser or Bar Keepers Friend for general cleaning and stain removal. Bar Keepers Friend comes in a liquid and a powdered version. Many believe that the powdered version works better. Your cookware should remain looking like new. NEVER use steel wool on stainless steel cookware. The metal scouring pads or abrasive cleaners might remove the stuck-on food, but they might also scratch the surface of your cookware. Use nylon-net scouring pads, plastic or nylon brushes. If fingerprints are a problem, try using a glass cleaner on your pan. Rinse thoroughly and towel dry. Never use chlorine bleach or ammonia-based cleaners on your cookware. In summary, with proper care and maintenance, your stainless steel cookware will last a lifetime. Your investment in quality cookware allows you to provide healthy, nutritional meals for your family. Protect that investment by taking the time after each use to wash in warm soapy water and properly dry before storing. Occasionally apply a good-quality stainless steel cleaner to it. These simple techniques will keep your cookware looking bright and shiny and keep your foods from sticking in the pan.

We hope you found this information helpful. I f you decide that you would like to investigate stainless steel cookware further, visit our site - The Gourmet's Cookware. In addition to our stainless steel cookware sets, we also offer stainless steel stockpots, skillets, flatware, cutlery, and other gourmet accessories-all at affordable prices. To help our customers make the transition from conventional to waterless cookware, we also provide additional information about waterless cooking, as well as tasty, nutritional recipes that can easily be adapted to waterless cookware.

Care of Stainless Steel Cookware

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Cuisinart 77-17 Chef's Classic Stainless 17-Piece Cookware Set Feature

1-1/2-, 2-, 3-quart saucepans; 8-, 10-, 12-inch skillets; 4-quart saute; 9-quart stockpot; 7-3/4-, 9-1/2-inch steamer inserts; with lids
Mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel with inner core of aluminum for fast, even heating
Riveted stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop
Matching 18/10 mirror-polished stainless-steel lids seal in moisture and nutrients
Oven-safe to 450 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; dishwasher-safe

Cuisinart 77-17 Chef's Classic Stainless 17-Piece Cookware Set Overview

17 Piece Chef's Classic Stainless Set includes: 1.5-quart, 2-quart, and 3-quart saucepans with covers; 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch covered skillet with helper; 4-quart saute with helper and cover; 9-quart stockpot with cover; 20-cm steamer insert with cover; 24-cm pasta steamer

Cuisinart 77-17 Chef's Classic Stainless 17-Piece Cookware Set Specifications

Cooks shopping for midweight stainless-steel cookware at a mid-range price may well have found their match with this cookware set from Cuisinart. Equipped to handle most common cooking tasks, the 17-piece set includes a 1-1/2-, 2-, and 3-quart covered saucepan; an 8-, 10-, and 12-inch covered skillet with helper; a 4-quart covered saute with helper, and a 9-quart covered stockpot, as well as a 7-3/4-inch covered steamer insert and 9-1/2-inch covered pasta steamer insert.

As part of Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line of cookware, all pieces are made of 18/10 stainless steel that has been polished to a brilliant mirror finish and that won't react to acidic foods. An inner core of aluminum ensures that foods heat quickly and evenly without hot spots that can burn foods. The riveted stainless-steel handles on the cookware stay cool on the stovetop and the matching 18/10 mirror-polished stainless-steel lids seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results. In addition, the cookware pieces provide tapered rims for drip-free pouring and all pieces are dishwasher-safe. All cookware in Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line is oven-safe up to 450 degrees F and covered by a limited lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Stainless Steel Cookware

A recipe works best with the right cookware sets. Handling and convenience differs from person to person. Many people feel that cooking with stainless steel cookware is slightly on the difficult side, but there are many chefs and even many homemakers who swear by their steel cookware sets. Both the parties are right in their own way; the answer is that stainless cookware takes some time to get used to it.

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Advantages of Stainless Steel Cookware

Stainless Steel Cookware

On a positive note and giving justice to its popularity, some important advantages of using stainless cookware are as follows

• Corrosion Resistance: cookware does not corrode as it has some quantities of chromium in it.

• Aesthetic Appeal: No other type of cookware can provide you such an excellent mirror finish like stainless steel. It is preferred for its smooth finish. Such cookware do not lose their color (shine is time and maintenance dependant) in the long run. If used properly, this type of cookware is scratch resistance as well.

