Some reviews mention these are covered with a varnish. Isn't that risky for high-temp cooking?
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I have only used to stir coffee grinds in vacuum coffee maker and scramble some eggs and have had no issues. I hope this helps!
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I don't see anything on these spoons that are not on my other spoons. For high temperature wok cooking I recommend a good quality metal Chinese spatula.
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I used these for craft projects without heat, so I'm sorry I can't advise you on this further.
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If you are able - invest in metal utensils for the wok. I got them because my wok had some kind of treated bumpy finish. I don't like them myself, when stir frying it is the policy to scoop and flip and move them food around especially when you start with meat. These are not thin enough to get under the food properly so it makes the cooking actually harder.
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Good grief! No!I have had this set for years, but as with all good cookware you should never cook above medium heat. But in answer to the below comment, 'Bar Keepers' friend works wonders cleaning stainless steel.
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The label suggested hand washing but don't worry, the clean-up so easily, it's almost a pleasure. You don't want to crack the ceramic coating from the changes in temperature that a dishwasher goes through, it'll effect the non-stick quality and expose your food to the underlying metal. That might not be a nutritional issue...but, if your using these to avoid excess exposure to environmental toxins, why even take the risk?
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In my experience they handle high heat cooking better than cast iron pans (I own these as well). They are much less likely to scorch.
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Never a stupid question!! I haven't used them in the oven, but the tops can go on while the food is pipping hot, I would use tin foil in such applications anyway. The reflection of heat from foil would create a wonderful toasty crust to most food.
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From the answers I've read it seems you can and they are safe up to 500 degrees (wouldn't try 500 degrees myself), but they are a very sturdy, well made set and cook and clean up VERY WELL!!!
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My experience is that they were only useful for mildly warm handles. Definitely not oven safe! I ended up purchasing some Le Creuset brand that are far superior but not oven safe either.
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They" make all these 'non-stick' pans look like they are "all that and a bag of chips." Not so. I have been super conscientious in my use of this pan; I don't use high heat, I let it come to temperature, etc. What I have learned is that the hype lasts as you described. I did read somewhere that one should always use a coating before cooking. Are these pans better than less expensive one? Who knows?
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Yes, they work just fine. That is what I have at home. I have no complaints and I think if you are going to cook something on high temp for hours-use a crock pot.
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I know that they can stand a lot of heat, but why take the chance? This would be over a lot longer period at a very high temperature and since it's not difficult to just remove them, why not be on the safe side?
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To be honest with you I haven't used them yet...I would think they would withstand using varnish remover though!
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They're extremely hard plastic. The stove top and oven can get pretty hot and they still look new. So, I'd probably say yes as long as you are not placing it directly near or on the burner or on the oven door.
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I wouldn't. We try not to,but we do occasionally,with no repercussions. I'd like my cookware to last so I take care of it by using plastic or wooden utensils. They do make great utensils that are safe for this surface. Enjoy your cooking���.
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Yep. I have been using mine for months. I've put them in the oven, too, just never over 350 degrees. I love them. I bought the glass lids, too. Just perfect. And I bought the larger, two-handled pan as well. Both of my adult children want a set for Christmas. (I don't put mine in the dishwasher.)
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Oh sure, no problem with that. I use mine at 400 degrees often for baking fish or chicken. They don't clean up as well as I had hoped so I sometime line with foil to save me some scrubbing. Non stick spray or butter works well also.
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I have had no problem using them on high heat. This is a fine set of cookware.
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Yeah, so i purchased this set for my father, and he was hesitant to cook at high temperatures but after he did, the set did fine. However, I have noticed that it was a little harder to clean them after being on high without sufficient oil.