pontypool
Assistant Cook
I have read quite a lot on the safest cookware. Here are my options.
Ceramic:
Pros. Decent non stick. Cooks evenly. Doesn't alter the taste of food. Very safe.
Cons. Must be 100% ceramic or may contain lead. Expensive. Breaks easily.
Stainless steel
Pro. Affordable. Generally safe. Moderately non stick.
Cons. May leech nickel etc if not 100% for grade steel.
Cast iron (my current top option.)
Teflon (absolutely not. Seems the least safe of all)
Pro. Cooks evenly. Very durable. Virtually safe (may even give health benefits by increasing iron) can be used on stove or inside oven and under grill
Cons. Maintainability (needs seasoning) reports of certain food carrying flavour into second meal (although placing in the oven after pre washing with soda seems to cure this)
Any thoughts?
In case you didn't know. They definitely have to be safe. 100% verified (which seems difficult to come across at affordable prices.
Safety is definitely more important than convenience.
Ceramic:
Pros. Decent non stick. Cooks evenly. Doesn't alter the taste of food. Very safe.
Cons. Must be 100% ceramic or may contain lead. Expensive. Breaks easily.
Stainless steel
Pro. Affordable. Generally safe. Moderately non stick.
Cons. May leech nickel etc if not 100% for grade steel.
Cast iron (my current top option.)
Teflon (absolutely not. Seems the least safe of all)
Pro. Cooks evenly. Very durable. Virtually safe (may even give health benefits by increasing iron) can be used on stove or inside oven and under grill
Cons. Maintainability (needs seasoning) reports of certain food carrying flavour into second meal (although placing in the oven after pre washing with soda seems to cure this)
Any thoughts?
In case you didn't know. They definitely have to be safe. 100% verified (which seems difficult to come across at affordable prices.
Safety is definitely more important than convenience.