• Durability: Stainless has excellent durability. If damaged, you have an option to recycle your stainless cookware. It is often said that people buy one or at the maximum 2 pair of stainless cookware sets in their entire life.

• Hygiene: Stainless cookware is known for maintaining hygiene standards. Cooking in it doesn't affect the food or its taste, nor does it have the problem of formation of toxic coating on it.

• Easy Cleaning: Cleaning for stainless steel cookware is very easy. This type of cookware can be washed in a dishwasher that adds to the user's convenience.

Disadvantages of Stainless Cookware

• Cost Aspect: No doubt stainless lasts longer, but it is slightly on the higher side in terms of the monetary investment involved.

• Other Aspects: On its own, steel is not so good at conducting heat and requires addition of other metals (copper and aluminum mostly) for this purpose. This is also a reason stainless steel is priced higher.

On the whole, the number of advantages which stainless stain has over other types of cookware is quite huge, that is the reason stainless steel and good quality cookware set is synonymous.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Stainless Steel Cookware

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Farberware Classic Stainless Steel 17-Piece Cookware Set Feature

Includes 3 covered saucepans; 2 covered saucepots, 2 nonstick aluminum skillets, 3 nesting bowls, 1 nonstick cooking sheet, and 1 nonstick cake pan
18/10 stainless steel with phenolic handles oven-proof to 350 degrees F
Pots and pans feature fully-capped aluminum core for superior cooking
Close-fitting stainless steel lids; plastic lids on nesting mixing bowls
Dishwasher-safe; limited lifetime warranty

Farberware Classic Stainless Steel 17-Piece Cookware Set Overview

If you have a large family or lots of dinner parties this is for you! The "full cap" base has an aluminum core for even heating and the stainless steel body offers lasting beauty. The handles are a traditional style that works in the most modern kitchens. Plus; two pieces of quality bakeware ! This huge set is the most economical way to equip your kitchen.

Farberware Classic Stainless Steel 17-Piece Cookware Set Specifications

Functional and handsome, the 17 pieces in this economical Farberware set provide all the basic necessities for home cooking and baking. Each pot or pan is constructed of gleaming 18/10 stainless steel that encapsulates a thick aluminum core in the base, the "full cap" advantage that allows Farberware Classic to cook evenly without hotspots. Stainless-steel lids and black phenolic handles in traditional styling withstand oven heat up to 350 degrees F. While not as heavy-gauge as the Farberware Millennium line, Classic has long been a popular company standard.

Suitable for stovetop as well as oven use, the cookware in the set consists of: 1-, 2-, and 3-quart covered saucepans, 4- and 8-quart covered saucepots, and 8- and 10-inch nonstick aluminum skillets. For mixing and storing, three nesting stainless steel bowls with ring handles and tight-fitting plastic lids are included; for baking, a 9-by-13-inch nonstick cooking sheet, and 9-by-13-inch nonstick cake pan. All the items are dishwasher-safe, and are covered by a limited lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri

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1-, 2-, and 3-quart saucepans with lids; 4- and 8-quart saucepots with lids; 8- and 10-inch nonstick skillets; 3 nesting bowls with plastic lids; 9-by-13-inch nonstick cooking sheet; 9-by-13-inch nonstick cake pan.

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Stainless Steel Cookware Versus Aluminum Pans

Stainless steel and aluminum are the most common metals used for making cookware sets and other utensils. According to an estimate, more than 50 % of all kitchenware and cookware manufactured now days have either stainless steel or aluminum, at least in minor quantities. A detailed comparison about cookware made from stainless steel and cookware made from aluminum is discussed below.

Stainless Steel Cookware

Comparison is best done in terms of factors as it is easy to understand. Some important aspects with respect to a buyer as discussed below. Instead of common points which are strengths of both the materials, the debate between aluminum and stainless cookware is generalized using factors in which either of them manages to pip the other.

Stainless Steel Cookware

Thermal Conductivity

Cooking and roasting is principally dependant on the principle of thermal conductivity. The thermal conductivity of aluminum is quite higher as compared to steel. For your information, copper betters aluminum in terms of thermal conductivity. This explains the fact that a lot of good cookware has a small coating of copper (between layers of steel) at the bottom end which meets the heat first.

Heat Distribution

steel on its own does not distribute heat evenly. Its only when certain other metals are added that there is a proper distribution of heat.

