Pans, Anybody else use stainless...

[Horse1200s]

I just got a really nice set of stainless pans, they are three layers, with copper in the middle. So, does everyone still use non-stick, or is stainless the way to go... Discuss.

[jeff]

It depends on what you're making.

Any pan (nonstick or reg) is only as good as it can displace even heat.
If you're cooking pan cakes, eggs, or anything you're not looking to make a sauce with, nonstick is great. If you're trying to cook with a nice sauce, then you have to use a normal non-nonstick pan. Let fond build up on the bottom of the pan (stock bits and pieces of food) and that is all your flavor for your sauces. just deglaze and thicken into the sauce of choice.

I would say 80% of my cooking is done with a nonstick.
There's something about easily clean up I like =)

BTW don't try cooking an egg on those pans....

[Horse1200s]

Originally Posted by jeff

BTW don't try cooking an egg on those pans....

Aww come on Jeff its not so bad ;) I've been making eggs in them almost every morning... The thing is these pans are nice, and displace heat very evenly where as my non-sticks are thin and cheap. Plus I just wanted to use the new ones, but yeah for quick eggs in the morning I'll probably go back to the non-sticks...