Questions tagged [pan]
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There are black stains on the kitchen tissue when I wipe my pan after washing, is it safe to use the pan?
After washing my pan with dishwashing liquid, I was wiping it dry with a kitchen tissue and noticed black stains on it. So I washed the pan again with dishwashing liquid and wiped it but the black stains would still show up on the tissue. Also, in…
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Difference between dense materials and materials with high heat capacity (e.g. for pans)?
TLDR: In the context of pans/cooking, is high density and high heat capacity basically interchangeable?
If I have two pans such that it takes approximately the same energy to heat them to the same temperature, one with a high heat capacity but a low…
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What is the best practice to making good fried rice without sticking to the pan?
I just made fried rice earlier in a stainless steel frying pan to test the extent as to how much it will stick. I coated the pan with oil and initially placed garlic, then once the garlic was brown and aromatic, I added the rice. The rice sticked to…
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Can I stack pots while cooking?
I have a one-burner induction cooktop and I use a stainless steel pot to cook various things, like rice and spaghetti. But I always get burnt rice or food stuck to the bottom of the pot, regardless of the heat level, and even if I put it on the…
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Why did my Zwilling Aluminium pan cookware surface corrode just after 1 month?
On March 3 2021, I bought this Zwilling 33 cm / 13 inch Aluminium deep saute pan with lid. Please review pictures below, inside my red circle. The coating on the surface appears to have corroded! Why? What went wrong?
I was careful not to scratch or…
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Pan fried chicken taste like pan?
I just got some canned chicken and fried it with a little water I.e. pan fried without oil and just adding little bits of water as I go.
The chicken tasted like the metal pan itself if you know what I mean? Why did this happen and how can it be…
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Where can I find information on a given pan's bottom diameter?
I am currently looking for a small pan. I measured the plate (ceramic) where it would be used (15 cm) and started looking for 15 cm pans online with little success. So far I've discovered that the advertised measurement for a pan typically refers to…
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How should I clean this pan?
I've been using this pan for a while, and have somehow scorched the bottom of the pan. Can someone tell me how I should clean it? Thanks!
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How does the performance of a warped pan compare to a level one when using gas?
Of course there will be hot spots when using it on anything besides gas because it won't sit flat. But are there any performance disadvantages when using a slightly warped pan and gas? As far as I can tell even a brand new pan will still pool oil…
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Should I throw away my pan if I accidentally melt plastic on it?
I have a pan/wok that I use for toasting flatbreads.
Yesterday, I placed it in my cupboard while it was still hot and it accidentally touched a plastic bag full of salt. The plastic immediately melted off and stuck to the pan.
I was able to peel…
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Why are the pans mostly black?
Most pans are black (arbitrary example: https://www.hood.de/i/pfanne-20-cm-81718656.htm ). What advantage does a black pan have as opposed to other pans? Why are there fewer gray pans, aluminium pans or white pans? Why?
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Wrapping in aluminun foil and place it in a skillet pan
If I wrap something in aluminum foil and place it inside a non-stick skillet pan while cooking something is that something that could e.g. ruin the pan or ruin the food?
Specifically I had in mind wrapping vegetables
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Does an electric grill make it faster than a pan?
My teflon pan heats up for several seconds (to roasting temperature). When I tried 1500W teflon electric grill (in a shop) it took much longer. But electric grill is two sided, so parallel roasting of two sides. So what is quicker and how much?
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How to select a good non-stick pan, price point wise?
I already have cast iron skillet but I can't find a decent "normal" pan, for eggs and stuff, sometimes steaks, more or less general purpose.
Here are some more features: high quality, durable, non stick, oven safe, dish washer safe, extremely flat…
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Best practices for cooking steaks such as rib-eye at home
I am looking for a best practices advise on cooking steaks such as rib-eye or club steaks at home so they come out similar to those at steakhouses.
Oven or Pan? How about the seasoning and cooking times?
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