Reaction to Certain Foods

Aluminum is known to react with foods which have alkaline or acidic contents. That is the reason food items like some soups are not cooked in aluminum pans as aluminum particles may get trapped in your food. A standard alternative to this is the concept of hard anodized non-stick aluminum which is made through the process of electro-chemical anodizing which doesn't allow the base metal to breach into food items. The surface of stainless equipment may pit if exposed to salty environment for a long time. Even if stainless steel comprises of a variety of metals, there is no or negligible particles entering food.

Cost

If materials used to make cookware are compared, aluminum cookware will be less expensive against cookware made up of steel.

Apart from this, stainless steel is popularly used for making skillets, stock pots and other such cookware.

Stainless Steel Cookware Versus Aluminum Pans

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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Steel 5-1/2-Quart Multi-Purpose Pot with Glass Cover Feature

Stainless steel. Classic looks, professional performance. Cooking surface does not discolor, react with food, or alter flavors.
Solid stainless steel riveted handles stay cool on the stovetop. Safe and comfortable handling.
Aluminum encapsulated base heats quickly and spreads heat evenly. Eliminates hot spots.
Tight fitting stainless covers seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results. Also eliminates drips and spills while pouring.
Oven safe to 550 F. Cook on stovetop, in oven or under broiler. Freezer safe for easy storage.

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Steel 5-1/2-Quart Multi-Purpose Pot with Glass Cover Overview

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T-Fal Ultimate Stainless-Steel Copper-Bottom 12-Piece Cookware Set

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T-Fal Ultimate Stainless-Steel Copper-Bottom 12-Piece Cookware Set Feature

8- and 10-1/2-inch sauté pan; 1.1-, 2.2-, and 3.2-quart covered saucepan, 5-1/2-quart covered Dutch oven, spoon, and slotted turner
Stainless-steel construction with multi-layer steel/aluminum/copper bases for even heating
Riveted stainless-steel handles ergonomically designed for comfort
Glass lids with stainless-steel loop handles help trap in heat, moisture, and nutrients
Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; dishwasher-safe

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Aluminium Cookware Versus Stainless Steel Cookware

Aluminum cookware versus stainless pans and pots. Some people like Aluminum while others prefer stainless. That s why we are going to talk about the pros and cons of both, so that you can make a better decision when buying them.

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Stainless Steel Pros

Stainless Steel Cookware

Stainless steel is basically iron to which up to eight alloys have been added. The more alloys, the better the quality. In order to be consider as stainless steel, the metal must have at least 11% of chromium. This reduces the effects of rust that can be caused by moisture or air. Most of the stainless cookware has 18% of chromium and until 10% of nickel.

This king of metal is very resistant and durable and resists to almost any kind of scratches. Stainless steel cookware is also easy to clean.

Cooks choose stainless steel over Aluminum cookware. The reason for this is because unlike Aluminum cookware, the stainless steel does not react to alkaline or acidic foods that are cooked in it.

Aluminum Pros

Aluminum cookware has been produced since the late 19th century, however it was only in the 20th century that it started to sell pretty well. More than half of the cookware ever sold is made of Aluminum. This is so popular due the fact of its low prices and quick heating.

There are 3 types of Aluminum cookware:

-Pressed: This is the cheapest but is also the quickest to be tossed way after some uses because of wear.

-Cast: This one is thicker and more porous than pressed but is able to retain heat better.

-Anodized: These are the best types of Aluminum cookware, but also the most expensive. They are made through a process of electro-chemical and are scratch resistant and non-stick.

Stainless Steel Cons

The main problem with stainless cookware is that it is a bad conductor of heat and does not spread the heat evenly. This is bad because we need heat to cook and that s why most of the quality stainless cookware have Aluminum or copper placed between the layers to conduct heat better. Using these metal allows people to cook efficiently with any stainless steel cookware.

One other disadvantage s that tends to discolor over high heat and its surface may pit with prolonged exposure to a salty environment.

Aluminum cons

The main problem with Aluminum is that reacts with some types of foods, especially with those with alkaline of acidic components. For example, do not cook tomato sauce in an Aluminum pot because Aluminum particles might be leached into the food.

Another con is that some people believe that using the Aluminum cause Alzheimer's disease. The FDA as well most scientists believe that there is not threat, but if you are one of those that follow the "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure", then you should use stainless steel cookware.

