Good make of frying pan

[Mark]

We need a new pancake/general purpose frying pan. Can anyone
recommend a good one? We don't buy cheap tat but have been very
dissapointed with the last two, neither of which lasted very long
(non-stick surface lost the "non").

[Paul Corfield]

On Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:13:00 +0100, Mark

Post by Mark
We need a new pancake/general purpose frying pan. Can anyone
recommend a good one? We don't buy cheap tat but have been very
dissapointed with the last two, neither of which lasted very long
(non-stick surface lost the "non").

How about the "delia omlette pan"? Can obviously be used for frying
and sauteeing. Not sure about pancakes given the design of the sides.

http://www.mermaidcookware.com/category.php?catid=6

Made famous when she showed people how to cook an omlette. I've not
used one so no personal recommendation.

[Mark]

On Sun, 29 Jun 2014 01:07:27 +0100, Paul Corfield

Post by Paul Corfield
On Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:13:00 +0100, Mark

Post by Mark
We need a new pancake/general purpose frying pan. Can anyone
recommend a good one? We don't buy cheap tat but have been very
dissapointed with the last two, neither of which lasted very long
(non-stick surface lost the "non").

How about the "delia omlette pan"? Can obviously be used for frying
and sauteeing. Not sure about pancakes given the design of the sides.
http://www.mermaidcookware.com/category.php?catid=6
Made famous when she showed people how to cook an omlette. I've not
used one so no personal recommendation.

Thanks for the suggestion but those are too small. We need one about
12" diameter.

[Stephen Wolstenholme]

On Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:13:00 +0100, Mark

Post by Mark
We need a new pancake/general purpose frying pan. Can anyone
recommend a good one? We don't buy cheap tat but have been very
dissapointed with the last two, neither of which lasted very long
(non-stick surface lost the "non").

I have never had a long lasting non-stick or stainless steel frying
pan. The best one I have had is a 15" steel one bought about 50 years
ago. Then, it doesn't get used much these days because it's too big
for just the two of us.

Steve

[Jane Gillett]

Post by Paul Corfield
On Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:13:00 +0100, Mark

Post by Mark
We need a new pancake/general purpose frying pan. Can anyone
recommend a good one? We don't buy cheap tat but have been very
dissapointed with the last two, neither of which lasted very long
(non-stick surface lost the "non").

I have never had a long lasting non-stick or stainless steel frying
pan. The best one I have had is a 15" steel one bought about 50 years
ago. Then, it doesn't get used much these days because it's too big
for just the two of us.

Non-stick as in teflon type doesn't last IME but it's useful while it does.
The nearest thing we have to non-stick ATM is a cast iron Le Creuset type
which never gets washed with detergent; generally just wiped out but if it
needs a wash then heated with hot water only.

Have a couple of stainless but don't use them often. I have taken the
handle off one and use it as a roasting/oven pan; a good roasting pan costs
a lot but I bought a good heavy stainless frying pan in a charity shop for
a few pounds and took the handle off; it's now a good roasting pan for a
small joint/cut with a nice solid base for making gravy.

Cheers
Jane

Post by Paul Corfield
Steve

[Ophelia]

Post by Jane Gillett

Post by Paul Corfield
On Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:13:00 +0100, Mark

Post by Mark
We need a new pancake/general purpose frying pan. Can anyone
recommend a good one? We don't buy cheap tat but have been very
dissapointed with the last two, neither of which lasted very long
(non-stick surface lost the "non").

I have never had a long lasting non-stick or stainless steel frying
pan. The best one I have had is a 15" steel one bought about 50 years
ago. Then, it doesn't get used much these days because it's too big
for just the two of us.

Non-stick as in teflon type doesn't last IME but it's useful while it does.
The nearest thing we have to non-stick ATM is a cast iron Le Creuset type
which never gets washed with detergent; generally just wiped out but if it
needs a wash then heated with hot water only.
Have a couple of stainless but don't use them often. I have taken the
handle off one and use it as a roasting/oven pan; a good roasting pan costs
a lot but I bought a good heavy stainless frying pan in a charity shop for
a few pounds and took the handle off; it's now a good roasting pan for a
small joint/cut with a nice solid base for making gravy.

Woll pans are good and heavy and the handles just unclip.

[Tim C.]

Post by Jane Gillett
a cast iron Le Creuset type
which never gets washed with detergent; generally just wiped out but if it
needs a wash then heated with hot water only.

If you need to get harder remains off a sealed cast iron pan, you can get
sort of brushes made of bamboo at Chinese shops. They really work well.

[graham]

Post by Tim C.

Post by Jane Gillett
a cast iron Le Creuset type
which never gets washed with detergent; generally just wiped out but if it
needs a wash then heated with hot water only.

If you need to get harder remains off a sealed cast iron pan, you can get
sort of brushes made of bamboo at Chinese shops. They really work well.

When the frying pan got really grungy, my Mother would wash and clean it
thoroughly and then boil potato peelings in it and just wipe it out to
restore the non-stick properties.
Graham

[Jane Gillett]

Post by graham

Post by Tim C.

Post by Jane Gillett
a cast iron Le Creuset type
which never gets washed with detergent; generally just wiped out but if it
needs a wash then heated with hot water only.

If you need to get harder remains off a sealed cast iron pan, you can get
sort of brushes made of bamboo at Chinese shops. They really work well.

When the frying pan got really grungy, my Mother would wash and clean it
thoroughly and then boil potato peelings in it and just wipe it out to
restore the non-stick properties.

