Cookware Material - Stainless Steel Vs Other

After you have made up your mind of non-stick and uncoated, the next things you might want to decided is whether you want a non-stick or uncoated cookware that is make with stainless steel or other material such as:

• Anodized Aluminum, Copper, Cast Iron, Tempered Glass, Porcelain Coating.

Here are some simple introduction about the benefit of each material:

• Stainless steel - Durable and long lasting. Can go in the dishwasher, but it doesn’t conduct heat very well, and is therefore less energy-efficient. Lower end lines will be aluminium with a stainless steel coating.
• Anodized aluminum – The most common cookware material. Generally inexpensive. An excellent conductor of heat! It is a relatively lightweight material too. But it stains easily, and it is not dishwasher-safe. Avoid the thin-gauge aluminum since it’s prone to denting and warping. Enamel-coated aluminum, typically found in low-end lines, can chip easily.
• Copper - Copper tends to heat and cool quickly and efficiently. It’s also heavier, more durable, and generally more expensive. Most high end cookware is makes by copper. Because the copper usually reacts with the acidity of certain foods, the pots are often lined with stainless steel or tin.
• Cast Iron – Use by our grandmother. Cast iron is the all-time classic. Strong, inexpensive, it conducts heat evenly and adds extra iron. Heavy, require hand washing and drying. Rust can be a problem so the inside should be coated frequently with unsalted cooking oil. Don’t wash with strong detergents or scour. Wipe dry immediately after rinsing.
• Glass, Ceramic, Stoneware, Tempered Glass – Dishwasher safe, attractive and versatile. This type of cookware breaks easily and cooks unevenly on the stove. But it is more versatile and can directly from freezer to the stove, oven, broiler, or microwave and continues on to the table.
• Porcelain - Porcelain coatings are easy to maintain and they’re tough. But they are the most expensive of all cookware and can be chipped. Truly high end cookware.

Cookware Reviews - Cookware Material And Price

If I want top of the line cookware, I will definitely go for cookware that make with copper or porcelain material. For the second best, I might settle for stainless steel. If I’m truly have a tight budget, then anodized aluminum and cast iron cookware might be something I looking for. Anyway, for cast iron, if you’re looking for a stick-resistant frying pan(skillet) but you want to avoid Teflon, experts say that cast iron cookware is a great alternative.