How to Decide?

Choosing between Aluminum or stainless cookware it s all about the costs, quality and your cooking needs. For those who don t have much money, then Aluminum is great for you. On the other hand, if you got the money and are looking for quality cookware, you will find it in the stainless steel cookware. Cleaning is a fairly simple process, whatever you choose the Aluminum or stainless steel. They both can be washed with liquid detergent or be put in the dishwasher.

Aluminium Cookware Versus Stainless Steel Cookware

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Cook N Home 12 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set Feature

Suitable for all cooking source electric and gas stove or glass and ceramic
Mirror polished stainless steel
Capsuled bottom with aluminum inside for even heating
Stay cool bakelite handle provide comfort grip
Tempered glass lid to clear view while cooking

Cook N Home 12 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set Overview

12 piece stainless steel cookware set includes 1.5 quart sauce pan with lid; 1.5 quart casserole with lid; 2 quart casserole with lid; 3 quart casserole with lid; 5.5 quart stock pot with lid; 10 inch fry pan with lid .

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Cuisinart 77-7 Chef's Classic Stainless 7-Piece Cookware Set

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Cuisinart 77-7 Chef's Classic Stainless 7-Piece Cookware Set Feature

Set includes 1-1/2-, 3-quart saucepan; 8-quart stockpot; 10-inch skillet--all with lids
Cookware and lids constructed of mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel
Aluminum encapsulated in base ensures quick, even heating
Stay-cool stainless-steel handles; dripless rims on lids
Oven-safe up to 550 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty

Cuisinart 77-7 Chef's Classic Stainless 7-Piece Cookware Set Overview

Endorsed by none other than the legendary French chef Paul Bocuse (the only restaurateur in the world to be awarded the prestigious Michelin 3 Stars for over 36 consecutive years), Cuisinart's Chef's Classic stainless cookware is high quality, yet affordable. Unlike many lines of cookware, it can go in the dishwasher for clean up, yet the aluminum core within the base provides even and efficient heating. If you've been thinking of investing in a new set of pots and pans, you'd do well to consider Cuisinart Chef's Classic. This small set offers a number of useful pieces for boiling, frying and simmering, along with the added value of set pricing.

Cuisinart 77-7 Chef's Classic Stainless 7-Piece Cookware Set Specifications

Cooks shopping for midweight stainless-steel cookware at a mid-range price may well have found their match with this cookware set from Cuisinart. The set comes equipped to handle the most common cooking tasks and includes an 8-quart covered stockpot, a 3-quart covered saucepan, a 1-1/2-quart covered saucepan, and a 10-inch skillet.

As part of Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line of cookware, all pieces are made of 18/10 stainless steel that has been polished to a brilliant mirror finish and that won't react to acidic foods. An inner core of aluminum ensures that foods heat quickly and evenly. The stainless-steel handles on this cookware stay cool on the stovetop and the matching 18/10 mirror-polished stainless-steel lids have dripless rims. All cookware in Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line is oven-safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit and is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

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3-quart saucepan with lid, 1-1/2-quart saucepan with lid, 8-quart stockpot with lid, 10-inch skillet

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Cuisinart Stainless Steel Cookware - A MultiClad Pro Review

If you're planning to buy a set of non-stick cookware set, you may want to consider checking out the Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro before you make that purchase. This cookware set consists of a 3-1/2 quart sauté pan, 1.5 quart and 3-quart saucepans, 8- and 10-inch skillets, an 8-quart stockpot, and steamer insert. It is made of stainless steel with a ratio of 18% chromium and 10% nickel, which makes it thicker than most of its rivals on the market today. The 18/10 combination is the best stainless steel grade for cookware, making the Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro a great investment that will surely cover all your cooking needs.

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Advantages

Stainless Steel Cookware

In general, stainless steel is not a very good conductor of heat. With your average stainless steel cookware set, your cooking time may be extended. However, the Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro's aluminum core which is placed between two layers of stainless steel solves this problem. With this set, simply preheat the pans at medium heat - there is no need to use high heat for cooking.

Another benefit of this set is that the handles do not get overly hot while cooking. The handles were also ergonomically designed, making it easier to shake, flip and move the pans. No shaky handles to worry about either - they are riveted tightly to the cookware, elimating the risk for serious injury.

The Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro is dishwater safe so cleaning up is a breeze. If you prefer to wash the pots and pans by hand, you only need to use dishwashing detergent, hot water, and a good sponge. Stuck on food comes right off and stains are removed completely - leaving you with a sparkling clean, new-looking pan every time.

The lids are also interchangeable - and they can be used to cover the skillet. A unique feature is the rolled edges of the pots and pans, which prevent liquids and sauces from pouring down the sides. You can also use this cookware inside the oven because it is oven safe up to 500 degrees fahrenheit. The set t is also safe to use on induction ranges.

What's more, the Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro looks perfect in your modern kitchen because of its classy, elegant brushed exterior.

What Others Say

Most consumers who have used the Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro rate it at 5 stars. However, there are a few who have problems with food sticking to the pans. This seems to be an exception, not the rule. There are others who complain about the handle lids rusting or receiving cookware sets that do not have smooth finishes. Again, these are not common experiences, and perhaps those who have complained more likely got bad stock, than anything else.

Conclusion

With all the advantages that the Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-piece Cookware Set offers, it is proving to be a better cookware than its non-stick counterparts. Stainless steel cookware is more durable and more versatile. Because the pans are oven safe, you can even use the pans for roasting. And you'll never have to worry about non-stick coating peeling off and getting into your food.

Cuisinart Stainless Steel Cookware - A MultiClad Pro Review

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Gourmet Chef 12 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set with Bakelite Handles, Blue Feature

18/10 Stainless steel
04mm body and 15mm aluminum capsulated base
Belly shape with rolled step edge
Clear glass lid and gold plated fittings
Low to medium heat is recommended Easy Cleanup

Gourmet Chef 12 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set with Bakelite Handles, Blue Overview

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Rachael Ray Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange

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Rachael Ray Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange Feature

Set includes 1-1/2- and 3-quart covered saucepans, 8-quart covered stockpot, 8- and 10-inch open skillets, and 10-inch covered saute pan
Satin-finish stainless steel with aluminum-capped bases
Stay-cool, grippy silicone handles in cheerful orange hue; riveted for durability
Glass lids allow for at-a-glance monitoring
Oven-safe up to 400 degrees F; hand wash; limited lifetime warranty

Rachael Ray Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange Overview

This cookware set is an exceptional value, including all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. As the set contains only basic pieces, you'll really use each and every pan. It includes saucepans for whisking a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, a big stockpot for soups, stews or boiling pasta, and skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen) that will help you turn out perfect crepes or a simple grilled cheese sandwich. The set also includes a saute pan, a wide, straight-sided pan that can perform many of the functions of a skillet but features deep sides for extra capacity, perfect for one dish meals. Start your dish in this pan by sautéing onions and browning meat, then add your liquid and other ingredients into the same pan to finish on the stovetop or in the oven.

Rachael Ray Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange Specifications

A satiny sheen and touches of color give Rachel Ray's 10-piece stainless-steel cookware set a stylish look that's also functional and durable. Included in the grouping are an 8-quart covered stockpot, 1-1/2- and 3-quart covered saucepans, 8- and 10-inch open skillets, and a 10-inch covered sauté pan. Stainless steel is a popular all-around cooking material because it heats quickly and evenly, while the aluminum-capped bases add energy efficiency and excellent heat retention. Plus, the metal doesn't react to acidic foods, resists corrosion and scratches, and cleans easily with just a sponge.

The cookware set also features high-arching handles covered in grippy orange silicone that stay cool on the range and are oven-safe to 400 degrees F. Riveted on for strength, they won't warp, bend, or break no matter how heavy the load or how often used. Glass lids also keep the chef informed on what's happening inside the pots without letting heat, nutrients, or flavor escape. A nice starter set that's both versatile and inclusive, this collection is perfect for a new homeowner or as a smartly polished upgrade to a worn, gathered-over-the-years menagerie. It's backed by a lifetime limited warranty. --Kara Karll

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Stainless Steel Cookware Sets - A Buyer's Guide

With the negative publicity that non-stick or Teflon-coated cookware is getting, large numbers of individuals are checking out stainless steel cookware. Investing in a high quality stainless steel cookware set might be one of your ideal purchases in terms of practicality, durability and many benefits.

Stainless Steel Cookware

One huge advantage with stainless steel pots and pans is they are very resilient and can last a lifetime. They just don't demand particular care and you may use any variety of cooking utensils on them. Stainless will never stain or corrode. To maintain their amazing mirror finish, you can not utilize harsh clean-up items on them.

