Can I cook with these pans? I have very old ones with handles that I use to cook large quantities of hard boil eggs and also for canning.
471201
I don't think the pan is heavy enough construction to have high heat applied directly to bottom. Would expect some warping. Recommend against use for cooking. Might want to consider a heavy stainless steel or aluminum stock pot type of container.
1712486
My older pans (1990's) don't work on the Induction stove top, but these do! I was afraid to buy the new ones thinking they would not work also - but they work just fine with the induction.
139363
When I first started using them yes, because I was using them as if they were non-stick pans. You have to use lower heat temperatures with stainless steel.
488405
They will work fine- but they do warn about using them at a high temperature for an extended period of time as the constant heat and pressure of the induction stove top can cause the pot and stove to fuse together, and that is no bueno. If you want to cook something at a high temp for hours, don't use these pots- but other than that you're good to go.
1775099
I have no problem with the handles heating....I love these pans...especially how great they clean and stay like new....this plus cook perfect...the BEST!
2228212
I have not and wouldn't because the handles would come in contact with the edge of your hot pan. Use an inexpensive collapsible steamer basket instead.
389811
If you dont mind soot on the cookware then yes. Keep in mind the handles have plastic formed around the metal... these may melt but mine havent yet. You could always take a boxcutter and shave the plastic off prior to use.
535709
Yes, the handles get hot because they are not plastic or rubber coated including the sides of the pans. They cook evenly and are beautiful and so it is a trade off I guess. You just need a towel or pot holder handy before grabbing anything. If this type of pan is something you really want, you will get used to using them. I have no regrets with my purchase.
2228211
I don't see why not, as long as it fits. The handles are plastic, though, so I'd be careful they don't burn from heat rising around the bottom pan.
400884
Absolutely. I have a gas stove and the pans are wonderful. Cook on medium to low heat . . . and they keep things warm for so long after so you don't have to keep warming things back up. If you do cook using too high heat and they stick a bit, just a bit of hot water and a drop of dishwashing detergent, soak for a few minutes, and they come sparkling clean.
627210
I use these pans for all sorts of items. I often make eggs with no crust and with a non-stick cooking spray they work quite well. You need to oil them after the first was in order to "season" them anyway so the cooking spray just adds to that. I have never had a problem with anything sticking to these.
708452
yes they can. I read on out side of box that pans had aluminum in them and thought...oh good grief. These won't work! But they do. They are a little cheap looking but do the job.
1417535
You probably could...but they are relatively thin. Not the typical heavy duty pan. I baked rolls in them, because I needed a few extra pans...so I used these and they came out beautiful. :)
725632
Yes, but if you want to keep them shiny use Bar Keepers Friend. If you just need a set of pans for basic everyday simple cooking these are ok, otherwise, I would buy something else. Good luck!
1826835
No these pans are basically stainless steel. They are very high quality layered with an inner layer that distributes heat very evenly over the whole surface, sides and all. As the others that answered indicated they will yield good results if you warm the pan correctly and use some oil. Eggs are very tricky, I have a hard time even with a warmed pan so I have a teflon coated pan that I just use for eggs. But better results may be possible as I am not a chef.
1555842
Maybe so since it seems these items were not tested properly or the fact that the copper looking knobs on the lids get hot and you must use a pot holder to pick them up. If you want to keep the heat turned up under the pan, but let off steam the lids will not allow you to move them to one side. They keep sliding back in place, and the black handles start peeling over time. I am not thrilled with these pans, but they will do in a pinch.
1545687
You can use these pans as you would any others. I use them for every method of cooking and absolutely love them.