Why Scanpan Stainless Steel Pans Are Perfect for Busy Mums
David Kahn |
It’s happened to millions of Australians, from busy mums to university students, over the last few decades. We’ve slipped into a habit of reflexively turning to that same tired non-stick pan for every kitchen job from cooking burgers to making a curry.That’s understandable though. We’re all busy and non-stick just seems so much easier. But is it always? Particularly for hard working mums, there are a lot of reasons to consider a well-built stainless steel pan from Scanpan’s 5 Clad line instead.
How Tough Is Stainless Steel? Mum Tough
If you’ve been using nonstick pans your entire life, chances are you’ve had to throw out quite a few. Whether it’s because someone put it in the dishwasher or just scratched the surface with a fork, most non-stick pans are just a bit too delicate for the trials and tribulations of motherhood. You may also find that with consistent use, especially when using the cheaper options, after time the non-stick tends to deplete rather quickly. Alright, what’s so different about stainless steel? First, it’s designed to handle higher temperatures (most non-stick pans are only designed for medium heat and will start to deteriorate at around 260°C). So instead of worrying about whether or not you’re leaving the pan pre-heating too long and creating harmful chemical leaching for your family, you can rest assured that your stainless steel pan can take it.Then there’s scratching, the great terror of any non-stick pan user. Do stainless steel pans scratch? Yes. Does it affect their cooking ability or safety? Nope, not a bit. For stainless steel, scratching is just a part of everyday use, but really won’t impact the pan itself in any noticeable way. So, that’s one fewer thing to worry about.
Okay, all that’s great, but what about cooking performance? After all, your coffee thermos might be tough, but it’s not going to make grilled chicken for the kids. Well, here’s where we have to point out that not all stainless steel pans are created equal. If a pan is made of pure stainless steel, it’s going to take ages to heat up, and that’s time you probably don’t have.Better stainless steel pans are made of multiple layers of aluminium and stainless steel. The steel heats more slowly, leading to heat that’s more evenly distributed and better able to keep its temperature when you throw cold food into the pan. The aluminium, on the other hand, acts to get the pan to heat up faster. Together, they add up to outstanding performance.So what does that performance look like for hard working mums? It means less worrying about food burning when you get distracted for a moment. It means less fretting over using a fork to quickly flip that chicken breast. But best of all it means better browning for more delicious meat and veggies.
Cleaning and Maintaining Stainless Steel Pans
Okay, so cooking performance is great, but we all know cleaning and maintaining your pans is just as important. Mums don’t have time to pamper their pans, you’ve got plenty of other things to worry about. So how do you clean stainless steel pans?Well, for everyday cooking, simple soap and a scrub will do. If you manage to get some food that’s really stuck on there, then soaking the pan in soapy water and then using a cleaning pad should take care of any tough bits of food. If you’ve got some discoloration or really tough stains (that can happen when pans are exposed to excessive heat), then a powerful non-abrasive cleaner like bar keepers friend will take care of just about anything you can throw at it.So, worst case scenario, you’ve got a pan full of discoloration and stuck on food, a few minutes of soaking, a dash of bar keepers friend, and a scrub and it’ll be good as new.
Investing in Quality, Investing in Scanpan
As we mentioned, not all stainless steel is created equal. Scanpan’s 5-clad line uses the highest quality 18/10 steel (which means a higher Nickel content and a much stronger, and more beautiful quality steel). Best of all, it works on all hob types, even induction. So try setting that non-stick pan aside for a bit and see what stainless steel can do for you and your family.Of course when it comes to some more delicate items like eggs, you still can’t beat non-stick steel. Scanpan also offers other types of stainless steel pans besides the Clad 5 line. So, check out Scanpan’s other lines to see how technologies like GreenTek non-stick surfaces and coppernox can help give you a safer and higher quality pan.
Scanpan Impact 2pc frypan set offers great performance and value for money
Okay, so cooking performance is great, but we all know cleaning and maintaining your pans is just as important. Mums don’t have time to pamper their pans, you’ve got plenty of other things to worry about. So how do you clean stainless steel pans?
Well, for everyday cooking, simple soap and a scrub will do. If you manage to get some food that’s really stuck on there, then soaking the pan in soapy water and then using a cleaning pad should take care of any tough bits of food. If you’ve got some discoloration or really tough stains (that can happen when pans are exposed to excessive heat), then a powerful non-abrasive cleaner like bar keepers friend will take care of just about anything you can throw at it.
So, worst case scenario, you’ve got a pan full of discoloration and stuck on food, a few minutes of soaking, a dash of bar keepers friend, and a scrub and it’ll be good as new.
As we mentioned, not all stainless steel is created equal. Scanpan’s 5-clad line uses the highest quality 18/10 steel (which means a higher Nickel content and a much stronger, and more beautiful quality steel). Best of all, it works on all hob types, even induction. So try setting that non-stick pan aside for a bit and see what stainless steel can do for you and your family.
Of course when it comes to some more delicate items like eggs, you still can’t beat non-stick steel. Scanpan also offers other types of stainless steel pans besides the Clad 5 line. So, check out Scanpan’s other lines to see how technologies like GreenTek non-stick surfaces and coppernox can help give you a safer and higher quality pan.