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Various grades of stainless steel cookware sets can be found. They might be manufactured from 18/, 18/8 or 18/10 stainless steel. The 1st number gives the percent of chromium in the steel. The second number is the percentage of a penny.

The best steel cookware uses 18/10 steel. It's the heaviest and the priciest grade. Additionally it is essentially the most durable and gives the best cooking results. Cookware made of stainless that contains no nickel (18/) is the slimmest, and is perfect simply for cooking pasta or for steamers.

Stainless steel pans are fantastic for browning meats. It produces a great fond, the caramelized bits that stick to the bottom of the pan when frying or browning. You may deglaze the pan and make the most tasty gravy.

When choosing stainless cookware, always make sure it has an aluminum or copper core, and ideally both. On it's own, stainless is a bad conductor of heat. Copper and aluminum will help deliver the heat more evenly, and the cookware will respond rapidly to changes in temperatures. Also, make perfectly sure that the aluminum or copper runs up the sides of the pan.

Paying for a set of stainless cookware has its positive aspects. First of all, a cookware set is visually more desirable than an accumulation of mismatched pans and pot. Second, you are able to purchase a set that suits your capacity to pay plus the size that the family requires. You're going to get great value for your money with a capable set of cookware.

A regular cookware set might include covered saucepans, skillets, covered saute pan, covered stock pot, and steamer. The saucepans and skillets mostly can be found in different sizes. Some cookware sets may include a Dutch oven.

When paying for a stainless cookware set, always opt for the best that it is possible to afford. Naturally, you will be cooking with it for quite a while to come.

Stainless Steel Cookware Sets - A Buyer's Guide

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Cuisinart 77-14 Chef's Classic Stainless-Steel 14-Piece Cookware Set Feature

1-1/2-, 3-quart saucepans; 8-, 10-inch skillets; 4-quart saute; 9-quart stockpot; 7-3/4-, 9-1/2-inch steamer inserts; with lids
Mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel with inner core of aluminum for fast, even heating
Riveted stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop
Matching stainless-steel lids seal in moisture and nutrients
Oven-safe to 450 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; dishwasher-safe

Cuisinart 77-14 Chef's Classic Stainless-Steel 14-Piece Cookware Set Overview

14 Piece Chef's Classic Stainless Set includes: 1.5, 3.0 saucepans with covers, 8" and 10" covered skillet, 4.0 quart saute with helper and cover, 9.0 quart stockpot with cover, 20 cm steamer insert with cover, 24 cm pasta steamer insert with cover

Cuisinart 77-14 Chef's Classic Stainless-Steel 14-Piece Cookware Set Specifications

Cooks shopping for midweight stainless-steel cookware at a mid-range price may well have found their match with this cookware set from Cuisinart. Equipped to handle most common cooking tasks, the 14-piece set includes a 1-1/2- and 3-quart covered saucepan, an 8- and 10-inch covered skillet, a 4-quart covered saute with helper, and a 9-quart covered stockpot, as well as a 7-3/4-inch covered steamer insert and 9-1/2-inch covered pasta steamer insert.

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Surgical Stainless Steel Cookware - Elevate Your Culinary Skills From Mediocre to Superb

You can serve your family healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals every time you cook if you prepare those meals in surgical stainless steel cookware. There are numerous benefits to cooking with this type of cookware.

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Benefits of waterless cookware

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When you cook vegetables in a pot of water, many of the vitamins and minerals are lost. While your intention may be to serve your family healthy meals, it is almost impossible to do so when you cook away the health benefits of the food you prepare. Waterless cookware allows the vegetables and meats to retain their nutritional value. The vapor seal lids prevents moisture, minerals, and vitamins from escaping. Vegetables prepared in waterless cookware remain colorful. Not only is the flavor of what you cook important, so is the visual appearance of the food. People seem to enjoy food more when it looks attractive on the plate. Waterless cookware eliminates the need for oil or grease. This makes the food you prepare healthier, especially for those who are watching their weight or concerned about their cholesterol. Surgical stainless steel cookware is an economical choice. The money you spend to purchase the cookware can be beneficial to your budget in the long run. You never cook on high heat with this type of cookware. That alone makes it a more efficient method of cooking. But, as an additional money saving bonus, you can use the stack method of cooking. Once the food in the bottom pan begins cooking you can add one or two more pots on top of it so that an entire meal could be prepared on one burner instead of three as you would need with other cookware. Cooking time is less in this cookware than in many lesser expensive, lower quality types of cookware. This cookware is easy to clean. It is recommended that the lids be washed by hand but the cookware is dishwasher safe. You can do stove top baking in this cookware.

