topic Re: Stainless Steel Cookware in Kitchen

Stainless Steel Cookware

faeriemoon — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:04:15 GMT

Any recommendations for excellent quality stainless steel cookware that comes with tempered glass lids rather than SS lids?

I'm giving away my Calphalon Contemporary pieces ( was never really a fan of them) and want to replace them with something that is top quality. However I have found that most things considered top quality (All Clad) come with stainless lids. Granted they offer a clean, professional look; but I prefer to see inside the pot or pan.

I generally don't go for sets because I like to pick and choose my pieces, but I would be willing to go for a set if I can get the type of cookware I want. Your pearls of wisdom are welcome, and thank you.

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

wagirl — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:13:33 GMT

I couldn't find a decent set of SS cookware, so I ended up buying separate pieces from different brands---I have a Cuisinart 4 qt SS dutch oven, and 3 saucepans in different sizes and have a huge fry pan that is ok. I love them and use them all the time. SS is different to cook with, not like the nonstick. I don't use any spray oil on it. I also have a lovely set of Curtis Stones durapan that is to die for!!!

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

faeriemoon — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:18:17 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
I couldn't find a decent set of SS cookware, so iIended up buying separate pieces from different brands---I have a Cuisinart 4 qt SS dutch oven, and 3 saucepans in different sizes and have a huge fry pan that is ok. I love them and use them all the time. SS is different to cook with, not like the nonstick. I don't use any spray oil on it. I also have a lovely set of Curtis Stones durapan that is to die for!!!

@wagirl What kind of lids do they have? Cuisinart has glass, if I'm not mistaken, right? I don't care for non stick either. I only have a couple of non-stick fry pans I use for eggs. Also, I'm looking for clad cookware, not that aluminum disc on the bottom. Are the Cuisinarts clad?

ARe: Stainless Steel Cookware

froggy — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:35:33 GMT

Allclad is excellent SS.

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

Cats3000 — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:06:01 GMT

We've had All Clad for a while. They work for us even with the stainless steel lids. We value MADE IN USA products; All Clad fits that bill.

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

faeriemoon — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:09:18 GMT

@Cats3000 @froggy I have considered just buying the All Clad with the additional/optional glass lids.

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

depglass — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:01:24 GMT

I have purchased both Cooks Essentials and Circulon stainless that have glass lids. Circulon has open stock that they will ship direct. Both sets have non-stick if that's a deal breaker.

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

Nightowlz — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:50:25 GMT

I tired some All Cald pieces but I hate the handles. They are suppose to be ergonomic but not IMO. They have a dip in top on the handles which makes it's difficult for me to pick it up??? I returned them.

I'm thinking about trying some Made In Cookware. They have stainless clad, carbon steel & non stick frying pans.

I'm waiting until Black Friday to see if they have any deals before I take the plunge.

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

faeriemoon — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:53:03 GMT

@Nightowlz Is that the name?

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

Nightowlz — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:57:21 GMT

@faeriemoon wrote:
@Nightowlz Is that the name?

Yes company name is & site online is Made In Cookware. I had never heard of it until I saw a commercial earlier this year. Looks like it would be good cookware. Says on their site their cookware are made in the best factories around the world. Their frying pans are made in the USA & Italy.

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

hopi — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:56:35 GMT

If the pan says 18/10 stainless steel the quality is usually excellent.

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

spent2much — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:00:07 GMT

My favorite stainless steel is Farberware. I still have the pieces I bought before I got married... 51 years ago!!! It does NOT, however, have glass lids. I have some nonstick now and I'm so used to the glass lids that I don't like cooking without them. I like to see the food in the pot.

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

Nightowlz — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:04:45 GMT

@hopi wrote:
If the pan says 18/10 stainless steel the quality is usually excellent.

@hopi

Says this on their site Product in our industry is, in part, differentiated by metal composition. In the "premium" market you have things like tri-ply, 5-ply, copper core, etc. Think of our 5-ply like a sandwich. The outer layers of “bread” are premium 18/10 stainless steel. Stainless steel provides durability, induction compatibility, and a non-reactive surface. The “meat” of the sandwich is three layers of aluminum and aluminum alloy, which is a combination of metal known for its heat conductivity and responsiveness. Like in the sandwich, the thicker the aluminum interior better (so 5-ply is better than tri-ply) and the combination of stainless steel and aluminum is a match made in cooking heaven. Two layers of stainless plus three layers of aluminum = 5-ply.

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Gkhm — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:38:01 GMT

I bought my stainless steel 15 years ago. I was considering all clad but when I went to bed bath and beyond I saw Emeril Lagasse stainless steel. It is made by all clad and I have really enjoyed it... it looks like new! The lids are tempered glass and I have never broken one. Easy to cook with and easy to clean!

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

wagirl — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:17:00 GMT

@faeriemoon ---not sure but let me check and get back to you. Yes the cuisinart has a vented glass lid the others have stainless, I think-----

Just checked and yes, all the stainless I have has encapsulated alum in the bases----one has the s/s lid and the others glass. got mine on AMZ. Allclad has copper in the base. have 2 open fry pans that are black with copper handles or that color s/s anyway--got those at Macys a few yeas ago.

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

patbz — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:31:09 GMT

My favorite go to pans are by Martha Stewart, back in the day (15 +years) when she was in KMart. Bought three complete sets when they were on sale (home, fifth wheel and Lance camper); still have all three sets! You might try a stainless Kirkland set from Costco. I have several universal lids (Curtis Stone) that I frequently use. At least one has a glass insert and an adjustable vent.

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

faeriemoon — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:00:45 GMT

Thank you one and all for your suggestions. I'll let you know what I buy!

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

SilleeMee — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:59:42 GMT

@spent2much wrote:
My favorite stainless steel is Farberware. I still have the pieces I bought before I got married... 51 years ago!!! It does NOT, however, have glass lids. I have some nonstick now and I'm so used to the glass lids that I don't like cooking without them. I like to see the food in the pot.

My fave, too! My set is old and came with steel lids. I replaced the lids with glass ones I found at JCP...those are Faberware brand as well and they fit perfectly. @spent2much

Re: Stainless Steel Cookware

depglass — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:25:16 GMT

There is a downside to glass lids, they are harder to keep clean. Some of those lids must be borosilicate, after a few years they won't be clear. But if you use the dishwasher like I do, you know they are "clean."