There’s a lot to say about the benefits of stainless steel cookware, but if you’ve never used it before you probably have a lot of questions. Is it easy to cook with? How do you clean stainless steel cookware? How to season stainless steel cookware? How safe is stainless steel cookware? These are all important things you’ll want to know before purchasing your first stainless steel cookware set.
When cared for properly, quality stainless steel cookware will not only last a lifetime, but can be passed down through generations. That means before rushing to the store to replace all your cookware, you’ll want to be sure that stainless steel cookware is a right fit for your kitchen. Le Creuset’s stainless steel cookware combines the legacy of European craftsmanship with an authentic design and passion for cooking for consistently delicious results.
From familiarizing yourself with stainless steel cookware to even what to cook with it, these are some of the questions you may be wondering about.
What is stainless steel cookware?
Stainless steel cookware is known for its durability and capacity to withstand high temperatures. It won’t stain, tarnish, or rust like other kinds of cookware.The versatility of stainless steel cookware makes it great for sautéing, browning, deep-frying, and boiling. Stainless steel cookware sets can include saucepans, frying pans, stockpots, and more. Le Creuset’s 10-piece stainless steel cookware set combines a proprietary blend of professional grade metals to deliver enhanced cooking performance and features a 3-layer construction that ensures even heat distribution and conduction. Additionally, Le Creuset’s stainless steel cookware has a heat responsive aluminum core and is resistant to scorching.
What to ask before buying Le Creuset Stainless Steel Cookware
When it comes to choosing the right cookware, you aren’t lacking for choices. Every type of cookware, from enamelled cast iron to toughened nonstick pro has its pros and cons. To help you decide if a stainless steel cookware set will be the right fit for your kitchen, we’ve put together nine questions to ask yourself before buying.
Whether you’re replacing worn out cookware or looking to step up your cooking, it’s important to have a grounded understanding of what your cooking needs and habits look like. Do you make a lot of one-pan meals? Do you love a good casserole? Or maybe you like to batch-cook soups and stews? There is a piece of stainless steel cookware specific to every type of cooking technique.
When choosing new cookware, what you cook on a daily, or weekly, basis, will dictate the kinds of pieces you need. The best stainless steel cookware will last you a lifetime when cared for properly. That means if you’ve made purchases that reflect your cooking needs, you won’t find yourself wishing for new cookware anytime soon.
How many people you cook for has as big an impact on your cooking needs and the kinds of food you make. Someone who lives alone is likely not going to cook as often, or make the same quantities as a family of four. If you’re cooking for two and don’t have a ton of freezer space to store leftovers, you probably don’t need a massive stainless steel stockpot. On the other hand, that big stockpot will be handy if you’ve got teenagers at home and you’re regularly cooking enough to feed an army.
The needs of every chef and cook are unique. While it may be tempting to buy the latest cookware and kitchen gadget trend, unless they work well with your cooking style, you’ll likely leave that purchase in the back of your cupboard after the shine wears off.
There is something of a misconception about how difficult it is to clean stainless steel cookware since food is more prone to sticking. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Cleaning stainless steel cookware is actually quite easy. There is no non-stick coating or layers of seasoning you have to worry about wearing away.
Stainless steel cookware is extremely durable. It won’t rust if you forget it soaking in the sink for too long and can handle a zealous scrubbing with no issue. Although, your everyday messes likely won’t require much elbow grease to clean. A sponge and soapy water will do the trick.
Stainless steel cookware comes in a wide variety of pots and pans. Whether you’re looking for an everyday frying pan such as the Stainless Steel Essential Pan or a roasting pan that can handle a holiday roast, stainless steel cookware gives you a lot of options. The Le Creuset 10-piece stainless steel cookware set includes a 26 cm Fry Pan, 1.9 L Saucepan with Lid, 3.8 L Saucepan with Lid, 2.8 L Sauté Pan and 8.3 L Stockpot with Lid and Pasta Insert.
The benefit of Le Creuset’s stainless steel cookware is in proprietary the tri-layer construction that allows for very even heat distribution and responsiveness to changes in heat while cooking. You’ll also find that our cookware is light-weight, making it easy to handle.
Discussions about which is the best kind of cookware can get pretty heated. Each has their benefits and drawbacks. Understanding what they are will help you choose the right cookware for your needs.
First up, nonstick cookware gets a lot of fanfare for its slippery surface that makes it easier to cook with. The nonstick coating prevents foods from sticking or creating a tough to clean film at the bottom of your pots and pans.
Enameled cast iron cookware, on the other hand, is beloved for its durability. While the enameled cooking surface isn’t nonstick, it conducts heat very well and can withstand high cooking temperature. Enameled cast iron cookware also boasts exceptional heat retention, making it well-suited for slow cooking.
Lastly, we have stainless steel cookware, which combines the best of both worlds. Stainless steel cookware is durable and can withstand high temperatures while also being lightweight and easy to handle and clean. It is no surprise that Le Creuset’s Stainless Steel Cookware has established itself as a staple across kitchens.
There is no real consensus on whether you should season your stainless steel cookware. Strictly speaking, you don’t need to season stainless steel cookware, unlike cast iron cookware.If you don’t know how to season stainless steel cookware, or simply prefer not to, it won’t ruin your cookware.
Some people will argue that seasoning will make your stainless steel cookware nonstick. Others will tell you that knowing how to use stainless steel cookware correctly makes seasoning an unnecessary step. So, if you’re looking for cookware without the hassle of seasoning, Le Creuset’s Stainless Steel Cookware definitely checks that box.
Yes, stainless steel cookware is absolutely oven-safe — as long as it’s cladded. Cladded stainless steel cookware like Le Creuset’s is made of different layers of metal sandwiched together. This method of construction allows for far better heat distribution, which eliminates hot spots on the bottom of your cookware.
The good thing about stainless steel cookware is you can use just about any kind of kitchen utensil — wood, bamboo, silicone, or metal — without worrying about damaging the cooking surface. Unlike with nonstick cookware, there’s no coating that can get scratched or chipped away. It should be noted that if you’re prone to vigorous stirring, metal utensils might leave slight superficial scratches, but this will in no way shorten the lifespan of your Le Creuset stainless steel cookware.
Exactly how much storage space you have in your kitchen will influence the cookware you buy. If, like for many, your kitchen space is at a premium, you might not want to go hog-wild buying hyper-specific cookware. Instead, you might opt for fewer, more versatile pieces of stainless steel cookware that can handle multiple cooking techniques and recipes.
Sets like the Le Creuset 10-piece stainless steel cookware set are a good starting place when you’re looking to upgrade your cookware. It includes the staples of everyday cooking like a frying pan, saucepans, and a stainless steel stockpot. The best stainless steel cookware doesn’t have to be super specialized in order to suit your cooking needs. When you know how to use stainless steel cookware, you may even find you don’t need to use as many pots and pans to prepare a meal.
Add stainless steel cookware to your collection
There are many advantages to making the switch to Le Creuset’s stainless steel cookware. It’s durable, lightweight, easy to clean, and versatile enough to handle all your cooking needs. The harder decision is which stainless steel cookware set to buy. Le Creuset offers the best stainless steel cookware sets in Canada. Each piece is made with a proprietary blend of metals that won’t stain or tarnish with use.
Whether you are new to cooking, or a seasoned chef, the Le Creuset 10-piece stainless steel cookware set is a great addition to any kitchen.
Hopefully we’ve answered all your questions, but for more tips on cooking with stainless steel cookware, check out 7 Stainless Steel Cookware Cooking Tips!
