Does food stick a lot when cooking? thanks
873123
Yes mine is now blackish. I don't know if I'm not adding enough oil to it or what but food does stick :(
873124
I have not had any issues with food sticking much when cooking. I have always had oil in the wok when I start cooking but did not need an excessive amount. Any minor sticking issues cleaned up easily.
873125
Sauces will stick to the very bottom due to the very high temperature of stir frying. veggies and meat don't stick. Unit cleans up surprisingly well for uncoated stainless steel. Now that I think of it I'm going to make stir fry tomorrow night.
873126
I never had much issue with sticking. It can reach a high heat very fast so I keep it at a low to med setting and either keep the lid on with a touch of water to steam the food, or when open move the food about fairly often. It washed up really well for me.
873127
Yes the food sticks and burns easily. We tried turning the heat down and it stills has the same problem. So disappointed we bought a different one with a ceramic interior which works really well. I hope this is helpful.
2041336
Hi...I own two of these and love them. The Calphalon 5 qt tri-ply stainless steel dutch oven heats very fast. I've used it to cook curry chicken, brown stew chicken and even rice and I've never had food stick to the bottom. Here's the trick with stainless steel pots....if cooking meats, add about a tablespoon of oil to the pot before you add the meat, allow the oil to get very hot. Because the pot has a very thick bottom, it does take about 4-5 minutes to get very hot on medium heat. It is a wonderful pot....use the same utensils that you would have used in your nonstick to protect the interior from scratches. Give it a try!
421707
No not that I have noticed. It does take a lot of effort to scrub off the burned on food.Not "no-stick" surface!
83474
There may be some sticking, but I also (as other reviewers mentioned) only use a small amount of oil in the bottom of the pan, thus keeping it to a minimum. Additionally, I don't have to use very high heat for braising, compared to other brands of cookware that I own. Very efficient and even heat distribution. GJM
889087
My pans have not developed a sticky surface so I can't speak from experience but I have read other reviews that say it doesn't seem to affect the quality of use.
901154
No problems with that for me. Food sticking isn't really a problem. But I have soaked mine a few times and it hasn't rusted.
139362
No. I've had to adjust the cooking temperature lower bc these pans cook so well. I rarely have anything stick but if I do a few minutes soak in soapy water or boil a bit of water in the pan before I take it off the burner. I love these pans.
1124090
Mine is for sure not completely non-stick. But it tends to get that way when inlaws come and SCRUB it. Maybe cook a few rounds of bacon on it? :-)
800744
This item is not non-stick, but I love it and use it all the time. It is easy to clean, distributes heat well, and is the perfect size for my needs. I cook a lot of rice and have not had a problem with it sticking.
1859403
As long as you don't burn food, it does not stick. The key is using the right temp to cook, we use a lower temp than our old non-stick pans
1991559
I would say that yours is flawed. I have been so happy with mine that I'd be surprised if you were treated less than graciously by the seller. The total non-stickedness of this pan is part of what makes it great. Get a good one.
1111804
Very. I find I have to cook low and slow. Without a not stick coating it heats up so quickly food will burn. So low and slow is the way to go.
1760156
Yes..the rice cooker makes the rice a bit sticky, and I like it that way. Just add a little more water then recommended, and make the rice a little moister. Hope this helps!
230569
So far so good for me. I would soak the pan in water and clean the next day. I haven't had any sticking problems. Like any fry pan don't use metal anything in it that would damage the non stick.
76284
No, I haven't had any problem with sticking, but I'm inclined to say that the best non-teflon nonstick pan would be a well-seasoned cast iron one.
758972
A little sticking is normal. Make sure they are clean. You can season the grates with some Olive oil. Try med to low heat. We think the grill grate is the best!
705971
Not at all. I am a chef and to this day I've never found anything that sticks. Works great for caramels and candy to cakes to many savory items! Enjoy! Every chefs dirty little secret!