Is it truly nonstick? I mean, cooking oil free for real? :)
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You actually can, but I find that adding a touch (tea or tablespoon) of olive, rice bran or canola oil to this pan never hurts, especially when you want some carmelization, sheen and moisture of your cooked products (like onions, omelets, frozen potstickers, or whatever). Just be careful NOT to cook high heat items like a thick steak on non-stick surfaces- it won't come out as well as cooking over a grill or cast iron, and some discoloration will be left on some of the non-stick surface that may not come off; plus non-stick surfaced pans supposedly give off traces of carcinogens, when subject to very high heat. Good luck. You actually can, but I find that adding a touch (tea or tablespoon) of olive, rice bran or canola oil to this pan never hurts, especially when you want some carmelization, sheen and moisture of your cooked products (like onions, omelets, frozen potstickers, or whatever). Just be careful NOT to cook high heat items like a thick steak on non-stick surfaces- it won't come out as well as cooking over a grill or cast iron, and some discoloration will be left on some of the non-stick surface that may not come off; plus non-stick surfaced pans supposedly give off traces of carcinogens, when... » Read More You actually can, but I find that adding a touch (tea or tablespoon) of olive, rice bran or canola oil to this pan never hurts, especially when you want some carmelization, sheen and moisture of your cooked products (like onions, omelets, frozen potstickers, or whatever). Just be careful NOT to cook high heat items like a thick steak on non-stick surfaces- it won't come out as well as cooking over a grill or cast iron, and some discoloration will be left on some of the non-stick surface that may not come off; plus non-stick surfaced pans supposedly give off traces of carcinogens, when subject to very high heat. Good luck. « Show Less
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We haven't tried it oil free, as usually we use a light coating of butter melted, to give better heat transfer to the items we are cooking.
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You actually can, but I find that adding a touch (tea or tablespoon) of olive, rice bran or canola oil to this pan never hurts, especially when you want some carmelization, sheen and moisture of your cooked products (like onions, omelets, frozen potstickers, or whatever). Just be careful NOT to cook high heat items like a thick steak on non-stick surfaces- it won't come out as well as cooking over a grill or cast iron, and some discoloration will be left on some of the non-stick surface that may not come off; plus non-stick surfaced pans supposedly give off traces of carcinogens, when subject to very high heat. Good luck.
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I hardly ever use cooking oil with this pan. I would say this is a truly nonstick pan. Don't cook things on very high.
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I have never tried it oil free...however I use VERY little oil and it's great!
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I don't believe it's marketed as one. And it's not really "non-stick" anyway. It requires butter/oil.
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Yes, non-stick, but I still put a light coat of spray. The grandkids love it.
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Hi Donna, yes it does have a nonstick coating on it. I reallly did not want nonstick but it is working out great. I would recommend it now that I have used it------alot. Sherry
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Yes it is really non-stick & easy to clean, I've had mine over a year, I fix chicken & dumplings & soups & stews in mine....I LOVE THIS POT & WILL BE BUYING AT LEAST 1 MORE...
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No, not nonstick..If you use Bar Keepers friend you will have No problem keeping it clean & shinny like new. Us a brush when cleaning, not that oil fashion brilo that my mother used,,Yippssss..When cooking use a good organic Coconut oil, and nothing will stick. Coconut oil can take a higher heat then Olive oil etc....Do not use processed cooking oils, suchas Canola, peanut, spry , or what ever that is called!!
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No - I adore it. I actually enjoy it more than my set of all clad - I suppose because it's a little lighter and easier to handle. The frying pan, not being non-stick, is definitely more work to clean with certain foods, like eggs - but it's not poisonous because it has no teflon. I just use plenty of olive oil.I love the set.
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It's coated, but doesn't look like a nonstick coating.It feels more like an enameled (albeit very thin) coating, not the usual teflon.It doesn't really have any taste...strangely enough.
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It appears to be (may not be) stainless. As for "non-stick", not sure. Never had any prooblems with sticking, though.
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no. it is not the 'non-stick' kind. i always grease the pan. it is VERY easy to clean though.
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You are correct. It is not "non stick" surface. If you preheat the cookware, and use proper cooking technique nothing will stick!
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This does have a nonstick but I don't believe it's Teflon, and I love it. Good weight and so easy to clean.
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It doesn't have a non-stick coating but I haven't had anything stick to it. I use a few drops of oil when making my rice.
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Yes it is nonstick, but I love the grill and have used it for several years.
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Yes, it is! Although the nonstick coating will eventually wear off, but so far it is still awesome. I love this size for family meals. It's deep and wide. It's my second Paula skillet and I hope they continue to make them.
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I believe it is supposed to be nonstick. However, my turkey burgers and hot dogs did stick to the surface even after I oiled it. Clean up was messy. Next time I will spray it will a spray for grills.
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It is "NON-STICK", I absolutely LOVE this pot, I got it for Chicken and Dumplings and Goulash and soups and that kind of stuff, and I TRUELY, TRUELY LOVE IT!!! I will end up buying at least 1 more, but possibly 2 more...