Do potato peelings contain something which restores the surface I wonder?
Jane

Post by graham
Graham

[graham]

Post by Jane Gillett

Post by graham

Post by Tim C.

Post by Jane Gillett
a cast iron Le Creuset type
which never gets washed with detergent; generally just wiped out but if it
needs a wash then heated with hot water only.

If you need to get harder remains off a sealed cast iron pan, you can get
sort of brushes made of bamboo at Chinese shops. They really work well.

When the frying pan got really grungy, my Mother would wash and clean it
thoroughly and then boil potato peelings in it and just wipe it out to
restore the non-stick properties.

Do potato peelings contain something which restores the surface I wonder?
Jane

Post by graham
Graham

Presumably the remaining starch on them coated the surface. And,
perhaps, a bit of clay{:-)
Graham

[Jane Gillett]

Post by Tim C.

Post by Jane Gillett
a cast iron Le Creuset type
which never gets washed with detergent; generally just wiped out but if it
needs a wash then heated with hot water only.

If you need to get harder remains off a sealed cast iron pan, you can get
sort of brushes made of bamboo at Chinese shops. They really work well.

Interesting. Will look when life takes me into the region of a chinese shop
- unfortunately a bit thin on the ground around her. Thanks.
Jane

[Tim C.]

Post by Jane Gillett

Post by Tim C.

Post by Jane Gillett
a cast iron Le Creuset type
which never gets washed with detergent; generally just wiped out but if it
needs a wash then heated with hot water only.

If you need to get harder remains off a sealed cast iron pan, you can get
sort of brushes made of bamboo at Chinese shops. They really work well.

Interesting. Will look when life takes me into the region of a chinese shop
- unfortunately a bit thin on the ground around her. Thanks.
Jane

I bought one for my cheap steel Wok, but I also use it for my old cast-iron
baking-stone and an iron frying pan. They're tougher than the plastic
scotch pads, so get the stubborn crud off, and just as gentle to the
surface.

[Jon]

Post by Mark
We need a new pancake/general purpose frying pan. Can anyone
recommend a good one? We don't buy cheap tat but have been very
dissapointed with the last two, neither of which lasted very long
(non-stick surface lost the "non").

Get a White Ceramic Frying pan, forget scrubbing and scraping, they can
be wiped clean with a damp cloth, even after scrambled eggs!

I swear you'll never want to use a teflon pan ever again, I've had one
for the last 9 months and love it!

[Mark]

Post by Jon

Post by Mark
We need a new pancake/general purpose frying pan. Can anyone
recommend a good one? We don't buy cheap tat but have been very
dissapointed with the last two, neither of which lasted very long
(non-stick surface lost the "non").

Get a White Ceramic Frying pan, forget scrubbing and scraping, they can
be wiped clean with a damp cloth, even after scrambled eggs!
I swear you'll never want to use a teflon pan ever again, I've had one
for the last 9 months and love it!

Any specific recommendation? I have looked at many reviews online and
they all seem poor (so far).

[Stephen Wolstenholme]

Post by Jon

Post by Mark
We need a new pancake/general purpose frying pan. Can anyone
recommend a good one? We don't buy cheap tat but have been very
dissapointed with the last two, neither of which lasted very long
(non-stick surface lost the "non").

Get a White Ceramic Frying pan, forget scrubbing and scraping, they can
be wiped clean with a damp cloth, even after scrambled eggs!
I swear you'll never want to use a teflon pan ever again, I've had one
for the last 9 months and love it!

I have had one but I wasn't very keen on it. I found it didn't seem to
get as hot has a normal metal pan. The ceramic coating slowly comes
off in tiny pieces though I've never found one in food being cooked.
It's a mystery where they go?

Steve

[Ophelia]

Post by Stephen Wolstenholme

Post by Jon

Post by Mark
We need a new pancake/general purpose frying pan. Can anyone
recommend a good one? We don't buy cheap tat but have been very
dissapointed with the last two, neither of which lasted very long
(non-stick surface lost the "non").

Get a White Ceramic Frying pan, forget scrubbing and scraping, they can
be wiped clean with a damp cloth, even after scrambled eggs!
I swear you'll never want to use a teflon pan ever again, I've had one
for the last 9 months and love it!

I have had one but I wasn't very keen on it. I found it didn't seem to
get as hot has a normal metal pan. The ceramic coating slowly comes
off in tiny pieces though I've never found one in food being cooked.
It's a mystery where they go?

Try a Woll pan. They are heavy, heat up evenly and I've never had any
problem with them over many years.

[Brian Reay]

Post by Mark
We need a new pancake/general purpose frying pan. Can anyone
recommend a good one? We don't buy cheap tat but have been very
dissapointed with the last two, neither of which lasted very long
(non-stick surface lost the "non").

I have a small Cyclon skillet I use for omelettes and that is great.
It is very well made. I'd forget the price but it wasn't that expensive.

I also have a couple of Le Creuset 'Chef's Pans' which are excellent.
They do a frying pan in the same range and I have my eyes on one of
those. (One of the Chef's pans is small and we use it in the Motorhome.)

All of the above a stainless steel and non-stick, but not the cheap kind
which comes off it you look at it.

I must add that I prefer a proper pancake pan for pancakes and crepes. I
could never get pancakes thin enough in an ordinary pan but it is dead
easy in a proper pancake pan. I bought one in France.