When your back’s against the wall, faced with hungry kids or a packed schedule, you need cookware you can trust. Quick thinking home cooks reach for their most resourceful and resilient collection; a stainless steel cookware set. If you’re a stainless steel cookware novice, or new to cooking all together, browse our guide to learn all about stainless steel cookware and get to know some of our favourite sets. A successful stainless steel cookware journey starts here.
Why stainless steel?
Whether you’re preparing a quick breakfast or family meal, stainless steel cookware boasts trustworthy characteristics and unique benefits. It’s important to consider how these features will impact your personal cooking style.
The pros of stainless steel cookware include:
Heat distribution: stainless steel conducts heat quickly and efficiently. Many stainless steel cookware pieces feature an aluminium core within the base to bolster even heat dispersion.
Safe: stainless steel does not leach chemicals into food, no matter how high the cooking temperature.
Strong: stainless steel can withstand metal cooking utensils, so unlike non-stick and enamel, you won’t scratch the cooking surface or remove any coating.
Versatile: many stainless steel pans are oven safe, so you can sear, simmer and fry on the stovetop, then transfer to the oven seamlessly. Be sure to check the oven compatibility of individual products before cooking.
Long lasting: when properly cared for and cleaned, stainless steel cookware will last for many years.
Some drawbacks to conquer
- Cooking surface: stainless steel cookware must be properly preheated in order for it to become non-stick. If food is added at too low or too high a temperature, it may stick to the pan.
- High heat: while stainless steel cookware can withstand high heat, overheating the pan may cause it to warp. It’s important to keep temperatures at a safe level.
- Cleaning: the surface can become damaged if cleaned with abrasive scrubbers or harsh cleaning chemicals. Hand washing with warm water and a light detergent is best.
Five stainless steel cookware sets we’re loving
Essteele Per Vita 4 Piece Set
This Italian made Essteele set has all bases covered. Features four different cookware pieces crafted from the highest quality stainless steel with a robust copper foundation for superior heat distribution. Induction compatible and oven safe, with thoughtful features like dripless pouring rims, tight fitting lids and riveted cast handles. Perfect for any meal, this set includes a saucepan, sauteuse, stockpot and skillet.
Chasseur Maison 5 Piece Cookware Set
This premium Chasseur Maison set embodies French excellence. Features five cookware pieces made in France using sleek mirrored stainless steel, grounded by an impact bonded base, topped with French inspired domed lids. Suited to the oven and all stovetops including induction. Includes two saucepans, a casserole, a frypan and a universal steamer basket.
Scanpan Impact Cookware Set 6 Piece with Roaster
This comprehensive Scanpan Impact set is revered for its sleek look and superlative cooking performance, set to elevate family meals and dinner parties alike. Made with a premium brushed stainless steel exterior, impact bonded base for excellent heat conductivity and glass lids so you can view cooking progress. Oven and induction safe, with helpful capacity markings inside each pot. This set includes a stockpot, two saucepans, a frypan, steamer insert and roasting tray with a rack.
Hawkins Triniti Tri Ply Cookware Set 3 Piece
Though each piece is versatile, this Hawkins Triniti three piece set is designed especially for preparing Indian food. Inspired cooking awaits with a deep fry pan for samosa and gulab jaman, a frypan to saute vegetables and simmer curry, and a traditional tava to cook paratha, paneer tikki, roti and more. Made from tri ply stainless steel with stay cool handles, it’s a useful set that offers authenticity from start to finish.
Tefal Virtuoso 3 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Perfect for new cooks or small households, this Tefal Virtuoso set features three essential cookware pieces. The two stewpots and saucepan include glass lids, perfect for slow cooking, simmering, braising, boiling and more. The stewpots feature handy measurement markings on the inside, while robust riveted handles provide support on all stovetops. A high quality, French made set that won’t break the bank.
Let’s get cooking!
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