How to Choose a Good Stainless Steel Cookware?

Thinking about having a good stainless steel pot or pan?

There are facts to think about when buying stainless steel cookware.  Choosing a good stainless steel pot or pan considered at least the following elements.

Does it have good heat conduction?  Before buying, choose the pot and pan that have good heat conduction.  High quality stainless steel cookware is often coated with aluminium or copper at the bottom to make the heat spread evenly.  This coated layer enhances the cookware's heat conductivity.  The thickness of the bottom also indicates good heat conduction.  For aluminium coated bottom, looking for the pot or pan with 3 mm to 5 mm bottom thickness.  For copper coated bottom, look for the ones with 1 mm to 2 mm disc thickness.

Is it durable?  Because of its corrosion and scratch resistance feature, stainless steel pots and pans are durable.  As a matter of fact, stainless cookware is considered the best choice of cookware because of its durability.

Does it have reaction with food?  Stainless steel pots and pans don't have food reaction especially with acidic or alkaline food such as tomato, cranberry, onion, asparagus, etc. This makes it easy when cooking with acidic or alkaline food.  It provides worry-free feeling that the metal will not be absorbed into what's cooking.

Is it easy to use and maintain?  Because of its durability and scratch resistance, stainless cookware is easy to use and care for.  With proper preparation, use and care, stainless cookware would remain as new as time goes.  It is considered a long term value cookware which worth the investment.

A good stainless steel pot or pan should have all the feature of the above-mentioned elements.  Depending on the budget available, select the best pot and pan for your kitchen cabinet.  Keep in mind that a high quality stainless steel pot or pan has good heat conduction, durable and a long term value cookware.