Looking for a non stick frypan - l currently have a scanpan and everything sticks now ! Recommend a place online to purchase as well would be great !
Which non stick frypan ?
ELH05 on 17/10/2013 - 01:02
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Can't recommend any in particular, but when I got my last one the instructions were very specific about NOT using those oil sprays. It seems the oil isn't a problem, but whatever they use to 'aerosolise' the oil is what causes it to stick.
I solved that by buying one of those oil atomisers and only use rice bran oil for it as it has a higher burn point than the olive oil I had been using.
Hope this helps when you get your new one.
Oh - keep an eye on Peters of Kensington. Their specials are good.
is it true for the expensive ones with diamond base or whatever they call it, thick and heavy, we cant wash them with soap but just with hot water and wipe it with tissues?
I love the ads for those - particularly the old american lady who cooks disgusting looking food in them.
I have to admit they look pretty good - anyone had any experience?
Scanpan, Circulon, Anolon, Tefal, pretty standard brands. All have people that day they're good or crap. Swiss Diamond is a more expensive version, might be worth a look.
Point is really to learn how to cook with them. I ruined a nice set of scanpans by overheating it. Using olive oil is a no no as well (use rice bran oil as suggested above - at least that's what I've been told before).
Only use low to medium heat. They're not suited to cooking at high temps. Get a carbon or stainless for that.
Look after any of them and they should be fine for a few years. I think any more than that is pushing it personally but some seem to do better.
Places to look might include Yourhomedepot, kitchenwaredirect, everten, PoK (mentioned above). You can get reasonable deals at Myer or DJ but my experience is their sale prices bring the price down to the standard online prices.
Hope it helps
Kmart regularly does Tefal at 50% off. Much better to buy one of these twice as often as a more expensive one less frequently.
I got a stoneware one from Danoz Direct on the back of another OzB recommendation.
The one I have is small, but is very non-stick. We don't overheat it, and just wipe it clean with a damp paper towel, and it has lost none of its slipperiness after a few dozen uses.
I think it will take another year or two to see whether they are truly long lasting..We went through a couple of expensive "non stick" ones of various types. They always worked well for a while and then… gradually got worse and worse.
Our latest one is a cast iron frying pan from Everten (online). It was $60 (cheap) and has been fantastic! It's easy to clean (hot water with a washing brush, no detergent unless it's really bad) then wipe the water off with a paper towel and put away.
Initially they go rusty between uses if you don't wipe a little oil on them. After a while they go black & don't have that problem.
We still use a non-stick wok for things with sauce (stir fry, curry, etc) and a small non-stick (cheap) frying pan for pancakes but the cast iron frying pan has been great for everything else.
Ive heard cast iron is fantastic. Need to season (layer it with oil and heat) begore the first time you use it but then they last a lifetime!
I got one of those stone pans from ALDI for $19 (cheap as) when it was on sale few months ago.. they are awesome and I have not used oil on it ever.. cooked fish, eggs, chicken breast, vegies and nothing sticks to it…. and cleaning is just as they show on TV (u can clean it with a tissue….. sauce or cheese does not stick to it, I however use water and dishwashing liquid for hygiene) other shops charge like arm and leg…….. but I guess u cant go wrong for $19.. see if u can get one of those..
Aldi has ceramic frypans in coming catalogue. Anyone got experience with these?
I got rid off my non stick pan after reading a book called ,Slow Death with Rubber Duck, Please read the book if you can. I am sure you will change your mind.
why not just tell us the summary of the book…
TL:DR?
So what brand do you use then
If you are buying Tefal, get the Tefal (France) as there's a Tefal (China) and they are crap. If you couldnt find them, buy online maybe? Do not use olive oil and canister spray types, also minimise the use of soap and scourers. Use very hot water and sponge to wash then apply a thin layer of oil with cloth to season before storage; then use either soft silicon or wooden turners to prevent scratches. I use mine this way and they can withstand higher heat stir fries without sticking for some years.
Scanpan come with a 10 year warranty, I took mine back after 2 years as it was flaking, it looked a bloody mess, and the staff gave me the dirtiest looks.
2 weeks later David Jones called and I picked up my new one.
I believe most people wouldn't take a used frying pan back, and they probably bank on this, but after paying a couple of hundred for it, I didn't care.
The problem I found, is when guests come over to cook, they just throw the heat on high etc.
You would think it's because of the extra paper work and phone calls you caused them, LOL.
skk and woll are the best - they can handle high heat up to 250-300c :)
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/116496#comment-1594700Bought an orgo pot a couple of years ago which I use 3-4 times a week. Was bought on line & I was a little sceptical about all its promises i.e. swiss made, never stick,dishwasher safe,never burn,easy to clean etc. but thus far it has lived up to all it promised. Absolutely love it & wish they had different varieties of pans to buy.If they did I would change my scanpans too as they are not user friendly - boil over & hot to touch & lift. The orgo pot ( at the time ) was $59.00 - looks like a large casserole pot - but can be used to cook anything. So far today I have cooked home made soup in it & am about to clean it ready to cook dinner.The only drawback I would have is that again (as it is a casserole looking pot )it doesn't have long saucepan type handles - just lifting handles which are also part of the same dish so they do become hot to touch - need a cloth to lift & move. Still would not swap it - well worth the money.
Bought a Baccarat ceramic coated frypan for about $56. Ceramic coating doesn't have the ptfe & pfoa. Initially it was great but now food sticks…bummer. It seems these only last a little while before they stick.
Yep. Same here lasted about a year.
Buy a RACO. They're not too expensive and they come with a lifetime warranty. Even target sells them.
I can't personally speak for them but I have heard a number of people at my work say that they bought those stone ones that are on those annoying TV ads and they actually turned out to be as good as they say they are. I'm thinking I'll probably try them out when I need to buy a new one
Bought a couple of the Costco Kirkland ones recently, comes in 2 pack of 26cm and 22?cm, made in Thailand anodized aluminium pans. Doesn't work on induction but on gas works very well. Well worth the $30 odd, also with Costco's warranty policy as well, you can return it when they get dodgy.
Well I've narrowed it down - either the Stonedine ones (apparently you can buy them cheaper in Germany if you know how to override you IP address) & the Woll or SKK ones. Now just to see what I can get cheapest
Woll cookware can be ordered cheap from amazon.de and amazon.co.uk
Search for "woll", then select "Kitchen & Home" department on the left and then filter by seller - amazon.
I just bought Woll Saphir Lite 24 cm pan suitable for induction, with removable handle for $94 delivered.Tefal Jamie Oliver
My orgo pot is still going strong 3 years on from my original post. Use it 3/4 times per week & it still looks like new. One of the best buys I have made- thought $59.00 at the time was quite expensive but it has proved it's worth.
Where'd you buy it from ?
Have been using Circulon for a few years, very happy with them.
I have had terrible experiences with Scanpan. I now buy the jumbo non stick pan from Safeway, and replace it regularly.