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Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

Sue98 — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:31:05 GMT

Any suggestions?

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

GingerPeach — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:37:07 GMT

I found that a lot of the bending and warping was my own fault. Too often I'd put a hot pan under cool water (to begin soaking before cleaning) so naturally the metal changed shaped. I've been a lot more careful in recent years and it's helped.

The reverse is also true; let a cold pan heat gradually.

Even the manufacturer of my stainless steel sink warns to not put hot pans directly into the sink for fear of the metal of the sink change shape.

There's a blog on the Cuisinart site about this. You can search for how to prevent your cookware from warping. They do say three-ply pans are more resistant.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

GSPgirl — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:43:05 GMT

@Sue98wrote:
Any suggestions?

Le Creuset and TFal from Target for my frying pans. I do not and have never put any of my cooking pans in the dishwasher.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

mac116 — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 21:07:40 GMT

I have All-Clad and Emeril cookware. I have never noticed any warping or bending. I do not put my cookware into the dishwasher...ever.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

hopi — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 21:06:52 GMT

18/10 Stainless steel cookware

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

Tigriss — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 22:07:30 GMT

Well... there must be a few things you are doing wrong, so I'll list them.

1. Stop hitting the husband in the head with the pots and pans. Clearly, his head is harder than they are.

2. Stop missing when throwing the pots and pans at your husband's body, that or they bounce off of him and dent when they hit the floor. I'm not sure if that is because he is plump or if he is muscular. It could go either way.

3. Buy heavier pots and pans. Heavy duty pots and pans don't have to be cast iron, though those would get your husband's attention, but they are hefty in weight and can be in price, though there are great deals on quality pots and pans at Sam's Club, Costco, BJs, and on sale at regular shops. Nice thick bottoms, like my own bum, are heftier stuff that will stand the test of time against heat and the occasional drop. They will also not warp if you got from screeching hot to cold ice water. They are also dishwasher safe if you go with stainless steel. Teflon or ceramic non-stick should be hand washed or just buy them at a decently cheap price for the quality and replace when they scratch, which I haven't had an issue with from ceramic non-stick. I'd go for more of them over Teflon.

4. Eat out. Let them do the cooking, cleaning and worrying about their pots and pans. We have options in this.

Enjoy your wealth of products to choose from and the wisdom on this board!

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

Glittergal — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 23:52:58 GMT

I enjoy my All-Clad stainless. Tramontina is my second favorite. I never put them in the dishwasher though.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

SharkE — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:05:41 GMT

HSN's line of Curtis Stone's stuff is really good. Most of his stuff, though, I don't think your suppose to put in dishwasher. Hate that. LOL

Wolfgang probably has great stuff, also.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

Eileen in Virginia — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:45:35 GMT

I like ScanPan which I usually buy from Sur la Table when it’s on sale.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

brandiwine — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:10:35 GMT

I'm using Kirkland Brand (Costco) hard anodized with no problems. I've had this set for at least 7 years and I cook almost everyday with them. I have never put them in the diswasher and I have a smooth top stove.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

Fressa — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:24:36 GMT

I've had good luck with Cook Essentials, Rachael Ray,and Analon. I purchased them for myself and my kids either on QVC, BBB and Kohl's.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

EatWell — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:35:50 GMT

@Sue98wrote:
Any suggestions?

Cast iron cookware.

Good luck.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

GingerPeach — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:53:22 GMT

Can someone tell me what putting pans in the dishwasher has to do with their warping?

I understand not putting in non-stick pans, and maybe it's overall better to wash by hand, but the warping part I don't think I understand.

Thanks, everyone!

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

Cindipup — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:08:23 GMT

In my opinion Breville cookware is the best!!!! Tops!!!! There aren’t any rivets inside any pot, so none of your food gets stuck behind it. The are so well-made, wipe clean instantly and are a pleasure to cook with.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

jpie — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:15:40 GMT

I've had great luck with Circulon with the non-stick surface.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

EatWell — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:16:24 GMT

@GingerPeachwrote:
Can someone tell me what putting pans in the dishwasher has to do with their warping?
I understand not putting in non-stick pans, and maybe it's overall better to wash by hand, but the warping part I don't think I understand.
Thanks, everyone!

Nothing to do with warping.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

EatWell — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:17:28 GMT

@Cindipupwrote:
In my opinion Breville cookware is the best!!!! Tops!!!! There aren’t any rivets inside any pot, so none of your food gets stuck behind it. The are so well-made, wipe clean instantly and are a pleasure to cook with.

@Cindipup

Where is the cookware made?

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

chickenbutt — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:03:39 GMT

IMO, aside from proper care (hand washing, no high heat, no extreme temp changes), I think the main thing is buying quality.

I wouldn't buy aluminum cookware unless it's hard anodized. Just the regular aluminum, porcelain/enamel coated, is junk. It's too thin and plain aluminum like that over conducts so it's not only not a good cooking choice, but it could warp at some point, especially with high heat.

Good quality triply stainless, hard anodized aluminum, good quality cast iron - those are integrous enough that there would be no way, with normal use, any of those would warp.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

ECBG — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:43:25 GMT

I still have my complete set of copper bottom Revere Ware which I love because of the double boiler.

The only things I have replaced are small, no stick pans for eggs and a few large ones when our sons were teenagers and wouldn't turn the heat down.

Re: Cookware that doesn't end up bending and warping out of shape?

novamc1 — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 19:22:16 GMT

I don't know how to describe my newer large, rimmed baking sheets by two different brands, except to say that they are heavy in weight and have a bumpy diamond-shaped raised surface on top and bottom.

Two are by Nordic Ware, and the third came as part of a FOOD & WINE baking set recently ordered from HSN.

They have not warped, and as soon as I saw how well they worked at high oven temps, I packed up my large Cuisinart baking pans and sent them to Goodwill. Those were nice-looking, hefty pans with a nonstick surface, but they warped even at moderate temperatures. I was quickly fed up with them.

Have never experienced any warping with a fry pan, saucepan or any other type of pot or pan--only with flat baking sheets used in an oven.