Everything You Need To Know About Stainless Steel Pans

This is your complete guide to stainless steel. From choosing the right cookware to cooking and cleaning like a pro, I sifted through 1,000+ comments and questions from previous videos to answer everything you’ve ever wanted to know (and a few things that maybe you didn’t). Stainless steel can be intimidating to cook with, BUT there is a reason you see it in all the best kitchens in the world. Learn how to use it, and you'll never go back. My Recommendations: - BEST BASICS: Check out the Essential Pan or 11" Skillet for anyone looking to start their stainless steel journey. ESSENTIAL PAN: https://hestan-culinary.pxf.io/7XJJ1r SKILLET: https://hestan-culinary.pxf.io/qW22Oj - BEST SET: NanoBond titanium-coated cookware has the absolute best performance available and is super easy to clean. https://hestan-culinary.pxf.io/vDZZEO - BEST VALUE: ProBond Luxe cookware is a FANTASTIC and more affordable option that is still fully clad stainless steel with aluminum cores, flush rivets, and my favorite, easy-to-clean handles. https://hestan-culinary.pxf.io/dy775q - BEST ACCESSORIES: Universal lids are so much easier to store and use than any other lids out there. I have two, and they replaced EVERY other lid in my kitchen. https://hestan-culinary.pxf.io/R0662a Covered in this video: 00:00 Intro 01:04 Choosing Stainless Steel 01:51 Best Set for Beginners 02:37 Coated Pans vs. Uncoated Pans 05:48 Must Haves 06:59 Pitting Prevention 08:29 Cladding Explained 09:47 Aluminum vs. Copper 10:38 Thickness & Disc Clad Pans 11:52 Brand Recommendations 14:27 Food Sticking Science 16:31 Smoking Oil 18:22 Oils with High Heat 19:24 Low Heat Cooking 21:02 Nonstick vs. Stainless 22:02 Cooking Potatoes 22:38 Cheese Sticking 23:46 Cleaning Basics 25:41 Cleaning Brown Stains 27:17 Rainbow Staining 28:13 Warping Pans 29:01 RAPID FIRE Q&A Thanks again to Hestan for supporting my channel's mission to educate and empower my audience to create better food. This video wouldn't be possible without them. https://hestan-culinary.pxf.io/cookware Drop your stainless steel questions in the comments, and I might use them in the next video. ——— Mentioned Videos: → How to make stainless steel nonstick: https://youtube.com/shorts/ivq5ak545uY → Don't Waste Money on Trendy Cookware: https://youtu.be/lCgD9FweFvk