7 Tips on How to Prevent Food From Sticking to Stainless Steel Pans
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Cooking on a nice stainless steel pan can be bothersome sometimes as the food can stick to the surface. But this only happens if you don’t know how to use it properly. Here are 7 tips on how to prevent food from sticking to stainless steel pans by Prudent Reviews on Youtube. Learn the detailed explanation of these tips and the common mistakes people make when using them by watching the video below.
Tip 1: Preheat the pan
Before you add oil and start cooking, make sure that the pan has the right temperature. To check, put a small drop of water in the pan. If the water bead into a ball and rolls around the pan, it means you have the right temperature.
Tip 2: Season the pan
Greasing your pan with oil or butter is important to prevent sticking. The oil fills the pores and crevices creating a frictionless surface between the surface and the pan. Do not add oil to a cold pan. The oil seeps into the open pores break down and form sticky polymers. What you need to do is preheat the pan and wait until the temperature stabilizes before you add the oil.
Tip 3: Bring food to room temperature before adding it to the pan
Cold meat lowers the temperature of the oil causing it to stick to the pan.
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Tip 4: Dry food before adding it to the pan
Moisture from the food can lower the temperature of the oil.
Tip 5: Don’t cook too much food in the pan at once
If you overcrowd the pan, the temperature drops and releases moisture from the food.
Tip 6: Don’t move the food too frequently
If you flip food too early, it will stick to the surface of the pan. To check, gently lift the food. If it doesn’t pop right off, let it cook for a bit longer.
Tip 7: Clean and dry thoroughly
Handwashing is always preferred. Wash it with warm water, dish soap, and a soft sponge. Use a soft dish towel to dry it thoroughly.