Shopping tips

Waterless cookware is sold at home party demonstrations. These events are informative and possibly entertaining, but the cost of the cookware is often higher than many people's budget allows or more than they actually feel they want to pay for cookware. Some department stores have surgical stainless steel cookware sets and individual pieces at affordable prices. Rather than buy an entire set, you might want to purchase one piece from a department store to see how impressed you are with this type of cookware before ordering an entire set online or by mail. Most likely, once you discover how economical this easy to use cookware is you will want to invest in a complete set. Online kitchen supply sites have numerous selections of surgical stainless steel cookware at reasonable prices. You can probably find a set that fits your budget and that has the number of pieces you want to buy. Sets of this cookware contain the basic pots, pans, and lids that will set you up with the essentials you need to prepare many delicious meals. As time passes, you may be so delighted with this method of cooking that you will want to add some additional pieces to your standard set. There are many individual pieces such as the partial list that follows that you can easily find online. Any or all of these would be beneficial additions: a surgical stainless steel electric skillet, a stove top griddle, a stove top grill with dome lid, a tea kettle, a stock pot, or a stainless steel steamer.

Miscellaneous information that you might find helpful when shopping for and using this cookware

When shopping for cookware, make certain it is good quality stainless steel with at least 9 element construction so that the heat is evenly distributed and stack cooking is successful. The lids should nest snugly inside of the pot or pan they are designed to fit. This makes it much easier to store the cookware. You can indeed save money using surgical stainless steel cookware, so each piece you purchase is a bonus for your budget. Read instructions carefully if you are unfamiliar with this cookware. Simple tips such as never using high heat and keeping the lid on when cooking are important in order to assure that your dishes come out as superbly delicious as you desire.

Surgical stainless steel cookware is an economical and simple way to prepare delicious, healthy meals for your family and for guests that you invite to join you for a meal on special occasions.

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Farberware Classic Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set Feature

Set includes 1-, 1-1/2- and 2-quart saucepans (each with lids); 5-1/2-quart saucepot with lid; 7- and 9-inch nonstick skillets
Made of heavy 18/10 stainless steel polished to mirror finish
Aluminum in pans' bases for quick, even heating; bases capped by stainless steel
Close fitting glass lids; classically styled phenolic handles
Oven safe to 350 degrees F; dishwasher safe, though handwashing recommended; limited lifetime warranty

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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Dome Cover

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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Dome Cover Feature

12-inch everyday pan made of 18/10 stainless steel with encapsulated aluminum core
Side handles stay cool to the touch and come riveted for strength
Stainless-steel dome-shaped lid helps keep in heat, moisture, and nutrients
Dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup; oven-safe up to 550 degrees F
Measures approximately 11-4/5 by 14-1/2 by 2-4/5 inches; limited lifetime warranty

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Check Out These Stainless Steel Cookware Set Reviews Before Buying

Stainless steel cookware set reviews are done on each individual pot and pan in the cookware set and on the total set together. The performance of each utensil is noted and debated among qualified testers. Considerations are made on how evenly each utensil disperses heat on gas and electric ranges, the design of the individual cookware, the ease of use, number and size of pots and pans, cleanup and the total price of the set. Using a complicated formula, a winner is chosen. The winners in the budget and luxury cookware ranges are listed below.

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Rated best in the budget cookware category is a 10 piece Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Cookware. This set includes seven of the most popular size pots and pans and three tight fitting lids. Special tapered rims prevent spills and the well-designed stainless steel handles remain cool for easy use. These are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup and can be used in broilers or ovens up to 550 F. The stainless steel enclosed aluminum base disburses heat evenly across the bottom of the pan providing an even cooking surface.

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In the luxury cookware class, All-Clad Stainless Cookware in a 10 piece set took the honors. The big difference is in the internal design of the pots with a heavy aluminum core sandwiched between a stainless cooking surface and a magnetic stainless steel bottom. The heavy-duty core extends across the bottom and up the sides to the rim, dispersing heat evenly throughout the pan and sides. This is especially beneficial on gas ranges where the gas flames caressed the outer rim of the pan's bottom. Costing almost 5 times as much, gourmet cooks may benefit from this added luxury of even heat to the pot's rim.

