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Posted: 10/30/2014 2:47:33 AM EDT
I'm trying to get as close to an all-cast iron kitchen as I can, or at least get rid of the made in China T-Fal teflon crap. The only trouble I'm having is finding a suitable replacement for a saucepan. I've tried the smaller lodge dutch ovens and they work alright, but they seem to rust very easily after use. It seems like the seasoning doesn't build up like it does on everything else. I've tried to oven bake a few layers of seasoning but it seems to come right off after making something.
I've looked at the porcelain Lodge offerings, but I'm worried about them chipping if I use them for saucepan duties. And they're cast here but finished in China 
Are there any good stainless USA pots? What are you guys using? |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 3:05:44 AM EDT
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I love cast iron, but the issues you describe are why most of my cooking anymore happens in stainless steel pots and pans.
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Posted: 10/30/2014 10:44:06 AM EDT
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I know they are pricey, but what about Le Creuset? They have enameled cast iron that looks nice. I've not used any of their offerings due to cost but if you were motivated..
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Posted: 10/30/2014 10:57:49 AM EDT
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I use Cephalon stainless steel pots and pans from Target for my non-cast iron non-"nonstick" needs.
You need a variety of types of pans with a variety of surfaces. Teflon coating has it's place. Stainless steel saucepans have their place. Cast iron skillets and dutch ovens have their place.
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Posted: 10/30/2014 3:57:11 PM EDT
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The only trouble I'm having is finding a suitable replacement for a saucepan. I've tried the smaller lodge dutch ovens and they work alright, but they seem to rust very easily after use. It seems like the seasoning doesn't build up like it does on everything else. I've tried to oven bake a few layers of seasoning but it seems to come right off after making something. I'm going to take a widl leap and assume you are using your sauce pans for sauces?  If so you should now that Ci doesn't do well with tomato based sauces because of the acidity of the tomato's
Quoted:I've looked at the porcelain Lodge offerings, but I'm worried about them chipping if I use them for saucepan duties. And they're cast here but finished in China For quality enameled CI, you have to look to the French (Le Creuset, Staub, etc.) Quoted:
Are there any good stainless USA pots? All-Clad comes to mind |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 1:08:48 AM EDT
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When I get the spare money this is my plan.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 8:12:02 PM EDT
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I have a 3QT Cast Iron sauce pot. We used SS if we need non-reacting.
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Posted: 11/1/2014 2:25:34 PM EDT
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All clad has the rep but tramontina is not bad at all for the price
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Posted: 11/2/2014 2:39:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/2/2014 2:54:41 PM EDT
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Tagging for interest. I cook almost exclusively with cast iron but still have to use non stick saucepans every once in a while
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Posted: 11/3/2014 4:05:43 AM EDT
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Thanks for all the replies. I guess I can stick with the teflon stuff, it does make clean up much easier.
I think I'm going to go with something like this for now, at least it's made in the USA. |
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Posted: 11/3/2014 11:31:33 AM EDT
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Once you get cooking with stainless steel for a while you learn how to make it non-stick. You can cook things like grilled cheese, pancakes, and scrambles eggs in stainless no problem, just have to have the right touch.
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Posted: 11/4/2014 4:54:25 PM EDT
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cast is pretty much the way I roll. got a few decent SS pots and skillets. NO use for aluminum in this house.
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Posted: 11/4/2014 4:57:14 PM EDT
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Once you get cooking with stainless steel for a while you learn how to make it non-stick. You can cook things like grilled cheese, pancakes, and scrambles eggs in stainless no problem, just have to have the right touch. dang. ain't never mastered stainless cookware. got some decent stuff in SS though 
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Posted: 11/4/2014 4:58:49 PM EDT
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When I get the spare money this is my plan. http://cdn.falkcoppercookware.com/images/product/social/classical-18cm-saucier-pan.jpg Have fun with the copper poisoning. Copper cookware MUST be lined - historically with tin, but some modern stuff has SS lining. the only exception is a bowl for beating egg whites. |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 6:46:21 PM EDT
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Have fun with the copper poisoning. Copper cookware MUST be lined - historically with tin, but some modern stuff has SS lining. the only exception is a bowl for beating egg whites. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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When I get the spare money this is my plan. http://cdn.falkcoppercookware.com/images/product/social/classical-18cm-saucier-pan.jpg Have fun with the copper poisoning. Copper cookware MUST be lined - historically with tin, but some modern stuff has SS lining. the only exception is a bowl for beating egg whites. looks good. dang been on cast stuff forever . OP might be young......easy change-over
yea my copper is out.......stainless or tin inside......I just don't care for it  it was about a $275.00 set about 15 years back. I have to roll with cast
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Posted: 11/4/2014 7:02:21 PM EDT
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lord knows LODGE owns my old ass
all mine is USA made. that red enameled cast pot was made in france. bought at a yard sale for 3 buck's.....dang good pot
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