The one piece of cookware that most people
could not live without would be a frying pan.
They can be used for anything from scrambling eggs to frying and shallow
frying, sauces, poaching and stir-frying.
The main benefit of a non-stick frying pan, especially for those on a diet, is that oil is not necessary for cooking.
A good quality frying pan should be in your kitchen for many years, so how can you take care of it?
The first thing to do is take a good look at the care instructions, which can be found on most of our product pages. I know many of us think it is more fun to work things out for ourselves, but many people have been cleaning their pans wrongly from the day dot.
So how can you take care of your non-stick frying pan?
Don’t cook on too high a heat!
High temperature cooking can warp the pan and cause the non-stick coating to crack and reduce performance when cooking. Also, you risk burning your food, so keep the temperature low to mid and enjoy perfectly cooked food. This will also reduce the amount of food residue you have to clean off afterwards.
Plastic Utensils and Storing
Avoid using metal utensils when using your non-stick pan and definitely don’t cut anything using a knife in the pan. Once you scratch the surface, the non-stick coating will be damaged and it will be the beginning of the end. Use silicone, wooden or nylon utensils, including tongs, to avoid this problem.
A great way to store pans without them scratching is to hang them from a shelf or pot hanger. All of our cookware comes complete with an integral hanging loop so they are easy to store.
If you don’t have the luxury of lots of space and have to stack pans, place a piece of kitchen towel, napkin or bubble wrap between each pan to avoid unwanted scratches.
The main benefit of a non-stick frying pan, especially for those on a diet, is that oil is not necessary for cooking.
A good quality frying pan should be in your kitchen for many years, so how can you take care of it?
The first thing to do is take a good look at the care instructions, which can be found on most of our product pages. I know many of us think it is more fun to work things out for ourselves, but many people have been cleaning their pans wrongly from the day dot.
So how can you take care of your non-stick frying pan?
Don’t cook on too high a heat!
High temperature cooking can warp the pan and cause the non-stick coating to crack and reduce performance when cooking. Also, you risk burning your food, so keep the temperature low to mid and enjoy perfectly cooked food. This will also reduce the amount of food residue you have to clean off afterwards.
Plastic Utensils and Storing
Avoid using metal utensils when using your non-stick pan and definitely don’t cut anything using a knife in the pan. Once you scratch the surface, the non-stick coating will be damaged and it will be the beginning of the end. Use silicone, wooden or nylon utensils, including tongs, to avoid this problem.
A great way to store pans without them scratching is to hang them from a shelf or pot hanger. All of our cookware comes complete with an integral hanging loop so they are easy to store.
If you don’t have the luxury of lots of space and have to stack pans, place a piece of kitchen towel, napkin or bubble wrap between each pan to avoid unwanted scratches.
Cleaning
The quickest way to destroy your new non-stick frying pan is to wash it in the sink with an abrasive sponge or scourer. You will rub off, little by little, the protective coating on your pan.
Warm soapy water and a nylon sponge should work perfectly and won’t harm your pan.
Another option is; after using the pan, fill it with boiling water and simmer gently on a medium heat for a few minutes. Rinse in the sink and then dry immediately with a soft cloth or kitchen towel.
Cleaning by hand is always best.
So there you have it, some top tips to preserve the lifespan of your non-stick frying pans. These tips work across the full range of non-stick pots and pans and will save you money in the long run.
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