Consumers using stainless steel cookware set reviews to buy the best should consider their cooking style. Purchasing a cooking set with the right size pots is important for easy use. Most sets come with saucepans in 1-1/2 and 2 quart sizes. Saute pans and Dutch ovens vary greatly; saute pans in the 8 inch, 10 inch and 12 inch range are common, with or without lids. Dutch ovens vary from a 3 quart size to a 5 quart size.

The real value in stainless cookware is the true taste of food; this cookware is nonporous and does not add any foreign materials during cooking. Professional chefs appreciate this quality as they can completely control the taste. Health conscious individuals insist on this safety factor.

Using stainless steel cookware set reviews to make buying decisions is smart. Professionals rate each set and pick the ones providing the most value for the investment required.

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Cuisinart 77-17 Chef's Classic Stainless 17-Piece Cookware Set Feature

1-1/2-, 2-, 3-quart saucepans; 8-, 10-, 12-inch skillets; 4-quart saute; 9-quart stockpot; 7-3/4-, 9-1/2-inch steamer inserts; with lids
Mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel with inner core of aluminum for fast, even heating
Riveted stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop
Matching 18/10 mirror-polished stainless-steel lids seal in moisture and nutrients
Oven-safe to 450 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; dishwasher-safe

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Choosing the Best Stainless Steel Cookware for Your Cooking Area

Good cooking starts with a good set of cookware. With the best suited cookware, you'll be able to effectively whip up all your favourite dishes. Now a days cooks discover stainless steel cookware that should be the most impressive options for the modern kitchen. Not only do they look good, but they are durable and uncomplicated to clean up. Stainless steel cookware is the best for roasting, frying and browning foods.

Stainless Steel Cookware

For food that tastes great and looks great, you should employ only the best stainless steel cookware. The quality of stainless pans and pots differ widely, from low-priced constructed cookware to top-of-the-line All-Clad cookware. A high priced All-Clad cookware set sure isn't for everybody, however, you can still find reasonably priced pots and pans that could work equally well.

Stainless Steel Cookware

While stainless has extraordinary qualities that make it excellent for cooking, it's a poor conductor of heat. To conquer this shortcoming, an aluminum or copper core is placed at the base of the pan to assist deliver heat evenly. Both metals supply even distribution of heat, but aluminum retains heat superior to copper does.

Top brands use 3-ply or 5-ply stainless pots and pans with both copper and aluminum cores sandwiched between layers of stainless. If this type of cookware is beyond your capacity to pay, you'll look for quality stainless steel pots and pans with an aluminum or copper plate at the bottom. The plate should extend over the entire bottom of the pan and really should be solid and heavy. Less expensive cookware sets have small plates only in the middle of the pan and don't work perfectly.

Stainless pans are produced from an alloy of iron with chromium and nickel. The most heavy and most long lasting pans are created from 18/10 stainless. This contains 18% chromium and 10% nickel. Pots and pans made of 18/8 stainless also work well. Stainless steel cookware labeled as 18/ contains 18% chromium and % nickel. These are typically very thin and their use is limited by steamers and pasta cookers.

Before paying for cookware, test the handles of the stainless steel pots and pans. Handles must be solid and attached securely to the body of the cookware. They should also be warmth resistant or remain cool to help you avoid injury and bums.

Stainless is non-porous and scratch-resistant, so its possible to use any type of utensil on the pans without worrying that the surface will flake or crack. You'll always get the pure taste of the food you're cooking. While using best stainless steel cookware, it's never so much easier to serve a delicious meal.

Choosing the Best Stainless Steel Cookware for Your Cooking Area

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T-Fal Performance Stainless Steel Copper Bottom Cookware, 10 Piece Set Feature

8-inch frying pan, 10-1/4-inch frying pan, 1-quart covered saucepan, 2-quart covered saucepan, 5-quart covered Dutch oven, spoon, and slotted turner
Stainless-steel construction with multi-layer steel/aluminum/copper bases for even heating
Riveted stainless-steel handles ergonomically designed for comfort
Glass lids with stainless-steel loop handles help trap in heat, moisture, and nutrients
Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; dishwasher-safe

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