HearingDamage_ OP t1_jdmgnj9 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Reply to comment by pan567 in In search of quality ceramic cookware by HearingDamage_

I think I’m coming to terms with this. Maybe it’s time I learn the correct way of cooking that doesn’t require nonstick!

Additional_Release49 t1_jdmynkw wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:31 PM

You nailed it with this comment. It took a while for me to learn how to cook on cast iron. Now I'll never go back.

pan567 t1_jdouocx wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:51 AM

Honestly, it's worth it, IMHO. It takes a little time to get used to, and it can be a little frustrating at first, but once you learn it you simply do not need nonstick. Even for eggs and fish, they can be effortlessly cooked in stainless with the right heat settings and cooking fats. I eat eggs daily and have owned exclusively stainless for over 20 years. (You can also get stellar performance from carbon steel and cast iron).

HearingDamage_ OP t1_jdp8xla wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:43 AM

What brand do you like for stainless? Is Cuisinart any good?

pan567 t1_jdpjuh2 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 4:23 AM

I currently have the Demeyere Atlantis and it is arguably one of the gold standards of stainless cookware with simply stellar performance. It really shines with induction, which can have a tendency to be hard on cookware.

The Multi-Clad Pro (MCP) and the Professional Series are both good products. The MCP is fully clad, whereas the Professional Series uses a disc design (the Chef's Classic uses a disc design as well, but it is not as good of a design as the Professional Series). Tramontina Tri-ply Clad is also good on the entry level of stainless.

However, I would strongly recommend considering All-Clad because it is a step up in manufacturing quality compared to Cuisinart and Tramontina, and they currently have crazy good deals on factory seconds at https://homeandcooksales.com/ . These are factory-direct sales of cookware with damaged packaging (for a discount) or cosmetic imperfections (for a huge discount). I had All-Clad before getting my Demeyere I highly recommend them.

If you are flexible on pricing, I would also recommend looking at the Demeyere Industry and Demeyere Atlantis.