Seven things to avoid doing with your stainless steel pans
STAINLESS steel cookware may appear to be indestructible, but actually cannot be used for every cooking task.
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Stainless steel pans are popular because they can endure high heat and will not rust or chip. They are highly durable, but without proper care and attention, you can cause them some serious damage. But what exactly should you avoid doing with your stainless steel pans?
What should you avoid doing with your stainless steel pans?
Do not let the pan get too hot
You should always preheat your pan for a while before cooking with it.
But you want to make sure not to add oil, butter or your other cooking fat until the pan has thoroughly heated up.
Avoid leaving your pan on your stovetop for too long or allowing it to boil dry because this process can cause it to discolour.
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Do not add salt to cold water
Often it is in part of a recipe to season your cooking water, to flavour your food.
Adding too much water can leave white marks on the bottom of your pan which is called salt pitting.
However, if you wait until the water is boiling, the salt dissolves right away.
Do not use an abrasive scrubber
You should never use a stainless steel scrubber on your pan as it will likely damage the finish.
Instead, you should use sponges or a more gentle exfoliant cleaner.
Do not put the pans in a dishwasher
Often pots and pans will claim to be dishwasher-proof.
Pots and pans should instead be cleaned by hand.
A dishwasher can damage the finish and become tarnished over time.
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Avoid using bleach or other strong cleaners
Bleach is an effective cleaning tool when you want to disinfect items thoroughly.
But you should avoid using bleach and other strong cleaners on stainless steel items.
If you use these types of cleaning solutions on your stainless steel, you should rinse it off quickly and thoroughly to avoid damage.
Do not cut items inside the pan
At times you may want to cut a piece of food inside your pan,
However, you should always take it out and use a chopping board because you can damage your pan and your knife by doing it inside the pan.
You will likely leave a permanent mark in your pan and it will also likely damage your knife blade as well.
Avoid putting your pots and pans on a grill or in a microwave
Stainless steel pots are only intended for use at moderate heat rather than extremely high temperatures.
You should not put your stainless steel cookware in an oven or a microwave.
Using a microwave can be especially dangerous because microwaves can cause electrical currents in the metal which could cause sparks.