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Cooking with stainless steel cookware

Jul 16, 2007 | Promotions, Shopping

When I moved house and set up my own kitchen, I invested in a good stainless steel cookware set. I made sure that the one I bought was at least 18/10 stainless steel which reflects the content of the steel, and I made sure that they had nice thick bottoms. This is because I like cooking food with sauces and a pan with a thick bottom distributes heat better without burning the food or sauce inside it.

Another thing you might want to consider when buying cookware is the cover. If you buy a set with a clear glass cover, then you can easily see what’s cooking without having to open the lid. Cooking food can get very hot, so a clear lid is of great help. This also helps you keep the heat constant without having to introduce cold air every time you open the lid. I find it most helpful when steaming food because steamed food requires an even cooking temperature.

However, one thing I don’t quite like about stainless steel cookware is the fact that it does stain, to a degree. The pot takes on a different colour after a while and loses it bright shiny look. You can’t take a scouring pad to it, because it will leave the pot with scratches. There are stainless steel pot cleaners though that can restore that bright shiny look. I need to get me one soon.