{"id":20283,"date":"2021-02-01T05:08:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T05:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/?p=20283"},"modified":"2022-11-03T23:32:53","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T23:32:53","slug":"stainless-steel-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/stainless-steel-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Consider Before Buying Stainless Steel Cookware [+ Why Buy Nickel-Free]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What’s the best stainless steel cookware? So many choices and things to ponder, like cost and quality. Generally, you’ll want good quality items at an affordable price. There are a few other variables to weigh up, which I cover in this guide to choosing the best stainless steel cookware for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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What is stainless steel? Stainless steel is an alloy of several metals with about 13% or more chromium and 0 to 10% nickel. The chromium inhibits rust and corrosion. Nickel is added for shine and polish, for aesthetics and ease of clean up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of stainless steel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of stainless steel cookware? There are multi benefits of stainless steel cookware, which include rust and chip resistance, high heat use, durability, and compared to some others, a healthy choice in cookware.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are easy to maintain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lightweight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stainless steel is a lighter material for pans than cast iron<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an example: My 10″ 3ply stainless steel frying pan weighs in at just under 3 lb. Compare this to my smaller 8.5″ cast iron skillet, which weighs a good 4 lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Versatile <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s both the versatility and durability of stainless steel cookware that makes them a part of many folk’s kitchen arsenal. Whether it’s saut\u00e9ing, frying, browning, searing, or slow simmer of delicious sauces, stainless steel will serve you well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Super durable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They are tough in that they will last you a lifetime with care. Stainless steel cookware resists chipping, scratches, dents, and dings and is suitable for all cooktops (including induction if it has a magnetic grade stainless steel base).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recommend using non-metal utensils to ensure the cooking surface stays intact and to avoid marking the finish. See my guide to choosing stainless steel vs nonstick cookware.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat resistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some premium quality brands are safe to use in oven temperatures up to 800 \u00baF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recyclable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

And, if you are ever done with these, you can recycle them<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to look for in stainless steel cookware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to choose stainless steel cookware? When buying stainless steel cookware, I would look for the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n