. T- C798SC Ultimate Stainless Steel Copper Bottom Cookware Review - Guide and Guide

This 12 piece stainless steel cookware set has a heavy based copper bottom for quick and efficient cooking. There is a wide range of pots and pans to cook with and all are oven and dishwasher safe. The cookware is also incredibly easy to clean.

Features

* Multilayered base

Steel, copper and aluminium are encased within the stainless steel to provide a sturdy and heat effective base. Food cooks quickly and evenly with no hot spots. 

* Riveted stainless steel handles

The stainless steel handles have been designed to be easy to grip and manipulate while cooking. They stay cool to the touch while cooking on the hob. 

* Glass lids

Glass lids fit securely onto the assorted saucepans. They help to seal in moisture and nutrients while cooking. They are strong and feature looped stainless steel handles. 

* Oven and dishwasher safe 

All of the cookware is suitable for oven use up to 500 degrees F. So cookware can be moved from hob to oven effortlessly. It is also dishwasher safe. 

Detailed specs

This stainless steel cookware set comprises of 2 different sized fry pans; 3 different sizes of saucepans with accompanying glass lids; stockpot; large spoon and slotted turning spatula. All are suitable for oven use and are dishwasher safe. 

Pros

* Cookware can be placed into the oven straight from the hob, then to the table. Saves time and washing up.

* Handles are easy to grip and stay cool while cooking on the hob.

* Measuring marks inside of the pots and pans are useful when cooking.

Cons

* The larger pans do not have glass lids.

FAQ

1. Can this cookware be used on an induction hob?

Yes it is safe to use for induction cooking. 

2. Do the glass lids cover the fry pans? 

Yes they do.

Conclusion

This 12 piece cookware set by T-Fal is versatile and easy to use. It is easy to clean, can be used in a variety of hobs and is oven safe. There are a wide variety of pots and pans to cook a family meal. This set is good value for money.

Cooks Standard NC-00391 11-Piece Classic Stainless-Steel Cookware Set Review

The 11 piece cookware set by Cooks Standard comprises of a variety of different pots, pans and stockpots made from stainless steel. All accompanying lids are made from glass. The set features all of the basic cookware that is needed to cook and prepare family meals. The 18/10 stainless steel is also highly polished.

Features 

Heavy based aluminium

The cookware is made from 18/10 stainless steel. The base is a solid disc of aluminium that is encased within stainless steel. This ensures heat is distributed evenly while cooking. 

Stay cool handles

All of the cookware handles are made from technology that allows direct air flow over the handles. They stay cool to the touch when on the hob, preventing burns. They are also easy to grip and manipulate while cooking and moving from hob to oven.

Oven ready and dishwasher safe

This stainless steel cookware is very easy to clean. It is quickly washed by hand as well as being dishwasher safe. All pots and pans are oven safe. 

Tempered glass lids

The glass lids of the appropriate pots and pans fit snuggly. This dramatically speeds up cooking time. They seal in moisture for quicker cooking and you can clearly see your food as it cooks. 

Detailed Specs

This cookware set comprises of a 1.5 quart saucepan; a 3 quart saucepan; a skillet; stockpot; steamer; sauté pan with handle and an assortment of glass lids. All cookware is suitable for oven use apart from the glass lids. All cookware parts are dishwasher safe and an be used on an induction hob.

Pros

* Quick and energy efficient cooking. Aluminium base cooks food quickly while also sealing in moisture.

* Handles are easy to grip and stay cool while cooking on the hob.

* Exterior easy to clean with damp cloth. Interior cleaned with soapy water or in dishwasher.

Cons

* Glass lids are not suitable for oven cooking 

FAQ

1. Can you use steel wool to clean this cookware?

Yes you can use steel wool to clean although soaking in soapy water will clean effectively.

2. Is the aluminium base in direct contact with the food? 

No aluminium is not in direct contact with your food as it is sandwiched in between the stainless steel.

This 11 piece stainless steel cookware set by Cooks Standard is good value for money. All of the items are easily cleaned and maintained. They can be used on a variety of cooker tops and will not tarnish or easily scratch. 

How to cook with stainless steel cookware?

Introduction

Are you new to cooking and wondering on how to cook with stainless steel cookware? Do you desire to get a well cooked brown meat? One thing for sure is that you will not get anything close to brown when using non-stick coated cookware. So, what’s the best way forward?

If you desire beautifully browned meats, the only cookware to use are the ones made from stainless steel. However, you should know that temperature is an important factor when dealing with such pans.

Tips to know when dealing with cooking pans

Since stainless steel is not a good conductor of heat, ensure that the pan used has either an aluminum or copper core. Copper conducts better than aluminum but it is more expensive.

Pots made from stainless steel come in various thicknesses hence go for the ones friendly to your budget. Cookware made from only stainless steel will cook unevenly and this might result in hot spots.

What to do when dealing with stainless cookware?

Regardless of the thickness of the cookware, your ability to control temperature changes and shocks will affect the quality of meat. Have you ever wondered why chicken is first roasted at a higher temperature? 

This is done to shock the meat hence creating an appealing, crispy and brown skin. The rest of the cooking is usually carried out at lower temperature. Similar technique is applied when dealing with stainless cookware.

How to find the ideal temperature

The trick is to simply pre-heat the pan before placing cooking fat or food on it. Once you preheat, the cooking fat should start shivering when you add it on the pan. If the temperature is too high, the fat will burn and smoke instead. If this happens, remove the pan from the burner, discard the fat and start again. Always preheat over medium heat.

Another trick to know the right temperature

It is important to know that if your stainless steel pan is too cold the food will stick and if too hot, the food will burn. This is where the ��water droplet trick’ comes in handy. When preheating, just place a small droplet of water after sometime. If too cold, the drop will bubble and evaporate fast. Otherwise, it will move very fast on the pan separating into smaller droplets.

Cleaning the pan

Cleaning stainless steel cookware is very easy but at times it might be tricky. If you observe chalky white spots, clean them using a boiled solution of vinegar and water in a ratio of 1:3. In case there are dried stuck bits of food and scrubbing the pan has not yielded any results, fill it will soapy water, give it time and scrape away the softened bits.

Conclusion

Most restaurants don’t use coated cooking pans. This is simply because stainless steel cookware produce the most delicious meals. The trick is learning how to use the pan correctly. Most home cooks have never gone back to coated pans after tasting meals from stainless pans.

There are a wide range of recipes which can be used on such cookware. It doesn’t have to be meat only. In addition, newbies can start off with the following basic stainless steel cookware pieces; one, two and four quart saucepans with leads or two to three gallon stockpot with lid.